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Sony HDR-FX1 vs HVR-Z1E
05/09/2006 8:46 - 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. 
For more information or to arrange a 'hands on' demonstration please call us on 01527 854222. 

HDR-FX1E
HVR-Z1E
  • Consumer HDV Camcorder
  • 12 month warranty
  • HDV 1080i recording
  • 3.5mm minijack unbalanced audio input
  • Single audio level control (ganged)
  • DV / HDV only
  • PAL only
  • Professional HDV Camcorder
  • 2 year 'Silver Support' warranty
  • HDV 1080i recording
  • Dual channel XLR balanced audio input
  • Dual channel audio level controls
  • Audio limiter
  • HDV / DV / DVCAM recording & playback
  • PAL / NTSC switchable
  • YUV Component HD / DS output
  • Integrated hours meter
     
White Balance
Outdoor Fix
Outdoor variable
HyperGain
No
Yes
Setup Level Select
No
Yes (0% - 7.5%)
Date Rec
No
Yes
Cinematone Gamma
1
1
Colour Equaliser
No
Yes
Cineframe 24
1
1
VF Power
No
Yes
VF B/W Display
No
Yes
All Disp Off
No
Yes
Zoom Disp
Bar
Bar / Number (0-99)
Peaking Level
No
Yes
Peaking Colour
White
White / Red / Yellow
Expanded Focus Off Mode
Auto
Auto / Manual
Safety Zone and 4:3 Marker
No
Yes
All Scan Mode (Underscan)
No
Yes
Audio Noise Reduction
No
Yes
External Mic In
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
No
Yes
Audio Output Select
No (1Vrms)
Yes (2Vrms / 1Vrms)
Mic / Line Select
Yes (Menu)
No
Audio Input Select
No
Yes (Menu)
XLR Setting
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
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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