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Compare Hitachi DZ-BD70A DVD, Flash Media, Blu-ray Camcorder to Canon VIXIA HG20 DVD, Hard Drive, Blu-ray Camcorder

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Hitachi DZ-BD70A Image

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Product Description   
 
he new DZ-BD70A is a single drive camcorder which can record approximately one hour of FullHD 1920x1080 high definition video on an 8cm single-sided Blu-ray disc (BD-R and BD-RE). Lifelike... More
he new DZ-BD70A is a single drive camcorder which can record approximately one hour of FullHD 1920x1080 high definition video on an 8cm single-sided Blu-ray disc (BD-R and BD-RE). Lifelike image reproduction and rich, immersive color are a result of Hitachi’s 5.3 mega pixel CMOS image sensor and HD quality 12-element lens system. Not only can the DZ-BD70A record high definition video to Blu-ray discs, it also comes with an SD™ card slot for storing digital still photos at 4.32 mega pixel max resolution. Less
The Canon HD Camera System is the unique combination of a Canon HD Video Lens with 12x optical zoom, a 3.3 MP Canon Full HD CMOS sensor, and the powerful DIGIC DV II processor. All of these... More
The Canon HD Camera System is the unique combination of a Canon HD Video Lens with 12x optical zoom, a 3.3 MP Canon Full HD CMOS sensor, and the powerful DIGIC DV II processor. All of these components are made exclusively by Canon and optimised to work perfectly together – for superb HD quality. Less
Product MPN   
MPN DZBD70A HG20-US
Key Features   
Recording Format   What is "Recording Format"? DVD • Flash Media • Blu-ray DVD • Hard Drive • Blu-ray
Recording System   What is "Recording System"? Unknown NTSC
Memory Still Resolution 4.32 Megapixels 3.15 Megapixels
Optical Zoom   What is "Optical Zoom"? 10x 12x
Weight 1.28 lb. 1.03 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size Unknown 1/3.2"
Number of Pixels   What is "Number of Pixels"? Unknown 3310K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder   
Display Type   What is "Display Type"? With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   What is "LCD Panel Size"? 2.7 in. 2.7 in.
Lens   
Optical Zoom   What is "Optical Zoom"? 10x 12x
Digital Zoom   What is "Digital Zoom"? 500x 200x
Lens Focal Length 5 - 50 mm 4.8 - 57.6 mm
Filter Diameter 43 mm 37 mm
Video Modes   
Recording Speed   What is "Recording Speed"? Unknown SP • XP • LP
Image Stabilizer   What is "Image Stabilizer"? Digital Image Stabilizer Optical Image Stabilizer
Low Lux   What is "Low Lux"? Unknown 0.2 Lux
Audio   
Audio Format   What is "Audio Format"? Stereo 5.1 Surround Sound
Memory Photography   
Memory Card Type   What is "Memory Card Type"? SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Digital Still Shot Mode   What is "Digital Still Shot Mode"? With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 4.32 Megapixels 3.15 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size   What is "Max Still Image Size"? 2400 x 1800 2048 x 1536
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   What is "MPEG Movie Mode Resolution"? 720 x 480 • 1920 x 1080 Unknown
MPEG Movie Mode   What is "MPEG Movie Mode"? With MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces   
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • USB 2.0 • HDMI Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • USB 2.0 • Headphones Jack • HDMI
Microphone Type External/Optional Internal
Power Supply   
Battery Type   What is "Battery Type"? Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life   What is "Battery Life"? 1.5 Hours 5.1 Hours
Dimensions   
Width 3 in. 3.15 in.
Depth 6.5 in. 5.43 in.
Height 3.4 in. 3.03 in.
Weight 1.28 lb. 1.03 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Unknown
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Hitachi DZ Canon VIXIA
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Lithium Propriety Battery • Remote Control USB Cable • AC Power Adapter • Battery Pack • Video Cable
Release Date October, 2007 September, 2008
UPC 050585223998 4960999613499
Product ID 44785130 69551319
 
Product Reviews
Hitachi DZ-BD70A Image
Hitachi DZ-BD70A DVD, Flash Media, Blu-ray Camcorder
Canon HG20 Image
Canon VIXIA HG20 DVD, Hard Drive, Blu-ray Camcorder
4.5/5 stars
2 reviews

Going Canon HD was the BEST for me!

by aquaticthinker , Sep 14, 2009
Pros: Optical image stabilizer, Auto lens cover, 60 Gig HD, HD camera, xD camera memory.
Cons: Poor wind cancelation, built in flash not easy to adjust for power, and remote weak.
The Bottom Line: Strong Buy.  Beats Sony on function and options and price hands down.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review:
Using the Canon Vixia HG20 has been real quantum leap from the Sony 8mm Handycam I own for 8 years.  I have years of fuzzy, poor quality video to convert to digital or DVD so my family can watch past special events.  After using the last...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Great camcorder

by jeandalf , Sep 29, 2009
Pros: Outstanding image quality, hard drive is great
Cons: Horse power needed to edit the movies
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Overall a great camcorder. Movie and picture quality is just outstanding, hard drive (60GB) allows very fast export to computer, flash card slot is very convinient, sound is great, connections (HDMI, USB, analog, microphone, head set) are great,...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  
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