It certainly does. The cameras were pitched at the same kind of market and around the same budget points so the comparison is worth doing. The sensor was always the weak point of the Canon, otherwise I loved the camcorder.
+TubeShooterMag I was wondering this question too... Not because I don't know how to use the settings, but because there are certain situations I have where I have to pull out a camera in an instant and start recording, surprise moments as well as planned shots is what I deal with
+TubeShooterMag Thanks for your reply. I recently emailed B&H photo and asked them if they could do a comparison on camcorders in the $3000 U.S. max range. I eagerly await their response as there many choices and extreme confusion on my part. I wish guys like you would get the makers to lend you all of their semipro stuff to test and provide this crucial comparison. Well done.
Enjoyed your review so much I purchased the camera. Very pleased so far, however the camera is large, certainly a 'full size video cam'. I found that 0 db is equivalent to ISO 100. The camera is great down to 18db or 800 ISO. The image is certainly usable down to 24db or 1600 ISO. After that things get pretty noisy, but could be used in a pinch. Keep up the good work.
Finally a good review on this camera (listen B&H) So, im debating between NX100, CX900 which both have 1in sensor. Which would be better for weddings and events ? ( I don't need the XLR found on the NX100 )
Thank you. Between those two I'd still take the NX100 because of the greater manual controls. On the other hand, if you prefer to pop things on auto or if you need the camera to be tiny so as to be unobtrusive then maybe the CX900. I'm not a big fan of the CX900 though, I think the PXW-X70 is much better.
Excellent and thorough review! I'm certain that the way Sony gets around the +db noise issue is with noise reduction technology, which smooth's the image detail along with the grain. You can see that the Canon uses less NR and the image has more detail, but also more noise. It's a trade off, but it's obviously best to shoot with more light. Also the images shot in the on the lake "look" like a single chip camera. The smooth contrast range isn't there - but that could be UA-cam I guess. Here's a video that I shot with my old tape-based 3 chip Sony V1u for comparison: ua-cam.com/video/i7RvatSALX0/v-deo.html
+Steve Kauzlarich I don't find the Canon's image more detailed than the Sony's but perhaps that's my tired old eyes :-( ! Nice video of the planes by the way. Tracking moving planes smoothly can be damned tricky!
Also, again, I really appreciate your reviews. They are very helpful and I really like your style in your videos. You are clearly spoken, practical, and clearly knowledgable. More *likes* sent your way from this Australian educational UA-camr.
Depends on your budget and needs. Both are HD only, the NX100 has more manual controls (eg three lens rings) whereas the MC88 only has the one but is a more compact camcorder, which might be important to some buyers. The MC88 only shoots the old AVCHD format but for many uses this will be perfectly fine, where the NX100 shoots Sony's XAVC-S if I recall correctly.
Good review. I was also pleased with the low noise at the higher gain settings. My only complaint is not being able solo each audio channel when using 2 mikes, otherwise it's an excellent camera for the price.
Hello i need to film my sister wedding and i dont know how to record a good sound from this camera how can i conect to the dj plate? I need a wirrless recorder ? Wich i sholud buy for this camera? Any adviced
A comprehensive answer to this would take several pages, sorry. You can record decent audio with the Rode Filmmaker wireless kit. Recording from the DJ mixer depends on several factors such as what outputs it has.
Learning audio properly is a far bigger topic than a single video could hope to convey. What I do recommend is an entire channel, Curtis Judd, who is very knowledgeable indeed and if you flick through his channel, you'll find lots of useful stuff to watch: ua-cam.com/users/curtisjudd
Do you have any opinion on the video quality between the nx100 and the Sony ax700? I'm trying to decide between the two, will be recording church services and night time high school Marching band. Thanks
I've not tried the AX700 but if I recall correctly, it's the "consumer" version of the NX80, ie the same but without the XLR audio handle; the NX80 has a very similar sensor in it to the NX100 but I think the NX80's is slightly better, plus it has the newer autofocus so I presume the AX700 has those too. However, the AX700 doesn't have the same form factor as the NX100 (eg only one lens ring and not as many assignable buttons) so ergonomics may be a factor to consider as well.
These are excellent "affordable" Cameras as I use this one nearly every day , and use also a PXW X 70 as they have the same the sensors and picture quality the same (and no problems with the View Finder , although the View Finder of the X 70 is better ) ...very good value in the $$$ department .
Just an additional question to your excellent review: Is there a smooth (=not noticeable) transition from electronic the clear image zoom to the optical zoom, so that you can have nearly the same zoom effect, like if you would use a conventional 20x optical zoom? Thanks!
Hi, first of all, excellent review! Would you recommend this camera for a church? I was impressed on how good it does in low light which are conditions we face commonly in our church. Thanks again!
