HC-X1 or the AG UX180 at DVinfo.net

Mike Hardy · August 30th, 2018, 07:26 PM

Greetings, fellow filmographers! I decided last year that I rather fancied the HC-X1. Just about ready to take the plunge and whats this?? I see the AG UX180 available for sale slightly CHEAPER than its pro-sumer brother.

Now, although I dont necessarilly NEED HD SDI, is there any reason why I SHOULDN'T now purchase the UX 180, given that they are effectively the same camera?

Best wishes and more power to your lenses, guys.

Mike Hardy · August 30th, 2018, 07:32 PM

***Forgive the typos!! It wouldn't let me edit!

Bill Watson · August 31st, 2018, 03:09 AM

I haven't been able to find anybody, or anything online, that tells me that the HC-X1 is any better than the FZ2500. Apparently same lens, same 1" sensor etc. Only difference is the lack of 50p in 4k.

Pete Cofrancesco · August 31st, 2018, 02:56 PM

I own the ux180 and the ux90. I think the ux90 is the better value. Same image quality although it has less features that might not be important to you.

Mike Hardy · August 31st, 2018, 03:21 PM

Thank you Peter.
Indeed. The UX 90 is only 15x zoom and has less options than the 180 when it comes to frame rates etc...I'm more concerned witb quality and options rather than value. Manybthanks for your input.

Jim Nogueira · September 8th, 2018, 08:26 AM

Both are good cameras. I have the UX180 (also DVX200 and GH5). If you can afford it, go with the UX180. All it takes is one job where you need SDI, the longer reach of the 20X lens, or other pro features - and you'll be kicking yourself for not spending the extra money if you're like me. YMMV; it really depends on your needs.

August 30th, 2018, 07:26 PM	#1
Mike Hardy Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Romney Marsh UK Posts: 61	HC-X1 or the AG UX180 Greetings, fellow filmographers! I decided last year that I rather fancied the HC-X1. Just about ready to take the plunge and whats this?? I see the AG UX180 available for sale slightly CHEAPER than its pro-sumer brother. Now, although I dont necessarilly NEED HD SDI, is there any reason why I SHOULDN'T now purchase the UX 180, given that they are effectively the same camera? Best wishes and more power to your lenses, guys. Last edited by Mike Hardy; August 30th, 2018 at 07:34 PM. Reason: Typos!

August 30th, 2018, 07:32 PM	#2
Mike Hardy Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Romney Marsh UK Posts: 61	Re: HC-X1 or the AG UX180 ***Forgive the typos!! It wouldn't let me edit!

August 31st, 2018, 03:09 AM	#3
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	Re: HC-X1 or the AG UX180 I haven't been able to find anybody, or anything online, that tells me that the HC-X1 is any better than the FZ2500. Apparently same lens, same 1" sensor etc. Only difference is the lack of 50p in 4k.

August 31st, 2018, 02:56 PM	#4
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: HC-X1 or the AG UX180 I own the ux180 and the ux90. I think the ux90 is the better value. Same image quality although it has less features that might not be important to you.

August 31st, 2018, 03:21 PM	#5
Mike Hardy Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Romney Marsh UK Posts: 61	Re: HC-X1 or the AG UX180 Thank you Peter. Indeed. The UX 90 is only 15x zoom and has less options than the 180 when it comes to frame rates etc...I'm more concerned witb quality and options rather than value. Manybthanks for your input.

September 8th, 2018, 08:26 AM	#6
Jim Nogueira Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 487	Re: HC-X1 or the AG UX180 Both are good cameras. I have the UX180 (also DVX200 and GH5). If you can afford it, go with the UX180. All it takes is one job where you need SDI, the longer reach of the 20X lens, or other pro features - and you'll be kicking yourself for not spending the extra money if you're like me. YMMV; it really depends on your needs.