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models compared on this page: Canon XL H1A and Sony HVR-Z7

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Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
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Manufacturer Canon Informationen zu Canon

Sony Information on Sony

Name XL H1AHVR-Z7
European name ?XL H1AHVR-Z7E
US name ?XL H1AHVR-Z7U
lowest US price  5499 $
On the market since June 2008 February 2008
Manufacturers URL link to Canonlink to Sony
Test preview

[ top ]Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
slashCAM rating ?Very good
not yet tested
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode
Video

[ top ]Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
Video formats ? MiniDV
HDV
MiniDV
HDV
DVCAM
Recording Medium MiniDV/HDV-Cassette
MiniDV/HDV-Cassette
external flash memory
video resolutions EU ?HDV 1440 x 1080/50i
MiniDV 720 x 576/50i
MiniDV 720 x 576/25F
HDV 1440 x 1080/25F
HDV 1440 x 1080/50i
MiniDV 720 x 576/50i
DVCAM 720 x 576/50i
HDV 1440 x 1080/60i
HDV 1440 x 1080/25p
HDV 1440 x 1080/24p
HDV 1440 x 1080/30p
video resolutions US ?HDV 1440 x 1080/60i
HDV 1440 x 1080/24p
HDV 1440 x 1080/30p
MiniDV 720 x 480/60i
720 MiniDV x480/24p
MiniDV 720 x 480/30p
HDV 1440 x 1080/50i
DVCAM 720 x 576/50i
HDV 1440 x 1080/60i
DVCAM 720 x 480/60i
HDV 1440 x 1080/25p
HDV 1440 x 1080/24p
HDV 1440 x 1080/30p
MiniDV 720 x 480/60i
720 MiniDV x480/24p
MiniDV 720 x 480/30p
Max Bitrate ?25 Mbit/s25 Mbit/s
Compression format ? DV
MPEG2
DV
MPEG2
on-board memory ?  
Optics
Optics Manufacturer ? Canon
Carl Zeiss
Optical Zoom ?20 x12 x
Wide Angle 16:9 ?39 mm32 mm
Filter diameter ?72 mm72 mm
Image Stabilization ?optical
optical
ND Filter ?23
Exchangable optics ?Yes
Yes
Image Sensor
Number of sensors ?33
Size of image sensor ?1/3 inch1/3 inch
image sensor effective pixel count 16:9 ?1560000 Pixel 1037000 Pixel
Image Sensor Type ? CCD
CMOS
Controls
White Balance ?auto
manual
presets
auto
manual
presets
WB-Shift
Focus ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Minimum shutter time ?1/16.0001/10.000
Maximum shutter time ?1/31/3
Apperture control ?auto
manual
AE-Shift
auto
manual
AE-Shift
Infrared recording ?No
 
Expanded Focus ?Yes
Yes
Peaking ?Yes
Yes
Signal Processing
Zebra ? Off
70-100%
70-100+%
Histogram ?No
Yes
adjustable sharpness ?Yes
Yes
Adjustable color ?Yes
Yes
Cinegamma ?Yes
Yes
Black Strech ?Yes
Yes
Knee ?Yes
Yes
Colorbars ?Yes
Yes
Misc.
Shot Transition ?Yes
Yes
Custom Presets ?Yes
Yes
Set Time Code ?Yes
Yes
Configuration

Connections
[ top ]Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
FBAS ?
synonymous: RCA, composite		 In
Out
Out
YC ?
synonymous: S-Video		 In
Out
 
YUV ?
synonymous: Component Signal		 Out
Out
HDMI ?No
 Out
DV / HDV (FireWire) ?
synonymous: ILink / IEEE-1394		 In
Out
In
Out
USB ?No
No
Microphone / Audio input ? XLR
Cinch
XLR
Headphones ?3.5 mm mini-jack
Mini-jack
Lanc ?Yes
Yes
Time-code interface ? No
Genlock ? No
Accessory shoe ? Standard
 
HD-SDI ? No
Misc.
Weight (without battery) 3435 g 
Weight (with battery) 3750 g2800 g
Battery type Canon BP-950G
 
Battery capacity 5200 mAh 
Charger ?external
external
Remote control Yes
Yes
Size
Height 226 mm176 mm
Width 220 mm199 mm
Depth 496 mm439 mm
Relative Size ?246153
Viewfinder
Viewfinder available ?Yes
Yes
Color Viewfinder ?Color
Color
Viewfinder format ?16:916:9
Viewfinder pixels ?215000 Pixel 1226880 Pixel
Display
Display available ?Yes
Yes
Color display ?Color
Color
Display size 2,4 Inch3,2 Inch
Display format ?16:916:9
Display pixels ?215000 Pixel 921600 Pixel
Touch Screen ? No
External controls
Manual Zoom ?Rocker
Ring
Rocker
Ring
Manual Focus ? Ring
Ring
Manual Aperture ?Menu
 Ring
button
Focus switcher ?Yes
Yes
ND Filter ?Yes
Yes
Exp Lock ?Yes
Yes
Gain ?Yes
Yes
White balance ?Yes
Yes
Push AF ?Yes
No
Audio Levels ?Yes
Yes
Custom Keys ?
synonymous: User buttons		 6
Audio

[ top ]Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
Audio Formats ?MiniDV: 2x48kHz 16bit PCM
MiniDV: 4x32kHz 12bit PCM
HDV: 2x48kHz 16bit MPEG 1
HDV: 4x48kHz 16bit MPEG 2
MiniDV: 2x48kHz 16bit PCM
MiniDV: 4x32kHz 12bit PCM
HDV: 2x48kHz 16bit MPEG 1
Microphone ?Stereo internal
external XLR
external XLR
Audio Control ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Audio levels ?Viewfinder
display
Viewfinder
Screen
Still

[ top ]Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
Recording Medium ?SD Card
Memory Stick Duo
Medium included ?16 MB
No
Effective pixels ?1560000 Pixel 1037000 Pixel
Resolutions ?1920x1080
1440x1080
848x480
640x480		1440x1080
Standard ?JPEG Exif 2.2
JPEG Exif 2.2
Flash ?No
No
Misc.

[ top ]Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
Specials optional upgrade for NTSC recordingsimulataneous video signal at RCA and BNC outputA memory card recorder for Compact Flash (CF) memory cards is included in delivery
Product Shots

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Test results

Test pictures
[ top ]Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
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test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode ?
Test image 12 lux optimized ? 
slashCAM rating
Lowlight ?Good 
Resolution ?Very good 
Color performance ?Very good 
subj.Picture impression ?Very good 
Optical Zoom ?Satisfactory 
Wide Angle ?Satisfactory 
Configuration / image ?Very good 
Configuration / sound ? Excellent  
Handling ?Very good 
Portability ?Sufficient 
Photo function ?Sufficient 
Optics ?Good 
Dynamics ?Very good 
Conclusion slashCAM
slashCAM rating ?Very good
not yet tested
Total score ?
(maximal 570)		405 
Pros + Excellent resolution in brightness and color
+ interchangeable lenses
+ 4 audio channels for HDV
+ Very well equipped
 
Cons - unergonomical on the shoulder
 
Conclusion The Canon XL H1A has excellent CCDs, which in some aspects tap the full resolution potential of HDV.In combination with very good dynamic behavior and the consistent colors this provides a very good image impression.The standard lens is not satisfying: for less distortion and chromatic aberrations as well as for more wide angle pros need to go for an additional (more expensive) optics. 
More information

Reviews and Forums
[ top ]Canon XL H1ASony HVR-Z7
slashCAM Review
XL H1A Review
HVR-Z7 Review
external reviews/tests www.camcorderinfo.com
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