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models compared on this page: Sony HDR-FX7 and Sony HVR-Z7

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Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
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Name HDR-FX7HVR-Z7
European name ?HDR-FX7EHVR-Z7E
US name ?HDR-FX7HVR-Z7U
lowest US price  5499 $
On the market since November 2006 February 2008
Manufacturers URL link to Sonylink to Sony
Test preview

[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
slashCAM rating ?Good
not yet tested
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode
Video

[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony 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
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
MiniDV 720 x 480/60i
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 ?Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss
Optical Zoom ?20 x12 x
Wide Angle 16:9 ?37,4 mm32 mm
Filter diameter ?62 mm72 mm
Image Stabilization ?optical
optical
ND Filter ?23
Exchangable optics ?No
Yes
Image Sensor
Number of sensors ?33
Size of image sensor ?1/4 inch1/3 inch
image sensor effective pixel count 16:9 ?1037000 Pixel 1037000 Pixel
Image Sensor Type ? CMOS
CMOS
Controls
White Balance ?auto
manual
presets
auto
manual
presets
WB-Shift
Focus ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Minimum shutter time ?1/10.0001/10.000
Maximum shutter time ?1/31/3
Apperture control ?auto
manual
auto
manual
AE-Shift
Infrared recording ?No
 
Expanded Focus ?Yes
Yes
Peaking ?Yes
Yes
Signal Processing
Zebra ? Off
70%
100%
70-100+%
Histogram ?Yes
Yes
adjustable sharpness ?Yes
Yes
Adjustable color ?Yes
Yes
Cinegamma ?Yes
Yes
Black Strech ?No
Yes
Knee ?No
Yes
Colorbars ?Yes
Yes
Misc.
Shot Transition ?Yes
Yes
Custom Presets ?Yes
Yes
Set Time Code ?No
Yes
Configuration

Connections
[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
FBAS ?
synonymous: RCA, composite		 Out
Out
YC ?
synonymous: S-Video		 Out
 
YUV ?
synonymous: Component Signal		 Out
Out
HDMI ? Out
Out
DV / HDV (FireWire) ?
synonymous: ILink / IEEE-1394		 In
Out
In
Out
USB ?USB 1.1
No
Microphone / Audio input ?Mini-jack
 XLR
Headphones ?Mini-jack
Mini-jack
Lanc ?Yes
Yes
Time-code interface ?No
No
Genlock ?No
No
Accessory shoe ? Standard
 
HD-SDI ?No
No
Misc.
Weight (without battery) 1430 g 
Weight (with battery) 1600 g2800 g
Battery type Sony F570
 
Battery capacity 2200 mAh 
Charger ?internal
external
Remote control Yes
Yes
Size
Height 145 mm176 mm
Width 156 mm199 mm
Depth 322 mm439 mm
Relative Size ?72153
Viewfinder
Viewfinder available ?Yes
Yes
Color Viewfinder ?Color
Color
Viewfinder format ?16:916:9
Viewfinder pixels ?252000 Pixel 1226880 Pixel
Display
Display available ?Yes
Yes
Color display ?Color
Color
Display size 3,5 Inch3,2 Inch
Display format ?16:916:9
Display pixels ?211200 Pixel 921600 Pixel
Touch Screen ?No
No
External controls
Manual Zoom ?Rocker
Ring
Rocker
Ring
Manual Focus ? Ring
Ring
Manual Aperture ?Wheel
 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 ?No
Yes
Custom Keys ?
synonymous: User buttons		66
Audio

[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
Audio Formats ?MiniDV: 2x48kHz 16bit PCM
MiniDV: 4x32kHz 12bit PCM
HDV: 2x48kHz 16bit MPEG 1
MiniDV: 2x48kHz 16bit PCM
MiniDV: 4x32kHz 12bit PCM
HDV: 2x48kHz 16bit MPEG 1
Microphone ?Stereo internal
Mini-jack external
external XLR
Audio Control ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Audio levels ?Viewfinder
Screen
Viewfinder
Screen
Still

[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
Recording Medium ?Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Duo
Medium included ? No
Effective pixels ?1037000 Pixel 1037000 Pixel
Resolutions ?1440 x 8101440x1080
Standard ?JPEG Exif 2.2
JPEG Exif 2.2
Flash ?No
No
Misc.

[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
Specials "Smooth Slow Record" slow motion mode: 6 seconds are recorded with 200 half frames/sec., resulting in a 4-fold slow motion.However, the recording is without sound, in SD-resolution and in poorer image quality.A memory card recorder for Compact Flash (CF) memory cards is included in delivery
Product Shots

[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
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Test results

Test pictures
[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
luminance resolution
chrominance resolution
lens distortion
test small ISO image
noise / internal microphone
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode ?
Test image 12 lux optimized ? 
slashCAM rating
Lowlight ?Good 
Resolution ?Good 
Color performance ?Good 
subj.Picture impression ?Very good 
Optical Zoom ?Satisfactory 
Wide Angle ?Satisfactory 
Configuration / image ?Very good 
Configuration / sound ?Satisfactory 
Handling ?Very good 
Portability ?Good 
Photo function ?Sufficient 
Optics ?Good 
Dynamics ?Very good 
Conclusion slashCAM
slashCAM rating ?Good
not yet tested
Total score ?
(maximal 570)		381 
Pros + Very good image quality impression
+ 20x zoom
+ handling well-conceived
HDMI out
 
Cons - Audio controlling only via menu
-less Wide-angle than FX1/A1/HVX200
 
Conclusion The Sony HDR-FX7 uses its 1/4-inch-CMOS-Wandler almost to full capacity.The resolution, at least in the Y-channel is good, the color resolution is a little weaker.Low noise and smear-effects together with excellent automatics ensure a very good image impression.The 20x lens shows comparatively few errors like aberrations or distortion, but the wide-angle could be larger for this price range.In low light situations the FX7 is just about good -- here too the low noise a plus point. 
More information

Reviews and Forums
[ top ]Sony HDR-FX7Sony HVR-Z7
slashCAM Review
HDR-FX7 Review
HVR-Z7 Review
external reviews/tests  provideocoalition.com
Forum posts Charger for FX7 from USA
FX1 and FX7 from USA?
Problem with Firewire / FX7 is no longer recognized
Important question about SonyHDR-FX7E because überspilung to PC
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Sony HDR FX7 HVR V1 or Canon XM2 or SonyVX2100
Question about the FX7 Accessory shoe
SonyHDR-FX7E or better Canon XH A1?
From FX7 HD DV convert
HDR FX7 or HDR SR12
Like the best of FX7 HDV in FCE capture?
Material of SonyHDR-FX7E HDV1080i import
FX1 and FX7 - A Comparison?
Mike Tapa adapter for Sony HVR Z7 - experiences?
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HDV Capture Failed: HVR-Z7E
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The camera menu HVR-S270U/HVR-Z7U
New HDV Sony HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E


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