Ali Salama
Hi everybody ,
I want to know which of these models of camcorders in better to buy . If you have any suggestion kindly let me know .
1- Canon XH-A1 ( High definition )
2- Sony HDR-SR1 ( High definition )
Thank you in advance .
Answer
You are comparing two different classes of camcorders.
The Canon XHA1 is a 3CCD, prograde, big lens, big imaging chips, miniDV based camcorder that recorders to low-compression DV, DV widescreen and HDV formats and uses XLR audio connectors for good mics and has really good low-light behavior.
The HDR-SR1 is a single CMOS, consumer-grade, small lens, small imaging chip, hard drive based camcorder that records to high compression MPEG2 and AVCHD formats - and suffers from the same vibration and high altitude problems that ALL hard drive based camcorders suffer from... and uses a 1/8" mic jack... and has comparably poor low-light behavior.
If you want to compare Sony products to the XHA1, then the HVR-V1U or HVR-Z1U (or even the HDR-FX1 or FX7) are much closer comparisons. Please note that when comparing pro-grade products, they don't use anemic AVCHD compression for HD. If you need a hard drive, then an external from Firestore connecting to a miniDV tape camcorder is the preferred path.
You are comparing two different classes of camcorders.
The Canon XHA1 is a 3CCD, prograde, big lens, big imaging chips, miniDV based camcorder that recorders to low-compression DV, DV widescreen and HDV formats and uses XLR audio connectors for good mics and has really good low-light behavior.
The HDR-SR1 is a single CMOS, consumer-grade, small lens, small imaging chip, hard drive based camcorder that records to high compression MPEG2 and AVCHD formats - and suffers from the same vibration and high altitude problems that ALL hard drive based camcorders suffer from... and uses a 1/8" mic jack... and has comparably poor low-light behavior.
If you want to compare Sony products to the XHA1, then the HVR-V1U or HVR-Z1U (or even the HDR-FX1 or FX7) are much closer comparisons. Please note that when comparing pro-grade products, they don't use anemic AVCHD compression for HD. If you need a hard drive, then an external from Firestore connecting to a miniDV tape camcorder is the preferred path.
what is better camcorder sony or canon ?
Admir Star
what is best of this type camcorder ?
-AVCHD
-Digital8
-DVD
-Flash Memory
-HDD
-HDV
-Hi8/8mm
-Micromv
-MiniDV
And what of this type camcorder have best hdd sony or canon?
Answer
Your question is too broad.
What is "better" or "best" depends on your requirements.
In my opinion, a miniDV tape based DV/HDV camcorder is "best". The DV/HDV format is least compressed (compared to other commonly used storage media and compression). If the inexpensive MiniDV tape is not re-used, it is a cheap archive storage media when compared to other consumer camcorder storage methods.
Digital8 records to DV format, but has fallen out of favor (because of miniDV).
Standard definition DVD based camcorders compress the most; hence lowest video quality when the VOB files are decompressed for computer-based editing.
Hi8/8mm and consumer formats are analog and support can be challeging.
MicroMV never really got much traction - though the files are DV format - support is challenging.
Consumer flash memory (excluding "pocket" camcorders) and hard disc drive camcorders typically record to the same file formats - mpg or mod for standard definition; tod or (AVCHD) mts for high definition. Sometimes, they give you no choice - you get only more or less compressed (AVCHD) mts files and no option for "real" These are very compressed files - and under many conditions, these files need to be converted before a computer editor can deal with them. The compression is not as much as standard def DVD camcorders but more than DV/HDV camcorders. High defintion consumer DVD camcorders record to (AVCHD) mts files - they can be treated like the AVCHD/MTS files recorded by the HDD and flash memory camcorders.
Pocket camcorders and digital still cameras that happen to take video can record to avi or mov formats onto flash memory. These are more compressed than HDD and flash memory camcorders and not as compressed as consumer DVD based standard def camcorders.
Both Canon and Sony make great camcorders.
Both Sony and Canon make crappy camcorders.
What is your budget? What do you want to capture to video?
