On Mon, 21 Apr 2003 18:18:03 +1000, "Native_MetaL" <NativeMetaL@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

>Hello i would like to hear from people that have used the Canon XM2 and the

>Sony VX2000

I have not used both (though have read other's comments

on the XM-1 (GL-2) and have looked at the comparison frame-grabs at http://www4.big.or.jp/~a_haru/index.html.

From all indications, the GL-2 is an excellent camera,

without the many limitations of the GL-1 (XM-1). I'm

VERY familiar with the VX2000 ( and reviewed it at:

www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/sony_dcr-vx2000.htm).

>i would like to know what cam you think have a better image Quality

In good light, their images appear to be much more

similar than different - though the VX2000 appears

to have a slightly sharper image, but with slightly

less oversharpening artifacting (with "centered"

sharpness controls for both). The VX2000 also has

a bit more low-light range, possibly due to its

larger CCDs of the more sensitive "HAD" type, but

the image-quality of the XM-2 appears to be quite

good, even with the smaller chips... More:

The Sony VX2000 has a much longer history, with

known dependability and compatibility, but it now

appears to have good competition from the Canon GL-2,

Panasonic DVX100, JVC 300, and (in good light) Sony

TRV950 (Sony also offers "pro" versions of the

VX2000 and TRV950, the PD150 and PDX10, with XLRs

and other different features. There is now a good

range of cameras to choose from, with each having

its advantages and disadvantages. Best to ignore

the ad literature, magazine ads, and most "reviews"

(which in the US, anyway, are generally just extended

advertisements, rarely giving "real" info or good

comparisons with others), and do what you did here

(ask users) and also go try them out (if possible).

Short descriptions (US - NTSC, assuming other things

about equal...):

VX2000 - known quantity and history, dependable

interchange-playing of LP-mode tapes with other

Sony cameras, dependable connections with computers

GL-2 - longer standard lens

DVX100 - wider standard lens, with low linear

distortion, more difficult to find good inexpensive

lens converters for it, excellent audio, ability

to shoot 30 and 24p

JVC 300 - may be cheapest, has available optional

web-streaming facilities

TRV950 - smaller than the others, but with very

restricted low-light range

PDX10 - similar to the TRV950, but provides

better 16:9 performance than the others

PD150 - similar to the VX2000, but has become a

"standard" at the low end for "top-end pro" use