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Sony HDR-FX1
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Sony HDR-FX1

Canon XH A1
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Canon XH A1

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Panasonic AG-HVX200
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Panasonic AG-HVX200

Price $3,199.00 to $5,946.99 $2,024.99 to $4,999.99 $2,799.00 to $3,999.95 $2,949.00 $2,599.00 to $3,379.95
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Release date November 15, 2004 November 01, 2006 November 22, 2005
The Bottom Line Though it lacks some audio flexibility and isn't recommended for 24fps shooting, the HDR-FX1 provides advanced consumers with professional-level video controls and entry-level pros with an affordable starting camcorder. Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer. With its AG-HVX200, Panasonic raises the bar again, bringing us professional HD versatility and quality at a lower price than ever.
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Features
Wireless connectivity Info unavailable Yes (IrDA)
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Lens aperture F/1.6-2.8
F/1.6-2.8
F/1.6
Info unavailable F/1.6-2.8
Flash type Info unavailable No
None
Built-in
Info unavailable
Media type Mini DV (HDV)
Mini DV (HDV)
Mini DV (HDV)
DVCPRO HD
P2 Card
DVCPRO
DV
Mini DV (HDV)
Optical zoom 12 x
12 x
20 x
Info unavailable 20 x
Optical sensor type Super HAD 3CCD
Super HAD 3CCD
3CCD
3CCD
3 ClearVid CMOS
Video input type Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 1.5 x
Battery technology Info unavailable Lithium ion
Info unavailable Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Battery included qty Info unavailable 1
Info unavailable 1
1
Min illumination 3 lux
3 lux
0.4 lux
Info unavailable 4 lux
Weight 4.4 lbs
4.4 lbs
4.7 lbs
Info unavailable 3.3 lbs
Image stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical
Optical
Info unavailable
Optical sensor size 1/3 in
1/3 in
1/3 in
1/3 in
1/4 in
Effective sensor resolution Info unavailable 921600 pixels
Info unavailable Info unavailable 1.04 megapixels
Service & support type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Manual focus Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual<