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Compare most popular Digital-Camcorders to Hitachi DZ HS500A UltraVision DVD Camcorder

Product Name Hitachi DZ HS500A UltraVision DVD Camcorder

Hitachi DZ HS500A UltraVision DVD Camcorder

Hitachi UltraVision DZMV750MA

Hitachi UltraVision DZMV750MA

Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (silver)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (silver)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 (black)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 (black)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR82C (100GB)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR82C (100GB)

Release Date 04/15/2005 02/01/2009 03/15/2009
Price Range Check latest prices » $410 Check latest prices » $400 Check latest prices » $250-$400 Check latest prices » $379-$599 Check latest prices » $30
Review Summary Generally mediocre video quality holds back the Hitachi UltraVision DZMV750MA. If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47. You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100.
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Basic Specs

Product Type Camcorder Camcorder Camcorder Camcorder - 1080i
Digital Zoom 1500 x 240 x 2000 x 120 x
Optical Sensor Size 1/6" 1/6" 1/8" 1/5"
Optical Sensor Type CCD CCD Advanced HAD CCD ClearVid CMOS
Min Illumination 0.3 lux 0.3 lux 6 lux
Digital Video Format MPEG-2 MPEG-2 MPEG-2 AVCHD, MPEG-2
Image Stabilizer Electronic Electronic Electronic (Steady Shot) Optical (Steady Shot)
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec 1/4 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec 1/1000 sec
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode Digital photo mode Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode Low light, Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor Outdoor, Fluorescent, Tungsten light Indoor, Outdoor Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure Modes Program, Automatic Program, Automatic Program, Automatic Program, Automatic
Widescreen Video Capture Yes Yes
Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader, White fader, Black & white fader Black fader, White fader
Camera Flash None
Analog Video Format NTSC
Enclosure Color Black
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