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Sony HDR-FX1 vs HVR-Z1E
Submitted by Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemousse
We are often asked what the exact differences are between Sony's Professional HVR-Z1E and the Consumer oriented version, the HDR-FX1E... It's commonly thought that the only difference is XLR audio input connectors but the truth is the differences run much deeper than that. There are in fact over 40 enhancements on the HVR-Z1E. We've listed them all below in order to help you make sure you're choosing the right camcorder.
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HDR-FX1E |
HVR-Z1E |
|
|
|
|
White Balance
|
Outdoor Fix |
Outdoor variable |
HyperGain
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No |
Yes |
Setup Level Select
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No |
Yes (0% - 7.5%) |
Date Rec
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No |
Yes |
Cinematone Gamma
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1 |
1 |
Colour Equaliser
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No |
Yes |
Cineframe 24
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1 |
1 |
VF Power
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No |
Yes |
VF B/W Display
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No |
Yes |
All Disp Off
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No |
Yes |
Zoom Disp
|
Bar |
Bar / Number (0-99) |
Peaking Level
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No |
Yes |
Peaking Colour
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White |
White / Red / Yellow |
Expanded Focus Off Mode
|
Auto |
Auto / Manual |
Safety Zone and 4:3 Marker
|
No |
Yes |
All Scan Mode (Underscan)
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No |
Yes |
Audio Noise Reduction
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No |
Yes |
External Mic In
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Stereo Mini Jack |
XLR (2Ch) |
Mic Power Supply
|
Plug-In Power |
Phantom Power (48V) |
Audio Rec Level
|
L/R Linked |
L/R Seperate |
Audio Monitor
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No |
Yes |
Audio Output Select
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No (1Vrms) |
Yes (2Vrms / 1Vrms) |
Mic / Line Select
|
Yes (Menu) |
No |
Audio Input Select
|
No |
Yes (Menu) |
XLR Setting
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No |
Yes (Menu) |
Input Trim
|
No |
Yes |
Audio AGC Seperate
|
No |
Yes |
Audio Limiter
|
No |
Yes |
Audio Lock Mode
|
No |
Yes |
DV LP Rec / Play
|
Yes |
No |
DVCAM Rec / Play
|
No |
Yes |
Quick Rec
|
No |
Yes |
Zero Set Memory
|
Yes |
No |
Timecode Reset
|
No |
Yes |
Timecode DF / NDF Select
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No |
Yes |
Timecode Record-run / Free-run Select
|
No |
Yes |
Timecode Regen
|
No |
Yes |
Component Output
|
576i / 1080i |
576i / 480p / 480i / 1080i |
Charge on Camcorder
|
Yes |
No |
iLink Down Convert
|
DV |
DVCAM / DV |
60Hz / 50Hz Switchable
|
No |
Yes |
Hours Meter
|
No |
Yes |
Colour Bars
|
1 |
2 |
Exposure Override
|
No |
Yes |
Assignable Buttons
|
3 |
6 |
Audio Level Dial
|
1 |
2 |
External Rc Control
|
No |
Yes (Menu) |
AC Adapter / Charger
|
AC-L15 |
AC-VQ850 |
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