I do not recommend hard disc drive camcorders because of their known problems capturing video in high audio level, high vibration environments and in high altitude. Data recovery from a hard drive crash is challenging and the process flow for HDD camcorders (and flash memory) is not well defined. If you must go non-tape, at least go to flash memory - but miniDV tape is still the first choice.
Look at what the bigger dogs use...
Canon GL2, XL, XHA1, XLH1
Sony HVR-Z1U, Z5U, Z7U, DVCAM XDCAM HDCAM series
Panasonic AG-HVX200/205; PRODVC HD
JVC GY-HM series
Of these, most are miniDV tape based. The few that are flash memory based save to DV/HDV or the manufacturer's proprietary format. NONE are hard disc drive based. If that is required, a compatible Focus Enhancements FireStore unit (or Sony external video HDD) is used.
The least expensive camcorder with a mic jack (1/8" - 3.5mm) and manual audio control is the Canon HV40.
The least expensive camcorder with XLR audio connectors is the standard definition AG-DVX100.
Highly compressed video (like the AVCHD units) cannot deal well with fast action.
Small lenses and imaging chips = poor lowlight behavior. As the lenses and imaging chips get larger, the price of the camcorder rises. At about $1,000, manual controls start moving out of the menu and onto the outside of the camcorder where they are easier to get to and use.
Your question is too broad.
What is "better" or "best" depends on your requirements.
In my opinion, a miniDV tape based DV/HDV camcorder is "best". The DV/HDV format is least compressed (compared to other commonly used storage media and compression). If the inexpensive MiniDV tape is not re-used, it is a cheap archive storage media when compared to other consumer camcorder storage methods.
Digital8 records to DV format, but has fallen out of favor (because of miniDV).
Standard definition DVD based camcorders compress the most; hence lowest video quality when the VOB files are decompressed for computer-based editing.
Hi8/8mm and consumer formats are analog and support can be challeging.
MicroMV never really got much traction - though the files are DV format - support is challenging.
Consumer flash memory (excluding "pocket" camcorders) and hard disc drive camcorders typically record to the same file formats - mpg or mod for standard definition; tod or (AVCHD) mts for high definition. Sometimes, they give you no choice - you get only more or less compressed (AVCHD) mts files and no option for "real" These are very compressed files - and under many conditions, these files need to be converted before a computer editor can deal with them. The compression is not as much as standard def DVD camcorders but more than DV/HDV camcorders. High defintion consumer DVD camcorders record to (AVCHD) mts files - they can be treated like the AVCHD/MTS files recorded by the HDD and flash memory camcorders.
Pocket camcorders and digital still cameras that happen to take video can record to avi or mov formats onto flash memory. These are more compressed than HDD and flash memory camcorders and not as compressed as consumer DVD based standard def camcorders.
Both Canon and Sony make great camcorders.
Both Sony and Canon make crappy camcorders.
What is your budget? What do you want to capture to video?
I do not recommend hard disc drive camcorders because of their known problems capturing video in high audio level, high vibration environments and in high altitude. Data recovery from a hard drive crash is challenging and the process flow for HDD camcorders (and flash memory) is not well defined. If you must go non-tape, at least go to flash memory - but miniDV tape is still the first choice.
Look at what the bigger dogs use...
Canon GL2, XL, XHA1, XLH1
Sony HVR-Z1U, Z5U, Z7U, DVCAM XDCAM HDCAM series
Panasonic AG-HVX200/205; PRODVC HD
JVC GY-HM series
Of these, most are miniDV tape based. The few that are flash memory based save to DV/HDV or the manufacturer's proprietary format. NONE are hard disc drive based. If that is required, a compatible Focus Enhancements FireStore unit (or Sony external video HDD) is used.
The least expensive camcorder with a mic jack (1/8" - 3.5mm) and manual audio control is the Canon HV40.
The least expensive camcorder with XLR audio connectors is the standard definition AG-DVX100.
Highly compressed video (like the AVCHD units) cannot deal well with fast action.
Small lenses and imaging chips = poor lowlight behavior. As the lenses and imaging chips get larger, the price of the camcorder rises. At about $1,000, manual controls start moving out of the menu and onto the outside of the camcorder where they are easier to get to and use.
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