+David Valenzuela Jr I've not specifically tried in a church situations but the NX100 had the best gain I've seen on a budget camcorder so unless you've got loads of money to spend on more pro cams or lighting rigs \- and I mean LOTS more money then I believe this would do a good job. You should also be able to plug the church audio system into the NX100 as well via the XLR sockets so that could be a bonus too.
Hi. Is this camcorder better that the Panasonic X1000 4K...? The price of both is similar. But many people say the Panasonic is very bad at low light....
I love my HXR-NX100.A great entry level pro camcorder with lots of up front manual controls.Superb quality video for standard DVD work.Viewfinder is useless but I use a field monitor so no worries.This little machine is a gem at the price.Thanks for a fantastic review....love your channel
+SuperRtrtrtr Here in the UK, the NX100 is around £1,300 and the XF200 retails for £2,000 so yes, there's still a decent difference. The XF still has better ergonomics though (eg eyepiece, rotatable handle) and features such as waveform which the NX doesn't. Sad that its image is so grainy.
So far best review ever, last year i purchased Panasonic HMC80 which is a disaster under low lights condition, at that time the NX100 wasn't on the market yet and i'm always been Sony camcorder fan, i'm a wedding and events videographer based on my budget this gear seems excellent downgrade on my Panasonic HMC80, do you highly recommend me by updating to NX100 ? much appreciate you're advice cheers...
usefull review. I would love to see a comparison between NX100 and Pxw-x70. which of these two you'd suggest for a video giornalist who works for web, without such a great experience in filming?
They're both good. The X70 is smaller, more expensive but has 4K upgrade ability (at a price). The NX offers more manual controls. Whichever one is best for you is therefore something only you can decide bearing in mind those factors plus what you're shooting and who for.
Hi, thanks for this review. Would you say that the NX100 and PXW-X70 are equal in terms of image quality using the XAVC 50mbps? I'm debating which one to buy. 4K would be nice, but not essential. I like the idea of 3 manual rings on the lens and overall form factor of the NX100.
I confess I haven't done a direct X70 to NX100 comparison, ie peering closely at the pixels to see which might be better. I don't think you'd be disappointed with either so perhaps the ergonomics should be your deciding factor.
If the receiver has a hotshoe mount then yes, like any hotshoe accessory. You'll need to run the audio cable from the receiver into one of the camcorder XLR inputs of course, so ensure you have the right connectors.
Great review. I just opened the box on this camera. I will put it to the test Sunday shooting some live theater. Bought it mainly for the low light capability. I used the Canon xf100 and it was full of noise. Hoping this one is better. I chose it over the x70 purely because of form. I love the manual rings!
It's way better than the XF100 for noise. Be aware of course that the lens ramps down as you zoom in so you'll lose light that way, best to get as close as physically possible to help keep the iris open.
best review on the NX100, thank you.i am looking forward to purchasing 2 NX100 and my question is do they have the sync recording mode like NX5. I hope the question is clear. Thank you so much!!!
Your review has been the most helpful so far about the NX100. I particularly liked the low light test. It's hard to tell on UA-cam, but what's your thought on acceptable gain before the noise kicks into not acceptable for a paying client? I have completed some initial research and cannot find any camcorder at this price point that I feel would be any better. If you know of one, please let me know. Otherwise, I plan to purchase the Sony HXR-NX100 because of the overall value for the money.
Ah well, that depends on the client of course. Some can be very unfussy and not realise things could or should be any different. All I would say is that, like the PXW-X70, the NX100 does a splendid job in my opinion of masking noise from the gain. I don't know of any (in this price range for sure) that does it better.
I know you can adjust the diopter but that doesn't affect the viewfinder image per se, just the sharpness of how you see it. I still didn't like it :-)
Hi, i'like to see a low light test between the cx900 and the nx100. Both have the same sensor, but the cx900 is in the consumer market and the nx 100 in the profissional line !!!
i have this model and i can say it is such a great machine i use it for many events such as all type of sports, interviews, seminars etc wounderful machine by sony. But i have a question i use the xavc format and normally my files go up to 14gb to 18gb is there any way i can lower this.
It depends what delivery format you will use. For online use, shoot progressive (25p); for DVD shoot 1080/50i (and render down to SD interlaced for the DVD). For blu-ray shoot 1080/50i
I cannot give any kind of tutorial on how to use a camcorder and editing software in a reply to a UA-cam comment. I suggest you first read the manuals for the camcorder and software for a start then sit down for a long session of watching UA-cam tutorials specific to your software.
