Which camcorder is better, the JVC Everio GZ-HM870B Full High Definition Camcorder or Sony HDR-PJ10?
Question by confused: Which camcorder is better, the JVC Everio GZ-HM870B Full High Definition Camcorder or Sony HDR-PJ10?
I am looking to buy a new HD camcorder, I want one that doesn’t make people look unnaturally big. I know this is a lot of info but any help would be really appreciated. thanks for all ur help.
here are the specs for the Sony:
General Product Type Camcorder – 1080p with projector
Main Features Camcorder Sensor Resolution 4.2 Mpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.49 Mpix
Media Type Flash card
Color Support Color
Optical Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS
Optical Sensor Size 1/4″
Min Illumination 3 lux
Analog Video Format NTSC
Digital Zoom 350 x
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Spotlight, landscape, portrait mode, twilight portrait, fireworks, twilight mode, sunset, beach, snow, sunrise
Digital Scene Transition White fader, black fader
Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec
Exposure Modes Program, automatic
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Indoor, outdoor
Digital Video Format MPEG-2, AVCHD
Still Image Format JPEG
Remote Control Remote control – infrared
Video Capture AVCHD – 1920 x 1080 – 60 fps – 28Mbps ¦ AVCHD – 1920 x 1080 – 60 fps – 24Mbps ¦ AVCHD – 1920 x 1080 – 60 fps – 17Mbps ¦ AVCHD – 1440 x 1080 – 60 fps – 9Mbps ¦ AVCHD – 1440 x 1080 – 60 fps – 5Mbps ¦ MPEG-2 – 720 x 480 – 60 fps – 9Mbps
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1.49 Mpix
Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 3.3 Mpix
Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Image Processor BIONZ
Supported Resolution 1080i, 1080p
Face Detection Yes
Memory / Storage Flash Memory 16 GB flash – integrated (soldered memory – 16 GB )
Image Storage JPEG 2122 x 1584 ¦ JPEG 2122 x 1188 ¦ JPEG 1600 x 1200 ¦ JPEG 640 x 480
Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Lens System Type Zoom lens – 2.1 mm – 63 mm – f/1.8-3.4
Focal Length 2.1 mm – 63 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 29.8 – 894mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.4
Optical Zoom 30 x
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Filter Size 30 mm
Min Focus Range 0.4 in
Features Built-in lens shield
Additional Features Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, backlight compensation, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, takes photos while movie recording, Golf Shot function, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, 24p Cinema Mode, Exif Print support, Smile Detection technology, x.v.Color technology, built-in stereo speakers, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO)
Display Type LCD display – 3″ – color
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 230,000 pixels
Microphone Type Microphone – built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Surround
Microphone Features Zoom, wind noise reduction
Connections Connector Type 1 x composite video/audio output ¦ 1 x Hi-Speed USB ¦ 1 x component video output ¦ 1 x HDMI output ¦ 1 x S-Video output ¦ 1 x microphone ¦ 1 x headphones ¦ 1 x remote control
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo ¦ 1 x SD Memory Card
Software Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection Operating System Support MS Windows 7, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows Vista
Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous Cables Included Component video / audio cable ¦ USB cable ¦ A/V cable
Power Power Device Power adapter – external
Battery Supported Battery Sony NP-FV50
JVC specs
JVC Everio GZ-HM870B Full HD Camcorder! The GZ-HM870 features 10.62M Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor and F1.2 Super Bright & 29.5mm Wide Angle JVC HD GT LENS for powerful low-light performance. Also Built-in Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology and Enhanced Advanced Image Stabiliser deliver a range of shooting possibilities.
– 1/2.3-inch 10.62M Back-Illuminated CMOS
– 32GB Built-in Flash memory
– 15x Dynamic Zoom / 200x Digital Zoom
– Memory Card Slot for SDXC/ SDHC/SD
– Remote Control provided
– Full HD 1920×1080 Recording
– 24Mbps High Bit Rate Recording
– ’1080TV’ lines Horizontal Resolution of Full HD 1920×1080
– Built-in Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology
– Seamless Recording
– JVC HD GT LENS
– Super LoLux with F1.2 Super Bright Lens & Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor
– 29.5mm Wide Angle
– Enhanced Advanced Image Stabiliser
– Intelligent AUTO
– Time-Lapse REC
– Auto REC
– Smile Meter / Smile Shot
– Face Recognition
– 3.5″ “Frameless” Touch Panel LCD (920k)
– Auto Illumi. Light
– Built-in Auto Flash
Best answer:
Answer by J.R.Aires
Well I can see there are some cool features on both of the cameras. If it was me, I think I would go for the Sony because of the projector. That sounds like an extremely cool and useful feature because you can play back pretty much anywhere without hooking up to a tv or anything. I guess you could even project onto the tv itself if you don’t want to hook up the cord haha. Anyways, I would go with the Sony, but it seems that there are some pluses for the JVC. Hope this helps!
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