Price range: £1,799.95
What is it: High-definition camcorder
What we think: For the price, the best HD camera currently available
Compare the Sony HDR-FX1
Sony HDR-FX1 compared to all other camcorders
 Sony HDR-FX1 |
 Canon XH G1 |
 Canon XH A1 |
 Panasonic NVGS250B |
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| Review date | 26 May 06 | 30 Oct 07 | 7 Jun 07 | 18 Apr 05 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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8.9
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8.9
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8.0
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| Price range |
£1,799.95 - £1,799.95
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£2,395.24 - £2,999.99
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| Review summary | For the price, the best HD camera currently available Read full review |
Canon's XH G1 includes the same technology as the pricier XL H1, but uses an interchangeable lens and a version of the H1's JackPack to drive down the cost. It's an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with a hard-to-beat price for what it offers Read full review |
Canon's XH A1 is an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what it offers Read full review |
A bargain for a three-chip camera, the Panasonic PV-GS250 is a great choice for an amateur with serious aspirations or just a discerning eye Read full review |
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