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Canon H1 vs Zoom Q2HD

    Canon H1 Camcorder
    Canon H1
      2.01 in
      5.0 in
      Zoom Q2HD Camcorder
      Zoom Q2HD
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      Whether you are working as a documentary or broadcast producer, commercial or feature videographer, this Canon XL-H1 Review will show why the Canon XL-H1 is theRead more
      A unique HDV camcorder that’s just as comfortable in the field as it is cabled to a multi-cam studio setup. Professionals will find a lot to like in the XL-H1, while enthusiasts and semi-pro events videographers would be better off looking at a less expensive model.Read more
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      2 editorial reviews
      Zoom makes some fine audio recording equipment—not the best in the industry, but generally a fantastic value. Now, with the Q2HD, the company has added video recording capability to a nice handheld field microphone. Is it going to make you the next Ron Burgundy?Read more
      Zoom makes some fine audio recording equipment — not the best in the industry, but they’re generally fantastic value. Now,...Read more
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      User rating
      37
      4.2 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      35
      4.1 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		45 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      Sensor typeCCDCMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Total megapixels1.67 Mpx5.0 Mpx

      Image

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      Image stabilizeryesno

      Optics and focus

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      Optical zoom20.0 x4.0 x

      Screen and viewfinder

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal2.4 in2.0 in

      Photography features

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      3D supportnono

      Audio features

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speaker(s)yesyes
      Supported audio file formatsPCM
      • AAC
      • PCM

      Design

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      Colour of productBlack
      • Metallic,Silver,White
      • Black

      Storage

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      Storage typesVideotapeMemory card

      Power

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      		Alkaline

      Connectivity

      Canon H1Canon H1
      Zoom Q2HDZoom Q2HD
      HDMInoyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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              Zoom Q2HD
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              ZoomQ2HD

              Often compared with Zoom Q2HD

              Zoom Q2HD Camcorder
              Canon H1
              ZoomQ2HD
              CanonH1
              Zoom Q2HD Camcorder
              Zoom Q2n
              ZoomQ2HD
              ZoomQ2n