Thanks for a very clear and beautiful review,will you advice me to buy this camera for professional music video shoot ? i prefer camcorders to DSLR and i was looking at the lowest prize for a professional camera and i think this is pretty cool, thanks
Without knowing a lot more about the shoot, your expertise and so on, I can't possibly advise you of anything. That said, this is certainly the lowest price pro/semi-pro camcorder I know of, with decent specs and image.
for music video, it may be best to go with a dslr ,for eg the nikon d 750 or d810 , you can get better images in terms of a more filmish look that nice creamy look that a camcorder cant give you for live events i think this is a boss but for music video where you have to be at your most creative its best to go with a dslr where you can create magic with various lenses
have the pmw200 and the nx100. Only one complaint about the nx100. You cannot change file names. On the pmw200 we set the sene number as the file name then when editing very easy to sort. White board and chalk bnoards are now out you just type in the file name if you shooting corporate or any video from a script would be so great if they could only solve this on the nx100
I am looking camera if I bought this one do u think it is the right choose? I am going to shoot wedding, community even .... would please say something about mic and spare batteries as well. thanks
I can't possibly decide for you. It depends on your experience, what type of "look" you're going for and what your budget is. I don't understand what you want to know about the batteries or mic?
yes I understand what u saying, but from ur experience about that camera I mean. I was looking for sony PXW-z150 but from the other comment which I saw is was not good. I so impressed for the video what u done the quality is looks nice . My budget is from 3-5000. About the mic the spare battery which one is nice for this one? Thanks again for ur help
I liked this camera. It does not mean that it is necessarily right for you nor am I going to state categorically that it is or is not, as this depends on the factors I mentioned above. Sony make plenty of batteries suitable for this camcorder. As for mic, maybe an Audio Technica AT875R - low cost, good quality, and compact.
It's certainly newer and with a better, more up to date sensor but I think your cam has interchangeable lenses (?) while this is fixed and you won't get much shallow depth of field with this, if that's a look you're after
that was a nice and in depth review of this camcorder! The 1inch sensor camcorders are going to be to new standard for journalism , shooting events like dance recitals,... I now have the 3 year old sony HXR-NX3 with 20x zoom. From your video I can say this NX100 produces a sharper image than mine. So I think the low light of mine NX3 is bout the same as the canon XF200. So would I sell my NX3 for this one? I hope the 24x clear image zoom is without visual quality loss. So I want a sharper HD picture (no need for 4K) and a less heavier camcorder. the NX3 is heavy to hold.
Thank you, glad you liked the review. I can't decide for you whether to sell the NX3 and change to this model, only you can decide whether it's worth it in your circumstances.
Hi sir I have this same camera but the problem is I don't know how to connect microphone to this camera can you please tell me how to connect microphone to this camera Thank you so much
If it's an XLR (professional) microphone then it plugs into the XLR connector on the side of the handle. If it's a consumer-grade mic with a 3.5mm jack, then I seem to recall this camcorder does not have a suitable input.
+TubeShooterMag I actually purchased an FS7 earlier this week, can't wait and am very excited for it, so I'm just browsing all of these bargain cameras, something I can just run and gun with perhaps. I really like the stabilization on this guy. And I will probably be buying a new lens hood with a shutter close, can't keep track of things I might lose such as the lens cover. Great review btw thanks. :) Subbed.
An FS7? Lucky you! Super camera I believe. The stabilisation on the NX100 is decent for that kind of cam. Oddly, the absolute best stabilisation of all is on some of Sony's consumer camcorders like the AX53 / AX33; labelled "BOSS" it gimbals the entire lens and sensor within the camera and it's mindboggling. The new AX53 adds an electronic stabiliser as well (in HD mode only). I take mine along to corporate shoots when I'm filming inside moving vehicles. It doesn't look "pro" but it does a better job than the pro cameras unless you add gimballed stabilisers to them.
Great video of it's features! What I would like to know is how quickly can the video from this camera be rendered/edited with its given formats/codecs without the need for a beefed up specs of a laptop/desktop computer for web use?
I understand that. Perhaps I should have worded my question differently. With computer components being equal and since this camera can record in both MP4 and AVCHD formats, is there a difference in rendering times between these file formats? My point being is that I am looking to edit and render quickly to upload my clips. Would an MP4 file essentially be almost no rendering time since the output file I'm looking to end up with IS an MP4 file? I need true run-and-gun shooting as well as post-processing.
You are confusing file formats with codecs. AVCHD and mp4 both use the h.264 codec to do the actual compression so decode/recode time is essentially the same all else being equal. That said the NX100 XAVC-S files (mp4 format) are 50Mbps so there's more data than the AVCHD ones at 28Mbps, so decoding (and hence editing) could take longer. But by far and away the biggest factor will be the format you're encoding to, not decoding from. And while some editing software can do a certain degree of lossless re-encoding on some parts of a file, everything would have to be exactly the same as the input file for this to work so you're probably on a dead loss there.
