JVC GY-HD100U vs Sony Z1 at DVinfo.net

Adalberto Lopez · April 8th, 2009, 10:12 AM

Hey guys, I'm in the process of buying a second camera. I already own a Sony HD1000 and was planning on buying the same model. That was until I began coming across used Sony Z1s around that same price range and a used JVC GY-HD100U. The reason these caught my attention is the manual controls that I would like to have again.

Of all the possible issues between these cameras the one that concerns me the most is the low light performance...especially for wedding videography. Which one performs the best in your opinion/experience.

Adam Gold · April 8th, 2009, 11:39 AM

Sony cams are 1080i. JVC cams are 720p. They won't match.

Even a used Z1 should be about double the price of a new HD1000U. They won't match either.

April 8th, 2009, 10:12 AM	#1
Adalberto Lopez Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mission, TX Posts: 47	JVC GY-HD100U vs Sony Z1 Hey guys, I'm in the process of buying a second camera. I already own a Sony HD1000 and was planning on buying the same model. That was until I began coming across used Sony Z1s around that same price range and a used JVC GY-HD100U. The reason these caught my attention is the manual controls that I would like to have again. Of all the possible issues between these cameras the one that concerns me the most is the low light performance...especially for wedding videography. Which one performs the best in your opinion/experience. __________________ Adalberto Lopez adalbertolopez.com

April 8th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#2
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Sony cams are 1080i. JVC cams are 720p. They won't match. Even a used Z1 should be about double the price of a new HD1000U. They won't match either.