What is the difference between this model and the cheaper Sony XAV-701HD?
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The 701 is from last year. This year they added the home input for Android and iPhone 5. They also updated the mirror link so you can listen to another source while you use mirror link (use nav from your mirror link compatible phone and listen to Siriusxm or radio). They also added app remote 2 which allows you to control control the radio via bluetooth from an Android device or connected to an apple device through one of the 2 USB inputs. There is a good video out there is you search Sony app remote. This year they are also selling the tomtom nav box for it if you want a dedicated nav.
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I got confused reading the reviews in the search engine over this, and I almost bought the wrong model. This camera (HX400V) is NOT the same as the H400, and reviews about this camera compared with the Sony website is a bit confusing. One reviewer said they are both the same except for GPS, which is incorrect. The basic model has a 63x zoom, and no GPS or WiFI, and some other features are missing, but the HX 400B/V is the high end model with the Carl Zeiss 50x lens, (better glass, lower f/stop) the Wifi, GPS and the upgraded capabilities.
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Biggest difference is HDMI 2.0 and the speakers. Both definitely worth it. But for the record, I was able to get the 2014 model for the advertised price of the 2013 model. Once I saw that the 2013 model didn't come with 2.0, I cancelled my order. The vendor then said they would give me the 2014 model for the same price if I didn't cancel. TV came a few days later and I've been in love ever since!
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the newer model has 1080p HD, and looks a lot cheaper. The old one is 720. They updated it 2 weeks after I got mine. still love it 2 years later. even though I have the 720 I don't need an upgrade. hope this helps
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I purchased both these cameras at the same time, the sony at my local best buy and a panasonic on amazon. They are pretty close to the same, the sony has a little more true color indoors but the panasonic has more vibrant colors outdoor. The sony looks a little more washed out outside. I was impressed with both cameras low light recording. The image stabilizer worked a little better on the sony I thought, the problem I have with the panasonic is that it almost tries to overcorrect the shake. It seemed any time I used the touch screen while recording (ie...zooming) I notice a slight jump in the picture. I think with a little practice I can eliminate this by how hard I tap the screen, but it's touchy. I didn't seem to have that problem with the sony. The panasonic gets a little warm in your hand, but considering I use it in a hockey arena it doubles as a hand warmer! The panasonic comes with a video light and a hotshoe and u have more manual settings. The software that comes with both is crap, plan on buying third party editing software no matter wich way u go. Is the difference worth the $70 more I paid for the sony? probably not, I can buy an extra battery and SD card for the pan. If you could find them for about the same price though, I would go for the sony.
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I just purchased a Sony kdl46ve5 for $900. and waiting for delivery. What is the difference with that model and the kdl46vl150 from costcowhich is now on sale for $850. Which is the better model?
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Hey Josh,The image sensor in the two cameras is the same so low light performance will be the same as well. The major difference here is going to be the added xlr compatiblity and the handle/shotgun microphone atachment. As Michael stated, and these were differences that I didn't realize, There is an IR capability and different encoding format on the XA10. The IR capabilitys wouldn't apply to you because they wouldn't match the other shots, think of the green light video you see on tv. I don't know as though you would notice the different encoding format either, and likely whatever you use to edit/burn your video will encode the video upon output. So a bit more versatile but also a bit bulkier camera.Bryan Hey Josh,The image sensor in the two cameras is the same so low light performance will be the same as well. The major difference here is going to be the added xlr compatiblity and the handle/shotgun microphone atachment. As Michael stated, and these were differences that I didn't realize, There is an IR capability and different encoding format on the XA10. The IR capabilitys wouldn't apply to you because they wouldn't match the other shots, think of the green light video you see on tv. I don't know as though you would notice the different encoding format either, and likely... » Read More Hey Josh,The image sensor in the two cameras is the same so low light performance will be the same as well. The major difference here is going to be the added xlr compatiblity and the handle/shotgun microphone atachment. As Michael stated, and these were differences that I didn't realize, There is an IR capability and different encoding format on the XA10. The IR capabilitys wouldn't apply to you because they wouldn't match the other shots, think of the green light video you see on tv. I don't know as though you would notice the different encoding format either, and likely whatever you use to edit/burn your video will encode the video upon output. So a bit more versatile but also a bit bulkier camera.Bryan « Show Less
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i cant tell the difference from this one and the one that came with it. Both have same great video images on HD.
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I just compared the Sony XBR4 with the Samsung 71F. I found that the Samsung had deeper blacks, but to the point of hiding details in shadows or low light areas of the picture. With the Sony, the blacks were not as deep but it was possible to distinguish more detail in low light images. Overall, I found the Sony's picture to be better.
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Good question. One thing you might want to consider is what I just found out yesterday... a salesman showed me what happens when you watch a standard def. digital broadcast on a top-of-the-line Sony LCD with 120hz compared with the Samsung 40A650. Wow, what a difference! Nobody ever mentions what standard def. looks like on these 1080p LCD sets. The Sony was terrible, the Samsung was fine. It's the pixelation of edges during movement problem. I guess the 120hz motion control only works in HD mode on most sets (that's what the saleman said), while Samsung's works in standard mode, too. So, go to a store that will show you what the picture looks like on the 46A550 in standard def mode. I would also want to compare the contrast ratio between the 2 sets, as the 40A650's is pretty hard to beat.
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They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv set has better quality image than a non OLED 4k tv. That's my 2 cents worth anyway. They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv... » Read More They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv set has better quality image than a non OLED 4k tv. That's my 2 cents worth anyway. « Show Less
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I've ordered the HF100. 549$.I couldn't see any difference between the HG20's 24Mbps recording and the HF100's 17Mbps recording on 40" fullHD Toshiba lcd.It's cheaper about 90$, about 2 16GB SDHC Cards and a 8GB SDHC card...I will use my PS3 to watch videos, no need 60Gb capacity on camcorder.
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They both do the same but you have to go real slow with the camera because you can move fast and when you playback you get dizzy trying to watch it. As for the difference between each is just one has more capacity than the other
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Yes, This product will work with the Sony XAV-701HD and with almost all Brands that manufacture Mobile DVD.
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The older unit is the same as the newer one. I am not sure what changes were made. I have the older unit and bought the newer unit for my son. As far as I can tell, they are the same. It may be internal or in the software. I did see the older unit has a better description and a view of the back of the unit. Both units include 1080p output.
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This unit has a HDMI cable that is 3D compatible. There is no difference otherwise. A Sony qualified 3D HDMI Cable is about $30.
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BTW...yesterday I was in BB and Sony has just released a 32" XBR9 1080p with 120hz Motionflow technology... and it is up on the Sony Style website.. so much for what the salesman tell you that Sony is not going to produce..But compared to the Sony 32" 1080p 60 hz.. I thought the higher priced model with 120hz looked grainy to me. I really didn't see the $200 difference in the (retail price). Perhaps on Blu Ray disc viewing there is a difference.. GLTA