Thanks so much for this! Looking into getting a set-up for a home green screen studio, for youtube documentaries. Using 3d images in the background etc that need 4k, plus the ability to zoom in on shots without losing quality. I was looking into the Panasonic HC-X1E 4K, but see this model is cheaper at the moment. Is there a significant difference in quality to justify the extra couple hundred on the Panasonic? And likewise, is there any difference between the two I should consider for my set-up? Many thanks in advance
It's a long time since I looked at these but as I recall, the Panasonic has many more codec options and can do 4K 50p (60 US) so provided you're lighting your screen and yourself properly, it would give you more options for editing. I have a suspicion but don't take my word for it, that the Panasonic can output 10-bit video to an external recorder which would help with keying but obviously this costs more (additional recorder) and do check that as I'm not 100% sure
I have also just noticed that Panasonic now have an X2 and X20 model out which seems to be an updated version of these camcorders. The X2 is the "pro" version and the X20 is akin to the HC-X1. Not sure about the relative costs. I would presume (though I have no information to go on) that the new models would include better, more modern sensors etc thought this may not be necessary for your use.
@@TubeShooterMag Amazing, thank you again! I'll take a look at these models. I did wonder if there would be a new one, given the age of the X1, but (surprisingly?) non-marketing/sponsored content info about these things are hard to come by.
You can't swap the lens as such - it's fixed - but you can buy adapters that screw on the front to give it a wider angle. i imagine (though I have not checked) that this would include fisheye.
I have nx100 I record a long time and imported video to a computer but get several files and there is cut in the audio between them How do I import a single file without cutting and thank you
I have faced the same problem with sony CX900 when Transfer files via card reader , but when I started to transfer files through the camera dissolved problem but in nx100 problem stel
It is a standard function of AVCHD that files over 2GB are split. You cannot simply copy the files from the camcorder and drop them onto the timeline. You must use Edius's "import" function to bring the footage in, and Edius will correctly assemble the clips.
Sony camcorders are very close to perfect.
Sony has a 1 inch sensor.
Canon 1/2.8.
Makes a big difference in low light.
It certainly does. The cameras were pitched at the same kind of market and around the same budget points so the comparison is worth doing. The sensor was always the weak point of the Canon, otherwise I loved the camcorder.
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How well does the camera perform on fully auto?
Didn't try it as I don't see the point. If you're going to put this cam into full auto you might as well buy one of Sony's consumer cams like a CX900.
+TubeShooterMag I was wondering this question too... Not because I don't know how to use the settings, but because there are certain situations I have where I have to pull out a camera in an instant and start recording, surprise moments as well as planned shots is what I deal with
Amazing how many people in this comment section have zero knowledge about cameras and filming but want to buy the big and expensive ones.
You've really made my day! LMAO. 🤣🤣 But your point is absolutely true.🫵🏼
solid review
Thanks.
+TubeShooterMag Thanks for your reply. I recently emailed B&H photo and asked them if they could do a comparison on camcorders in the $3000 U.S. max range. I eagerly await their response as there many choices and extreme confusion on my part. I wish guys like you would get the makers to lend you all of their semipro stuff to test and provide this crucial comparison. Well done.
Yes, I wish I could get the makers to do that too! Sony UK's PR have been fabulous. Never even had a reply from Panasonic PR or Canon, sadly.
I like it, thanks for the great review as always. (Old subscriber from older channel)
Cheers!
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they shot one cut of the dead with this which is actually a fantastic movie.
Enjoyed your review so much I purchased the camera. Very pleased so far, however the camera is large, certainly a 'full size video cam'. I found that 0 db is equivalent to ISO 100. The camera is great down to 18db or 800 ISO. The image is certainly usable down to 24db or 1600 ISO. After that things get pretty noisy, but could be used in a pinch. Keep up the good work.
Nx 200 4k Cam review please
Congratulation !!!! I consider it A PERFECT REVIEW One more tine CONGRATULATIONS !!!
I am going to add this Camera to my Superb PXW X 70 ( 2 K ) , it will match the picture very well and the price too . Thanks for your review .
+Kapiti Paparazzi I imagine it will make a good complement. Cheers.
I was either going with this or the Sony HXR-MC2500. Ultimately decided to buy this when I get money in order. Mainly since I want the XLR inputs.
Fantastic review. Well done. The best I've seen. Thanks.
Thank you!
Good review and helpful information. Cheers.
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Finally a good review on this camera (listen B&H)
So, im debating between NX100, CX900 which both have 1in sensor.
Which would be better for weddings and events ?
( I don't need the XLR found on the NX100 )
Thank you. Between those two I'd still take the NX100 because of the greater manual controls. On the other hand, if you prefer to pop things on auto or if you need the camera to be tiny so as to be unobtrusive then maybe the CX900. I'm not a big fan of the CX900 though, I think the PXW-X70 is much better.
Sony NX100 or Panasonic 190 or Sony AX53 or JVC 170 for Run and Gun UA-cam Camera ?
It depends what you're shooting! Your question is too generic to answer.
