Step-up Chart: 3 CCD Models
GL1
GL2
XL1
XL1S
XL2
Lens
Zoom
20x 20x
16x 16x II
20x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent at 4:3)
Approx. 39.5 - 790mm
Approx. 39.5 - 790mm
Approx. 39 - 624mm
Approx. 39 - 624mm
Approx. 51.8mm - 1036mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent at 16:9)
-
-
-
-
Approx. 42.2mm - 844mm
Image Stabilizer
Optical Image Stablilization (VAP)
Optical Image Stablilization (VAP)
Super Range OIS
Super Range OIS
Super Range OIS
Aperture Blades
6 Bladed Diaphragm
5 Bladed Diaphragm
6 Bladed Diaphragm
6 Bladed Diaphragm
6 Blade (new round aperture)
ND Filter
1 Independent ND Filter
1 Independent ND Filter
1 Independent ND Filter
1 Independent ND Filter
2 Independent ND Filters
Fluorite (Used in L series photo lenses)
Yes
Yes
-
-
Yes
Electronic Focus & Zoom
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Zoom/ Focus Preset
-
-
-
-
Yes - individual preset for Focus and Zoom
Manual Zoom Speed Switch
-
-
-
Yes - 16 Manual Speeds
Camera
CCD Image Sensor
1/4” 270,000 Pixel Interlaced 3 CCD
1/4” 410,000 Pixel Interlaced 3 CCD
1/3” 270,000 Pixel Interlaced 3 CCD
1/3” 270,000 Pixel Interlaced 3 CCD
1/3" 680,000 Pixel Progressive Scan 3 CCD
Still Image Capture
-
1.7MP
-
-
16:9
Electronic Anamorphic
Electronic Anamorphic
Electronic Anamorphic
Electronic Enlargement
True 16:9
4:3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
60i (Normal Movie Mode)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
30p
Frame Movie Mode (interpolated)
Frame Movie Mode (interpolated)
Frame Movie Mode (interpolated)
Frame Movie Mode (interpolated)
Yes
24p
-
-
-
-
Yes, 2:3 Pulldown & 2:3:3:2 Pulldown
LCD Monitor
2.5" 122K LCD screen
2.5" 200K LCD screen
-
-
2" LCD Screen LCD/EVF Convertible, 200K Pixels
Viewfinder
0.55" 180K pixels
0.44" 180K pixels
0.7” 180K Pixel LCD
0.7” 180K Pixel LCD
2" LCD Screen LCD/EVF Convertible, 200K Pixels
EVF Position Adjustment
up and down
up and down
Right -Left up & down
Right -Left up & down
Right –Left & Front -Back up &down
LED EVF Status Indicator
-
-
-
-
Yes (Rec/Shutter/Gain)
EVF Data Display
Fixed
3 Options
Fixed
3 Options
3 Options
Center Cross Hair Marker
-
-
-
-
Yes
16:9 Display on EVF
Squeezed
Squeezed
Squeezed
Squeezed
True Letter Box
16:9 Guides
-
Yes
-
Yes
True Letter Box
SMPTE Color Bars / Tone
-
Yes / no tone
-
Yes / no tone
Yes with 1kHz Tone (-12dB or -20dB)
SMPTE User Bit
-
-
-
-
Yes (SMPTE)
SMPTE Time Code
-
-
-
-
SMPTE Time Code (Drop & Non Drop, Free Run and
Rec Run)
DVPC Recorder Software
-
-
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Free for XL Owner’s Club Members
Camera Control/Setup/Presets Through 1394
-
-
-
-
Yes (using 3rd party software)
Customizable Settings
Gamma
-
-
-
-
Yes
Knee
-
-
-
-
Yes
Black Stretch/Press
-
-
-
-
Yes
Color Matrix
-
-
-
-
Yes
Vertical Detail
-
-
-
-
Yes
Coring
-
-
-
-
Yes
Sharpness
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Noise Reduction
-
-
-
-
Yes
Color Gain
-
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Color Phase
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Black Level Adjustment
-
-
-
-
Yes
Master RGB Gain
-
-
-
-
Yes
Setup Level
-
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Master Pedestal
-
-
-
-
Yes
Skin Tone Detail
-
-
-
-
Yes
Gain
0, +3, +6, +9,+12dB
0, +6, +12, +18 dB
-3, 0, +6, +12 dB
-3, 0, +6, +12, +18, +30 dB
-3, 0, +3, +6, +12, +18dB
Custom Presets
-
1
-
3
3 (Ability to copy presets to another XL2)
Custom Keys
-
1
-
2
2
AE Shift
Yes (15 Steps)
Yes (15 Steps)
Yes (13 Steps)
Yes (13 Steps)
Yes (13 Steps)
AE Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
White Balance
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Set
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Set
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Manual (1 Manual Preset)
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Manual (3 Manual Presets)
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Manual (3 Manual Presets)
Program AE
Full Auto, Auto Mode, Spolight mode, Snow & Sand Mode,
Tv, Av, Manual
Full Auto, Auto Mode, Spolight mode, Snow & Sand Mode,
Tv, Av, Manual
Auto, Easy Recording, Tv, Av, Manual, Spotlight
Auto, Easy Recording, Tv, Av, Manual, Spotlight
Auto, Easy Recording, TV, AV, Manual, Spotlight, Low-
Light
Zebra Pattern
95 IRE Zebra pattern
80,85,90,95,100 IRE Zebra pattern
80 IRE Zebra pattern
80,85,90,95,100 IRE Zebra pattern
80,85,90,95,100 IRE Zebra pattern
Clear Scan
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Interval Rec. Timer
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Slow Shutter
-
1/8, 1/15 or 1/30 of a second
1/8, 1/15 or 1/30 of a second
1/8, 1/15 or 1/30 of a second
1/8, 1/15 or 1/30 of a second
DV Control
-
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Power Save
-
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Char. Rec
-
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Index Recording/Index Search
-
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Audio
Manual Level Control
-
2 channel manual controls
4 Channel - Volume & Balance Controls
4 Channel - Volume & Balance Controls
4 Channel - Independent level control for all four
channels
VU Meter
-
EVF
Side of Body
Side of Body
Side of Body & EVF
Connections and Design
Built in XLR Terminals
-
-
-
-
Yes (2)
Optional XLR Terminals
-
2 channels w/MA-300
2 Channels w/MA-100, 4 Channels w/MA-200
2 Channels w/MA-100, 4 Channels w/MA-200
2 Additional Channels w/MA-300
Headphone Terminal
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Metal
BNC Video Terminal
-
Only with optional MA-300
Only with optional MA-200
Only with optional MA-200
Built-in
S-Video Terminal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LANC Terminal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced Accessory Shoe
-
Advanced
-
-
Yes
Shoulder Pad
-
-
Removable
Removable
Built-in
Tripod Adapter
-
-
-
-
Optional TA-100
Dust Gasket on Tape Door
-
-
-
-
Yes
USB Interface
-
Yes
-
-
-
Analog-Digital Converter
To MiniDV tape only
To MiniDV tape only
-
-
Yes
SD/MMC Slot
-
Yes (for photos) 1100 x 1128
-
-
-
Software
Software
-
Yes
-
-
-
Errors and Omissions Excepted
6/29/2005
