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Compare most popular Digital-Camcorders to JVC GR-HD1

Product Name JVC GR-HD1

JVC GR-HD1

 Sony Handycam HDR-FX7

Sony Handycam HDR-FX7

 Sony HDR-FX1

Sony HDR-FX1

 Canon XH A1

Canon XH A1

 Panasonic AG-DVX100B

Panasonic AG-DVX100B
Release Date 06/15/2003 10/15/2006 11/15/2004 11/01/2006 11/15/2005
Price Range Check latest prices » $1749-$2000 Check latest prices » $4026 Check latest prices » $5000 Check latest prices » $2500
Review Summary As the only single-chip consumer high-def camcorder, the JVC GR-HD1 is the ultimate for amateur videographers with HDTVs. But pros should look for an HD camera with more advanced features. The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but it's less satisfying if you're an audio control freak. 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. Panasonic has listened. The third incarnation of the AG-DVX100 offers unrivalled bang for the buck in a prosumer standard-definition MiniDV camera.
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Basic Specs

Product Type Camcorder Camcorder - 1080i Camcorder - 1080i Camcorder - 1080i Camcorder
Digital Zoom 200 x
Optical Sensor Size 1/3" 1/4" 1/3" 1/3" 1/3"
Optical Sensor Type CCD 3 ClearVid CMOS Super HAD 3CCD 3CCD 3CCD
Min Illumination 35 lux 4 lux 3 lux 0.4 lux 3 lux
Digital Video Format MPEG-2 MPEG-2
Special Effects Sepia, Strobe, Classic Film, Black & White Black & White, Color, Sepia Skintone, Black & White
Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot) Optical (Super Steady Shot) Optical (Super Steady Shot) Optical Optical
Digital Scene Transition Door wipe, Slide wipe, Black fader, Corner wipe, Scroll wipe, White fader, Window wipe, Shutter wipe, Black & white fader Black fader, White fader Black fader, White fader Black fader, White fader
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/4 sec 1/3 sec 1/24 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec 1/10000 sec 1/16000 sec 1/2000 sec
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode Normal movie mode Normal movie mode, Digital photo mode Digital photo mode Normal movie mode
Shooting Programs Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Twilight mode Spotlight Low light, Spotlight
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets Fine, Cloudy, Halogen Indoor, Outdoor Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic Manual, Automatic Manual, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
Camera Flash None No None None
Webcam Capability Yes
Effective Sensor Resolution 1.04 megapixels 921600 pixels 3.8 megapixels
Total Pixels 1.12 megapixels 1555200 pixels 4.1 megapixels
Widescreen Video Capture Yes Yes Yes
Progressive scan Yes Yes
PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels) 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
Enclosure Color Black
Analog Video Format NTSC
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