Thanks But Now I m Getting the Canon VIXIA GX10 for $2500
Excellent and thorough review! I'm certain that the way Sony gets around the +db noise issue is with noise reduction technology, which smooth's the image detail along with the grain. You can see that the Canon uses less NR and the image has more detail, but also more noise. It's a trade off, but it's obviously best to shoot with more light. Also the images shot in the on the lake "look" like a single chip camera. The smooth contrast range isn't there - but that could be UA-cam I guess. Here's a video that I shot with my old tape-based 3 chip Sony V1u for comparison: ua-cam.com/video/i7RvatSALX0/v-deo.html
+Steve Kauzlarich I don't find the Canon's image more detailed than the Sony's but perhaps that's my tired old eyes :-( !
Nice video of the planes by the way. Tracking moving planes smoothly can be damned tricky!
Also, again, I really appreciate your reviews. They are very helpful and I really like your style in your videos. You are clearly spoken, practical, and clearly knowledgable. More *likes* sent your way from this Australian educational UA-camr.
Thanks Phillip :-)
Useful.
Please what's the shooting time on battery?
Which camera should I buy? This or the Sony Hxr-mc88?
Depends on your budget and needs. Both are HD only, the NX100 has more manual controls (eg three lens rings) whereas the MC88 only has the one but is a more compact camcorder, which might be important to some buyers. The MC88 only shoots the old AVCHD format but for many uses this will be perfectly fine, where the NX100 shoots Sony's XAVC-S if I recall correctly.
Ok thanks.
nice video quality... I like it...
You are a wonderful reviewer. I'm so glad I found your channel.
Thank you.
It still seems the PXW-X70 is the clear winner for just a little bit more cash.
Yes if you want 4K upgradability and compactness. No if you want three lens rings and a few more buttons.
Thank you for the upload.
Always very informative. Thank you for the really good review.
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Good review. I was also pleased with the low noise at the higher gain settings. My only complaint is not being able solo each audio channel when using 2 mikes, otherwise it's an excellent camera for the price.
Solo for monitoring you mean? Yes, good point.
Does it have touch screen focus to rack focus or do you have to rack focus manually?
There is an Auto/Manual switch
Hello i need to film my sister wedding and i dont know how to record a good sound from this camera how can i conect to the dj plate? I need a wirrless recorder ? Wich i sholud buy for this camera? Any adviced
A comprehensive answer to this would take several pages, sorry. You can record decent audio with the Rode Filmmaker wireless kit. Recording from the DJ mixer depends on several factors such as what outputs it has.
TubeShooterMag
You can recommend a UA-cam video where I can learn about audio recording for these cameras , thank for your answer
Learning audio properly is a far bigger topic than a single video could hope to convey. What I do recommend is an entire channel, Curtis Judd, who is very knowledgeable indeed and if you flick through his channel, you'll find lots of useful stuff to watch: ua-cam.com/users/curtisjudd
Do you have any opinion on the video quality between the nx100 and the Sony ax700? I'm trying to decide between the two, will be recording church services and night time high school Marching band. Thanks
I've not tried the AX700 but if I recall correctly, it's the "consumer" version of the NX80, ie the same but without the XLR audio handle; the NX80 has a very similar sensor in it to the NX100 but I think the NX80's is slightly better, plus it has the newer autofocus so I presume the AX700 has those too. However, the AX700 doesn't have the same form factor as the NX100 (eg only one lens ring and not as many assignable buttons) so ergonomics may be a factor to consider as well.
@@TubeShooterMag thank you
I was excited until the 4:00 mark. :(
If you had a choice between this model and the HXR-NX3, which is better and which would you prefer.
"Better" depends on your definition so it's not a simple answer. Also, I have no experience with the NX3 so cannot make a valid comparison.
how much does this cost. i live in new zealand so what website cud i buy it off?
Number off xavcs movie scenes is full cannot record xavcs movies Sony nx 100 thies one problem how to solve
Your memory card can only record a certain number of files. You need to delete some files from the card or use a new card.
A good review. Too bad the viewfinder image breaks into rainbow.
Indeed. Still, good for the price.
nx 100 or nx 200 which is best if I have budget please. can we export as mp4 file format?
These are excellent "affordable" Cameras as I use this one nearly every day , and use also a PXW X 70 as they have the same the sensors and picture quality the same (and no problems with the View Finder , although the View Finder of the X 70 is better ) ...very good value in the $$$ department .
They're both great, I agree.
Is there a better Model to this one now?
Not at a similar price and style. Sony hasn’t updated its entry-level or consumer camcorders for ages
Just an additional question to your excellent review: Is there a smooth (=not noticeable) transition from electronic the clear image zoom to the optical zoom, so that you can have nearly the same zoom effect, like if you would use a conventional 20x optical zoom? Thanks!
+Nik Zuhause There was no transition that I noticed. Cheers.
Is buying NX100 still worth for live broadcasting at churches?
I would say so, if it fits your needs and budget.
I am currently doing this research for the same use.
Hi, first of all, excellent review!
Would you recommend this camera for a church? I was impressed on how good it does in low light which are conditions we face commonly in our church.
Thanks again!
