Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 review

Typical price: £2,000

What is it: High-definition prosumer camcorder

What we think: An excellent camcorder from a video perspective, but not so good for audio

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	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Canon XH G1	Canon XH A1	Canon HV30
Review date	6 Feb 07	30 Oct 07	7 Jun 07	6 Mar 08
Editor's rating	8.0	8.9	8.9	8.0
Price range	£2,000
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 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	An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues Read full review
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