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Experts prefer Sony FDR-AX700 over Panasonic HC-X1

On 12 Mar 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 83 Camcorder expert endorsements .

Currently, Sony FDR-AX700 received 3 endorsements from TopTenReviews (25 Jan 2023), Digital Camera World (1 Mar 2024) and TinyGrab (5 Sep 2023). Meanwhile, Panasonic HC-X1 did not receive any endorsements this month.

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Family Vacation Critic
TopTenReviews
Lifewire
Digital Camera World
TinyGrab
Popular Photography
Scary Mommy
Looxcie
EP Films
Wondershare Filmora
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Sony FDR-AX700
The Sony FDR-AX700 is a prosumer 4K camcorder with advanced features, exceptional video quality, and impressive zoom capabilities, making it ideal for professional videographers and filmmakers.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 25 Jan 2023 TopTenReviews ranked Sony FDR-AX700 as #4
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    #4 out of 8 Sony FDR-AX700
    Best portable high-quality 4K HDR camcorder
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  • On 1 Mar 2024 Digital Camera World ranked Sony FDR-AX700 as #4
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    #4 out of 9 Sony FDR-AX700
    Best 4K camcorder for vlogging
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  • On 5 Sep 2023 TinyGrab ranked Sony FDR-AX700 as #3
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    #3 out of 10 Sony FDR-AX700
    Best 4K Camcorder
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Sony FDR-AX700 is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Panasonic HC-X1 is not.
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Family Vacation Critic
TopTenReviews
Lifewire
Digital Camera World
TinyGrab
Popular Photography
Scary Mommy
Looxcie
EP Films
Wondershare Filmora
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Sony HDR-CX405
The Sony HDR-CX405 is a compact and lightweight camcorder that offers impressive video quality, a 30x optical zoom, and user-friendly features, making it suitable for a variety of uses.
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Canon Vixia HF R800
The Canon Vixia HF R800 is a highly recommended camcorder that offers excellent video quality, impressive zoom capabilities, and a range of features to enhance the user's recording experience.
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Panasonic HC-V770
The Panasonic HC-V770 is a versatile camcorder with advanced features, impressive zoom capabilities, and comprehensive connectivity options, making it suitable for vloggers, amateur filmmakers, and those who want to document special events or family moments.
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Sony FDR-AX700
The Sony FDR-AX700 is a prosumer 4K camcorder with advanced features, exceptional video quality, and impressive zoom capabilities, making it ideal for professional videographers and filmmakers.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Panasonic HC-X1.

Expert reviews [6]

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Total expert reviews: 6
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 5

Score distribution:

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From Seller:
  • Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer (4K/UHD/FHD) and 5 Axis Hybrid O.I.S. (FHD)
  • Supports 4K, UHD, FHD; 60p/50p/25p/24p
  • High performance LEICA DICOMAR 4K Lens 24mm f2.8 F4.5 with optical 20X zoom (24 480mm).
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From Seller:
  • 1” (1.0-Type) stacked Exmor RS back Illuminated CMOS sensor
  • Incredibly fast, Hybrid AF with 273 points and wide coverage
  • 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) in addition to full HD. Filter Diameter: 62mm. Minimum Focus Distance- Approx.13/32inch(Wide), Approx.39 3/8inch(Tele), Approx.1cm(Wide), Approx.100cm(Tele). Viewfinder Type-1.0cm(0.39type) OLED/ Color 2,359,296dots equivalent
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
No manufacturer information linked for Panasonic HC-X1.
EAN Numbers: 0027242908475
UPC Numbers: 027242908475
Model Numbers: FDRAX700/B
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Panasonic HC-X1 is a well-known option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling camcorders and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Panasonic AG DVX200 or Canon XA75 .

Panasonic HC-X1 is $1650 more expensive than the average camcorder ($1199.99).

Sony FDR-AX700 is a popular option in the middle of the camcorders price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling camcorders and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Panasonic AG-UX90 or Canon Vixia HF G50 .

Sony FDR-AX700 price is roughly the same as the price of an average camcorder ($1199.99).

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