+David Valenzuela Jr I've not specifically tried in a church situations but the NX100 had the best gain I've seen on a budget camcorder so unless you've got loads of money to spend on more pro cams or lighting rigs \- and I mean LOTS more money then I believe this would do a good job. You should also be able to plug the church audio system into the NX100 as well via the XLR sockets so that could be a bonus too.
Зачем выпускают качество плохое .
Despite using Google Translate, I don't understand your question. The quality is not poor, it has a very decent image especially for its price.
Nice video quality
Thanks for the video! I have purchased this camera about a month ago and all of my clients are happy with the quality! :)
Excellent!
The microphone of my camera Sony HXR NX100 stopped suddenly the sound doesn't come out anymore when I make videos what should I do please
Hi. Is this camcorder better that the Panasonic X1000 4K...? The price of both is similar. But many people say the Panasonic is very bad at low light....
Depends what you mean by "better".
I love my HXR-NX100.A great entry level pro camcorder with lots of up front manual controls.Superb quality video for standard DVD work.Viewfinder is useless but I use a field monitor so no worries.This little machine is a gem at the price.Thanks for a fantastic review....love your channel
Thank you. It is indeed a great little cam.
The XF200 costs $3500 U.S. and the NX-100 costs $1700 U.S. Amazing that the Sony blows the Canon out of the water for less than half the price!
+SuperRtrtrtr Here in the UK, the NX100 is around £1,300 and the XF200 retails for £2,000 so yes, there's still a decent difference. The XF still has better ergonomics though (eg eyepiece, rotatable handle) and features such as waveform which the NX doesn't. Sad that its image is so grainy.
Knew that voice as soon as this started .... love your canalboat work.
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So far best review ever, last year i purchased Panasonic HMC80 which is a disaster under low lights condition, at that time the NX100 wasn't on the market yet and i'm always been Sony camcorder fan, i'm a wedding and events videographer based on my budget this gear seems excellent downgrade on my Panasonic HMC80, do you highly recommend me by updating to NX100 ? much appreciate you're advice cheers...
+Garo Kurumlian Hard to recommend without knowing more about you but if this fits your budget then it's excellent for the price.
usefull review. I would love to see a comparison between NX100 and Pxw-x70. which of these two you'd suggest for a video giornalist who works for web, without such a great experience in filming?
They're both good. The X70 is smaller, more expensive but has 4K upgrade ability (at a price). The NX offers more manual controls. Whichever one is best for you is therefore something only you can decide bearing in mind those factors plus what you're shooting and who for.
Hi, thanks for this review. Would you say that the NX100 and PXW-X70 are equal in terms of image quality using the XAVC 50mbps? I'm debating which one to buy. 4K would be nice, but not essential. I like the idea of 3 manual rings on the lens and overall form factor of the NX100.
I confess I haven't done a direct X70 to NX100 comparison, ie peering closely at the pixels to see which might be better. I don't think you'd be disappointed with either so perhaps the ergonomics should be your deciding factor.
+TubeShooterMag
Great thanks, for quick reply!
can i attach a Sennheiser wireless mic receiver in the hotshoe?
If the receiver has a hotshoe mount then yes, like any hotshoe accessory. You'll need to run the audio cable from the receiver into one of the camcorder XLR inputs of course, so ensure you have the right connectors.
Great review. I just opened the box on this camera. I will put it to the test Sunday shooting some live theater. Bought it mainly for the low light capability. I used the Canon xf100 and it was full of noise. Hoping this one is better. I chose it over the x70 purely because of form. I love the manual rings!
It's way better than the XF100 for noise. Be aware of course that the lens ramps down as you zoom in so you'll lose light that way, best to get as close as physically possible to help keep the iris open.
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best review on the NX100, thank you.i am looking forward to purchasing 2 NX100 and my question is do they have the sync recording mode like NX5. I hope the question is clear. Thank you so much!!!
The question is clear but I don't know what you're referring to, sorry. What is sync mode on an NX5?
+FROSTY SEVEN If you mean can it record to both cards at the same time...yes it can.
Your review has been the most helpful so far about the NX100. I particularly liked the low light test. It's hard to tell on UA-cam, but what's your thought on acceptable gain before the noise kicks into not acceptable for a paying client? I have completed some initial research and cannot find any camcorder at this price point that I feel would be any better. If you know of one, please let me know. Otherwise, I plan to purchase the Sony HXR-NX100 because of the overall value for the money.
Ah well, that depends on the client of course. Some can be very unfussy and not realise things could or should be any different. All I would say is that, like the PXW-X70, the NX100 does a splendid job in my opinion of masking noise from the gain. I don't know of any (in this price range for sure) that does it better.
+TubeShooterMag thanks for responding and that's what I was looking for the best possible noise reduction in low lighting at the price point
How much sir?? I need one
How well does this focus close? I need to shoot some bugs and plant buds.
+Damian Dodd With apologies, I didn't check macro focus, sorry.
What frame rate were you shooting the river boats footage with?
