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Sony HVR-A1 vs Zoom Q8

    2.8 in
    4.06 in
    Sony HVR-A1 Camcorder
    Sony HVR-A1
      1.89 in
      2.72 in
      Zoom Q8 Camcorder
      Zoom Q8
      Available colors
      User rating
      34
      4.3 out of 5
      34 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      53
      4.2 out of 5
      53 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		45 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Total megapixels3.0 Mpx3.0 Mpx

      Image

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Image stabilizernono

      Optics and focus

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Digital zoom10.0 x4.0 x

      Screen and viewfinder

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal2.7 in2.7 in

      Videography features

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1440 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeHDFull HD
      Maximum frame rate25.0 fps60.0 fps

      Design

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Height4.06 in2.72 in
      Width2.8 in1.89 in
      Depth7.52 in6.22 in
      Weight23.63 oz9.17 oz

      Storage

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Compatible memory cardsMS Duo
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Sony HVR-A1Sony HVR-A1
      Zoom Q8Zoom Q8
      HDMInoyes
      Microphone portyesyes
      DC-in jackyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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