Feature Comparison
DIGITAL CAMCORDERS
General
CCD size
3CCD 2/3 inch
3CCD 1/2 inch
3CCD 1/3 inch
3CCD 1/3 inch
3CCD 1/4.7 inch
CCD type
16:9
4:3
4:3
4:3
4:3
16:9 commutation capability
4/3 Commutation
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(with high resolution
capability)
PowerHAD CCD
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Standard lens
Recommended Canon:
APK version: YH18x6.7
12x (6.0 to 72 mm)
12x (6.0 to 72 mm)
12x (3.6 to 43.2 mm)
YJ18x9KRS,
KRS
Fujinon: A19x8.7BRM-28
Interchangeable lens
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Large range of high
Large range of high
VCK-HG0237X and
quality lenses are
quality lenses are
VCL-HG0737X
available at
available at
(consumer accessories)
Century Optics
Century Optics
Super SteadyShot
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Resolution
980 in 16/9 & 850 in 4/3
800 lines
530 lines
530 lines
530 lines
Minimum illumination
0.25 lux
0.4 lux
2 lux
1 lux
7 lux
S/N Ratio
61 dB Typical
62 dB Typical
Viewfinder type
BW CRT
BW CRT
BW CRT
High resolution BW LCD
High resolution BW LCD
Tape size
Std and Mini DV/DVCAM
Std and Mini DV/DVCAM
Std and Mini DV/DVCAM
Mini DV and DVCAM
Mini DV and DVCAM
Recording mode
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV or DVCAM
DV or DVCAM
DV and DVCAM
Playback
DV and DVCAM
DV and DVCAM
DV and DVCAM
DV and DVCAM
DV and DVCAM
PCM Audio 16bits/12 bits
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Audio dubbing
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Time code preset
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Colour LCD screen
Yes 2.5-inch
Yes 2.5-inch, Hybrid
Yes 3.5-inch
Memory Stick (MSA-4A/8A/
16A/32A/64A/128A)
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Manual iris
Yes (Ring)
Yes (Ring)
Yes (Ring)
Yes (Dial)
Yes (Dial)
Manual zoom
Electric or manual
Electric or manual
Electric or manual
Electric or manual
Electric
Focus ring
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On-handle zoom lever & Rec button
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DynaFit Shoulder pad
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Mass
6.3 kg
6 kg
4.4 kg
1.5 kg
0.95 kg
Studio operations CCU
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control capability
Advanced DSP Features
TruEye Process
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Dynalatitude Process
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Skin Detail
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SkinTone
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TSCS
(Total Level Control System)
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ATW
(Auto Tracing White Balance)
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EZ Mode
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EZ Focus
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Camera Setup File
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Setup Navigation
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Setup Log
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Freeze Mix
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ClipLink
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Photo mode
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Progressive still picture mode
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High resolution still pictures
• (640x480)
• (1152x768)
Long MPEG movie
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recording on MS
Output connectors
Composite
Yes (2xBNC)
Yes (2xBNC)
Yes (RCA+BNC)
Yes (Jack)
Yes (Jack)
S-Video
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Y, R-Y, B-Y component
Yes w 26-pin
Yes w 26-pin
i-LINK IEEE-1394
Yes (6-pin)
Yes (6-pin)
Yes (6-pin)
Yes (4-pin)
Yes (4-pin)
USB Connector (streaming)
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Audio RCA x 2
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DC-12V - 4-pin
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Time Code
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Input connectors
Composite
Yes (option DSBK-501)
Yes (option DSBK-501)
Yes (RCA)
Yes (RCA)
Yes (RCA)
S-Video
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Remote (RS-232)
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Gen Lock
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LANC
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Lens connector
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Audio XLR
Yes (1 front + 2 rear)
Yes (1 front + 2 rear)
Yes (1 front + 2 rear)
Yes (2)
Yes (2)
Time Code
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Power through 4-pin XLR
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Specific power plug
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i-LINK IEEE-1394
Yes (6-pin)
Yes (4-pin)
Yes (4-pin)
DSR-570WSP
DSR-390P
DSR-250P
DSR-PD170P
DSR-PDX10P