25p
Excellent, balance,d concise review. Thanks!
Thanks Walter!
Thinking about getting 1 but not sure because of the size.. special when ur traveling😁
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Phil
The viewfinder it's no so bad , there is a adjustable bottom on right side of the viewfinder and to my opinion is good, not WOW good but OK !!!
I know you can adjust the diopter but that doesn't affect the viewfinder image per se, just the sharpness of how you see it. I still didn't like it :-)
Hi, i'like to see a low light test between the cx900 and the nx100. Both have the same sensor, but the cx900 is in the consumer market and the nx 100 in the profissional line !!!
I no longer have either camcorder so cannot make this comparison, unfortunately.
Great video. How do you remove the markings on the screen? Mine stays on my screen all the time. The icons of the sd card
does this camera have night vision?
Offhand, I don't recall sorry. Best to look up the specs on Sony's website.
Extremely helpful review. by the way, cud u tell a brief comparison with AG-UX90 as shown with canon in this review.
The UX90 has more features and can shoot 4K and is more expensive. The NX100 is a bargain HD-only camcorder. They're not really comparable.
its very
help full
i have this model and i can say it is such a great machine i use it for many events such as all type of sports, interviews, seminars etc wounderful machine by sony.
But i have a question i use the xavc format and normally my files go up to 14gb to 18gb is there any way i can lower this.
No; it records XAVC-S at 50Mbps and that's why the files look good but it is quite a high bitrate hence huge files if the recordings are very long.
i am using sony nx100 camera,my experience is very good work and nice colour tone....
In which format do I have to shoot in the weddings ? Is it ok 1080 with 50 i?
It depends what delivery format you will use. For online use, shoot progressive (25p); for DVD shoot 1080/50i (and render down to SD interlaced for the DVD). For blu-ray shoot 1080/50i
I shoot 1080 50i FX
But how do i have to export in adobe premiere pro ? Which are the proper settings ?
I cannot give any kind of tutorial on how to use a camcorder and editing software in a reply to a UA-cam comment. I suggest you first read the manuals for the camcorder and software for a start then sit down for a long session of watching UA-cam tutorials specific to your software.
Ca Sony HXR NX100 use with wireless controller ? If so, which Wireless controller can be used ?
I need your suggestion.
Thanks before hand.
I don't know, sorry. Best check with Sony or take a look at the product manual (available online)
TubeShooterMag I'll check it thanks
Thanks for a very clear and beautiful review,will you advice me to buy this camera for professional music video shoot ? i prefer camcorders to DSLR and i was looking at the lowest prize for a professional camera and i think this is pretty cool, thanks
Without knowing a lot more about the shoot, your expertise and so on, I can't possibly advise you of anything. That said, this is certainly the lowest price pro/semi-pro camcorder I know of, with decent specs and image.
for music video, it may be best to go with a dslr ,for eg the nikon d
750 or d810 ,
you can get better images in terms of a more filmish look that nice
creamy look that a camcorder cant give you for live events i think this
is a boss but for music video where you have to be at your most creative
its best to go with a dslr where you can create magic with various
lenses
have the pmw200 and the nx100. Only one complaint about the nx100. You cannot change file names. On the pmw200 we set the sene number as the file name then when editing very easy to sort. White board and chalk bnoards are now out you just type in the file name if you shooting corporate or any video from a script would be so great if they could only solve this on the nx100
Good point which I hadn't noticed. Anything to make sorting files in the edit easier has to be a good thing.
Hi Andre, how do you find the nx100 compares to the pmw200?
Cost??
No point me quoting a cost as it varies around the world and varies over time. Talk to your local dealer. Or use Google.
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I am looking camera if I bought this one do u think it is the right choose? I am going to shoot wedding, community even .... would please say something about mic and spare batteries as well. thanks
I can't possibly decide for you. It depends on your experience, what type of "look" you're going for and what your budget is. I don't understand what you want to know about the batteries or mic?
yes I understand what u saying, but from ur experience about that camera I mean. I was looking for sony PXW-z150 but from the other comment which I saw is was not good. I so impressed for the video what u done the quality is looks nice . My budget is from 3-5000. About the mic the spare battery which one is nice for this one? Thanks again for ur help
I liked this camera. It does not mean that it is necessarily right for you nor am I going to state categorically that it is or is not, as this depends on the factors I mentioned above.
Sony make plenty of batteries suitable for this camcorder. As for mic, maybe an Audio Technica AT875R - low cost, good quality, and compact.
Thanks for a very clear and beautiful review. Thanks again. I got it.
Great!
+TubeShooterMag Hi, can you confirm if it can do interval recording for time lapse?
I can't, unfortunately, as I'm not sure. Best check the manual on Sony's website.
excellent review
Cheers!
How does all this fit onboard?!
It doesn't, this was a loan unit and has been returned.
I currently have a Sony NEX VG10, I'm looking to upgrade. I mostly film nature, cooking and misc. Any opinion on if this will deliver?
