Sony A1U vs. Panasonic DVC30

[Andrew McCarrick]

I couldn't figure out where to post this, since it relates to both SD and HD.

I need some help on deciding between these two cameras. I need IR shooting capabilities, which both of these cameras have.

 

Pros to the Sony A1U:

HD

24p

Larger 1/3" sensor

 

Cons to the Sony A1U:

sensor scans interlaced images

slightly more expensive

CMOS sensor

One sensor

 

 

Pros to the Panasonic DVC30:

Progressive scan sensors

3 Sensors

CCD

Slightly cheaper

 

 

Cons to the Panasonic DVC30:

SD

No 24p

Smaller 1/4" Sensors

 

 

We're going to be using the cameras almost entirely handheld, in IR modes. The cmos sensor could cause problems with rolling shutter. The interlaced scanning sensor might be a problem too. However, we'd really like 24p and hi-def.

Edited June 13, 2010 by Andrew McCarrick