Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 review

Typical price: £1,200

What is it: Compact camcorder capable of recording 16:9, 1080i video

What we think: A good first effort at a consumer hi-def camcorder, but only hi-def fanatics should really consider it

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7.2

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	Sony Handycam HDR-HC1	Canon XH G1	Canon XH A1	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7
Review date	29 Aug 06	30 Oct 07	7 Jun 07	6 Feb 07
Editor's rating	7.2	8.9	8.9	8.0
Price range	£1,200
Review summary	A good first effort at a consumer high-def camcorder, but only high-def fanatics should really consider it 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	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 Read full review
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