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Panasonic AG-AC30 vs Sony HXR-MC2500

    6.69 in
    6.69 in
    Panasonic AG-AC30 Camcorder
    Panasonic AG-AC30
      10.43 in
      9.25 in
      Sony HXR-MC2500 Camcorder
      Sony HXR-MC2500
      Available colors
      User rating
      56
      3.9 out of 5
      56 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		3 %
      67
      3.7 out of 5
      67 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		28 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Sensor typeMOSExmor R CMOS
      Total megapixels6.03 Mpx6.59 Mpx

      Image

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Optical zoom20.0 x12.0 x
      Digital zoom10.0 x200.0 x
      Minimum aperture1.81.8
      Maximum aperture3.63.4
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.08 - 81.62.9 - 34.8

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDTFT LCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in
      Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.39 in

      Photography features

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Built-in flashyesyes
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD

      Design

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Height6.69 in9.25 in
      Width6.69 in10.43 in
      Depth13.19 in17.91 in
      Weight52.91 oz98.77 oz

      Storage

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Compatible memory cards
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • Memory Stick PRO Duo
      • SDXC
      • SDHC
      • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
      Storage typesMemory cardSSD

      Power

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      Battery voltage7.2 V7.2 V

      Connectivity

      Panasonic AG-AC30Panasonic AG-AC30
      Sony HXR-MC2500Sony HXR-MC2500
      HDMIyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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