Sony
fdr x1000
vs
Panasonic
hcvx980
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Sony fdr x1000 alternatives
Panasonic hcvx980 alternatives
specs
Sony
fdr x1000
Special Features
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
Time Lapse:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
Technical Details
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
Yes
Built-in WiFi:
Yes
Yes
Dustproof:
not available
1/30 - 1,1/10000
Shutter Speed:
1|25 - 1|8000
not available
USB Charging:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
Other Features
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
MP4, MPEG-4, Xavc S
Audio Recording Formats:
not available
Yes
Auto Focus:
not available
not available
Battery Life:
1hour
Micro USB
Cable Type:
not available
Windows & Mac
Compatible Operating Systems:
not available
24.4 x 51.7 x 88.9mm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
6.5 cm x 13.9 cm x 7.3 cmmm
17.1mm
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (Photo Mode):
not available
Micro USB
Interface:
Composite Video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
not available
Internal Memory:
128MB
2.8
Lens Focal Range:
not available
not available
Lens System:
Zoom Lens - 20x Zoom - 4.08 - 81.6 Mm - F/1.8-3.6
Yes
Mac Operating Systems Supported:
not available
not available
Megapixel:
18.91MP
Yes
Operating Systems Supported (Windows):
not available
not available
Recording Format:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
not available
Recording Media:
SD|SDHC|SDXC Memory Card
Yes
Shock Proof:
not available
Yes
Slow Motion Record:
not available
Yes
USB Port:
not available
MP4, MPEG4, Xavc S
Video Compression Formats:
not available
Yes
Waterproof:
not available
Yes
Wireless Connection:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
Packaging Content
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
Micro usb
Cables Included:
Hdmi, Usb
not available
Quick Start Guide:
Yes
not available
Warranty Card:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
Weight & Dimensions
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
51.7mm
Height:
73mm
88.9mm
Depth:
139mm
24.4mm
Width:
68mm
Sony
fdr x1000
Battery
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
Battery Capacity:
1,940mAh
not available
Battery Supported:
1
NP-BX1 lithium-ion
Battery Technology:
Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
NP-BX1 Lithium-Ion
Battery Type:
Lithium-Ion
not available
Maximum Battery Life:
1.5h
Sony
fdr x1000
Network
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
Wi-Fi Standards:
Ieee 802.11b, Ieee 802.11g, Ieee 802.11n
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
Ports & Interfaces
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
1
HDMI Port:
not available
not available
Headphone Output:
Yes
Yes
Microphone In:
Yes
not available
USB 2.0 Port:
1
Yes
USB Connectivity:
Yes
Micro-usb
USB Connector Type:
not available
Yes
HDMI:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
Audio
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
MP4, MPEG-4, Xavc S
Audio Formats Supported:
MP4, Aac
Yes
Audio System:
Dolby digital 5.1
not available
Built-in Microphone:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
Still Image
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
Yes
Continuous Shooting Mode:
not available
not available
Image Formats Supported:
Jpeg xr
not available
Maximum Image Resolution:
6784 x 3816 pixels
3952 x 2224
Still Image Resolution:
1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 3808 x 2856, 3984 x 2656, 4992 x 2808, 5216 x 3912, 640 x 480, 6784 x 3816
Sony
fdr x1000
Design
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
White
Colour:
Black
1.5m
Shock Proof (Up To):
not available
10m
Waterproof (Up To):
not available
Sony
fdr x1000
Camera
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
Action cam
Camcorder Type:
Handheld
Yes
GPS:
not available
Bionz X
Image Processor:
Crystal engine 4K
6lx
Minimum Illumination:
2lx
Yes
Photo Mode:
Yes
not available
Remote Operation:
Yes
No
3D:
not available
Sony
fdr x1000
Viewfinder
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
Viewfinder Screen Size:
3"
No
Viewfinder Type:
not available
Sony
fdr x1000
Display
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
Yes
Built-in Display:
Yes
not available
Display Diagonal:
3"
not available
Display Resolution (Numeric):
460,800 Pixels
not available
Touchscreen:
Yes
not available
Display:
Lcd
Sony
fdr x1000
Shutter
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
1/30 - 1,1/10000
Camera Shutter Speed:
not available
1/30 - 1,1/10000
Shutter Speed (Video):
not available
Sony
fdr x1000
Flash
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
Built-in Flash:
Yes
not available
Built-in Light:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
White Balance
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
Colour temp, Custom, Auto
White Balance:
Auto
Sony
fdr x1000
Exposure
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
Auto, Underwater
Scene Modes:
Miniature effect, Movie, Time lapse
Sony
fdr x1000
Focusing
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
0.5m
Closest Focusing Distance:
0.03m
Auto
Focus Adjustment:
Manual
Sony
fdr x1000
Storage
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
Camcorder Media Type:
Memory card
Memory stick, Microsd / microsdxc / microsdhc / mmc / transflash
Compatible Memory Cards:
Sd / sdhc / sdxc / sdio
1
Memory Slot:
1
Sony
fdr x1000
Image Sensor
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
Effective Megapixels (Image):
7MP
not available
Effective Megapixels (Movie):
8.29MP
not available
Optical Sensor Resolution:
18.91 Pixels
1"
Optical Sensor Size:
1"
Cmos
Sensor Type:
Mos bsi
Sony
fdr x1000
Video
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
HD Type:
4K
24fps
Video Capturing Speed:
not available
MPEG4, MP4, Xavc S
Video Formats Supported:
Avchd, MP4
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video Resolutions:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
Yes
Full HD:
Yes
Sony
fdr x1000
Lens System
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
not available
Digital Zoom:
1,500x
not available
Filter Size:
49mm
2.8
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent):
37.6 - 752.8
2.8
Focal Length Range (F-F):
4.08 - 81.6
Yes
Image Stabilizer:
Yes
Digital
Image Stabilizer Type:
Optical
No
Interchangeable Lens:
No
not available
Maximum Aperture Number:
1.8
not available
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
752.8mm
not available
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
30.8mm
Sony
fdr x1000
Key Features
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Max Video Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
1x
Optical Zoom:
20x
13.5MP
Total Megapixels:
18.91MP
89g
Weight:
351g
Sony
fdr x1000
Projector
compared
Panasonic
hcvx980
No
Built-in Projector:
not available