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Panasonic HC-X1000 vs Sony HXR-NX100

    6.3 in
    6.69 in
    Panasonic HC-X1000 Camcorder
    Panasonic HC-X1000
      14.62 in
      7.39 in
      Sony HXR-NX100 Camcorder
      Sony HXR-NX100
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      6 editorial reviews
      Panasonic has been among the more aggressive manufacturers when it comes to promoting 4K video (those pricey TVs aren’t going to sell themselves, you know) and the HC-X1000 is the company’s latest attempt to bring 4K recording to a wider audience of video professionals. The HC-X1000 stakes its claim to increasingly contested turf. It’s a small-sensor video camera challenged from...Read more
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      1 editorial reviews
      The Sony HXR-NX100 is an entry-level, Full HD camcorder that features a 1.0-type Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor and boasts of outstanding resolution and excellent low light performance. Check out our in-depth review.Read more
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      User rating
      54
      3.7 out of 5
      54 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		24 %
      3 stars
      		40 %
      2 stars
      		9 %
      1 stars
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      3.3 out of 5
      150 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		38 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Sensor

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Sensor typeMOSExmor R CMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Total megapixels18.47 Mpx14.2 Mpx

      Image

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      White balance modesAuto
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Optical zoom20.0 x12.0 x
      Digital zoom10.0 x48.0 x
      Focal length equiv30.8 - 62629 - 348
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.08 - 81.69.3 - 111.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      Filter size1.93 in2.44 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.5 in3.5 in
      Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.45 in0.24 in

      Photography features

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Resolution
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      • 4096 x 2160
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • MOV
      • MP4
      • DV
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • XAVC S
      • AVC

      Audio features

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Supported audio file formats
      • AAC
      • LPCM
      • MP4
      		LPCM

      Design

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Height6.69 in7.39 in
      Width6.3 in14.62 in
      Depth12.4 in6.74 in
      Weight54.67 oz63.14 oz

      Storage

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Compatible memory cards
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • Memory Stick PRO Duo
      • SDXC
      • SDHC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Battery voltage7.2 V7.2 V

      Connectivity

      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      HDMIyesyes
      Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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              SonyHXR-NX100
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