HVX200a vs HVX200: does anyone have any comparison images? at DVinfo.net

Bill Edmunds · August 7th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Does anyone have any images of noise level comparisons between the two units they could post here?

Noah Kadner · August 8th, 2008, 08:01 AM

Haven't got any side by side but it's pretty substantially cleaner. Not sure if it's worth trading up 200 for 200a but if you are thinking of going one or the other, definitely go 200A.

Noah

Bill Edmunds · August 8th, 2008, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noah Kadner

Haven't got any side by side but it's pretty substantially cleaner. Not sure if it's worth trading up 200 for 200a but if you are thinking of going one or the other, definitely go 200A.

Noah

Would you say it's better by 3db, 6db, or...? In other words, the HVX200 was very noisy at 12db, and fairly noisy at 6db... how would you compare the HVX200a in those terms? Do you own both cameras?

Robert Lane · August 8th, 2008, 04:41 PM

If you do a search, Barry Green posted a very detailed article on the 200/200a with samples from both cameras - I think the thread originated on another forum. But search for it here and you'll find his article.

In brief: the 200a probably adds 1 to 1.5 stops of light sensitivity and the color rendition is much more natural. The HPX170 is using the exact same chipset so it's imagery will be identical.

August 7th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#1
Bill Edmunds Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conway, NH Posts: 574	HVX200a vs HVX200: does anyone have any comparison images? Does anyone have any images of noise level comparisons between the two units they could post here?

August 8th, 2008, 08:01 AM	#2
Noah Kadner Better than Halle Berry Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 435	Haven't got any side by side but it's pretty substantially cleaner. Not sure if it's worth trading up 200 for 200a but if you are thinking of going one or the other, definitely go 200A. Noah

August 8th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#4
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,823 Images: 15	If you do a search, Barry Green posted a very detailed article on the 200/200a with samples from both cameras - I think the thread originated on another forum. But search for it here and you'll find his article. In brief: the 200a probably adds 1 to 1.5 stops of light sensitivity and the color rendition is much more natural. The HPX170 is using the exact same chipset so it's imagery will be identical.