Compare Prices : Sony HDR-HC7 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony has the widest selection of high-definition camcorders of any manufacturer. At last count they had 12, ranging from $999 to $3,699 USD. The company is touching almost all the high-def...

Pros: Excellent HDV video ; optical image stabilization ; good ergonomics

Cons: No 24p Cinema mode ; confusing menus

Review summary: At the time of its release, the Sony HDR-HC7 ($1399) is a likely runner-up for Camcorder of the Year. It has superb video quality in bright light, stellar handling, and a broad gamut of automatic and manual controls. Then along came the Canon HV20 ...

Review summary: At the time of its release, the Sony HDR-HC7 ($1399) was a likely runner up for Camcorder of the Year. It has superb video quality in bright light, stellar handling, and a broad gamut of automatic and manual controls. Then along came the Canon HV20 ...

Review summary: At the time of its release, the Sony HDR-HC7 ($1399) is a likely runner-up for Camcorder of the Year. It has superb video quality in bright light, stellar handling, and a broad gamut of automatic and manual controls. Then along came the Canon HV20 ...

Verdict: The HDR-HC7 is equipped with a 1/2.9-inch ClearVID CMOS sensor, which is found on most of Sony's top-end consumer camcorders. Thanks to the single chip's large size, the HC7 is capable of cranking out 3,200,000 gross pixels which contribute to a sharp ...

Pros: Great image quality, extensive manual controls, fantastic still image functionality

Cons: Limited zoom, expensive

Verdict: The HDR-HC7E is pricey, but its impressive image quality makes it an attractive choice for those who can afford it.