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Compare most popular Digital-Camcorders to Sony Handycam HDR-FX7

Product Name Sony Handycam HDR-FX7

Sony Handycam HDR-FX7

 Panasonic AG-DVX100B

Panasonic AG-DVX100B

 Canon XH A1

Canon XH A1

 Sony HDR-FX1

Sony HDR-FX1

 Panasonic AG-HVX200

Panasonic AG-HVX200
Release Date 10/15/2006 11/15/2005 11/01/2006 11/15/2004 11/22/2005
Price Range Check latest prices » $1749-$2000 Check latest prices » $2500-$3000 Check latest prices » $5000 Check latest prices » $4026 Check latest prices » $4699
Review Summary 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. Panasonic has listened. The third incarnation of the AG-DVX100 offers unrivalled bang for the buck in a prosumer standard-definition MiniDV camera. 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. 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. 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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Basic Specs

Product Type Camcorder - 1080i Camcorder Camcorder - 1080i Camcorder - 1080i Camcorder
Effective Sensor Resolution 1.04 megapixels 3.8 megapixels 921600 pixels
Total Pixels 1.12 megapixels 4.1 megapixels 1555200 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/4" 1/3" 1/3" 1/3" 1/3"
Optical Sensor Type 3 ClearVid CMOS 3CCD 3CCD Super HAD 3CCD 3CCD
Min Illumination 4 lux 3 lux 0.4 lux 3 lux
Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot) Optical Optical Optical (Super Steady Shot) Optical
Shooting Modes Normal movie mode Normal movie mode Digital photo mode Normal movie mode, Digital photo mode Digital photo mode
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Automatic, Manual
Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority Manual, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority Manual, Program, Automatic
Widescreen Video Capture Yes Yes Yes Yes
Enclosure Color Black Black
Progressive scan Yes Yes Yes
Analog Video Format NTSC NTSC, PAL
PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels) 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader Black fader, White fader Black fader, White fader
Min Shutter Speed 1/24 sec 1/3 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/16000 sec 1/10000 sec
White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor Indoor, Outdoor
Camera Flash None None No Built-in
Special Effects Skintone, Black & White Black & White, Color, Sepia
Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight Spotlight
Digital Video Format MPEG-2
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