It's certainly newer and with a better, more up to date sensor but I think your cam has interchangeable lenses (?) while this is fixed and you won't get much shallow depth of field with this, if that's a look you're after
I want to purchase how I can
Whether the eve view and the screen are alternative in panasonic AG-UX90 too?
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that was a nice and in depth review of this camcorder! The 1inch sensor camcorders are going to be to new standard for journalism , shooting events like dance recitals,... I now have the 3 year old sony HXR-NX3 with 20x zoom. From your video I can say this NX100 produces a sharper image than mine. So I think the low light of mine NX3 is bout the same as the canon XF200.
So would I sell my NX3 for this one? I hope the 24x clear image zoom is without visual quality loss.
So I want a sharper HD picture (no need for 4K) and a less heavier camcorder. the NX3 is heavy to hold.
Thank you, glad you liked the review. I can't decide for you whether to sell the NX3 and change to this model, only you can decide whether it's worth it in your circumstances.
Can the AG AC30 camera export a timestamp for legal video?
I don't know, I've never used it.
Thank you!
Hi sir I have this same camera but the problem is I don't know how to connect microphone to this camera can you please tell me how to connect microphone to this camera Thank you so much
If it's an XLR (professional) microphone then it plugs into the XLR connector on the side of the handle. If it's a consumer-grade mic with a 3.5mm jack, then I seem to recall this camcorder does not have a suitable input.
What a beauty, gorgeous picture for the price.
+Atlan Music I think it's a bargain for sure
+TubeShooterMag I actually purchased an FS7 earlier this week, can't wait and am very excited for it, so I'm just browsing all of these bargain cameras, something I can just run and gun with perhaps. I really like the stabilization on this guy. And I will probably be buying a new lens hood with a shutter close, can't keep track of things I might lose such as the lens cover. Great review btw thanks. :) Subbed.
An FS7? Lucky you! Super camera I believe. The stabilisation on the NX100 is decent for that kind of cam. Oddly, the absolute best stabilisation of all is on some of Sony's consumer camcorders like the AX53 / AX33; labelled "BOSS" it gimbals the entire lens and sensor within the camera and it's mindboggling. The new AX53 adds an electronic stabiliser as well (in HD mode only). I take mine along to corporate shoots when I'm filming inside moving vehicles. It doesn't look "pro" but it does a better job than the pro cameras unless you add gimballed stabilisers to them.
Great video of it's features! What I would like to know is how quickly can the video from this camera be rendered/edited with its given formats/codecs without the need for a beefed up specs of a laptop/desktop computer for web use?
It's impossible to answer. "How quickly" depends on your computer, how complex your edit is, how long it is etc.
I understand that. Perhaps I should have worded my question differently. With computer components being equal and since this camera can record in both MP4 and AVCHD formats, is there a difference in rendering times between these file formats?
My point being is that I am looking to edit and render quickly to upload my clips. Would an MP4 file essentially be almost no rendering time since the output file I'm looking to end up with IS an MP4 file? I need true run-and-gun shooting as well as post-processing.
You are confusing file formats with codecs. AVCHD and mp4 both use the h.264 codec to do the actual compression so decode/recode time is essentially the same all else being equal. That said the NX100 XAVC-S files (mp4 format) are 50Mbps so there's more data than the AVCHD ones at 28Mbps, so decoding (and hence editing) could take longer.
But by far and away the biggest factor will be the format you're encoding to, not decoding from. And while some editing software can do a certain degree of lossless re-encoding on some parts of a file, everything would have to be exactly the same as the input file for this to work so you're probably on a dead loss there.
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Thanks so much for this! Looking into getting a set-up for a home green screen studio, for youtube documentaries. Using 3d images in the background etc that need 4k, plus the ability to zoom in on shots without losing quality. I was looking into the Panasonic HC-X1E 4K, but see this model is cheaper at the moment. Is there a significant difference in quality to justify the extra couple hundred on the Panasonic? And likewise, is there any difference between the two I should consider for my set-up? Many thanks in advance
It's a long time since I looked at these but as I recall, the Panasonic has many more codec options and can do 4K 50p (60 US) so provided you're lighting your screen and yourself properly, it would give you more options for editing. I have a suspicion but don't take my word for it, that the Panasonic can output 10-bit video to an external recorder which would help with keying but obviously this costs more (additional recorder) and do check that as I'm not 100% sure
@@TubeShooterMag That's super helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time. Great channel :)
I have also just noticed that Panasonic now have an X2 and X20 model out which seems to be an updated version of these camcorders. The X2 is the "pro" version and the X20 is akin to the HC-X1. Not sure about the relative costs. I would presume (though I have no information to go on) that the new models would include better, more modern sensors etc thought this may not be necessary for your use.
@@TubeShooterMag Amazing, thank you again! I'll take a look at these models. I did wonder if there would be a new one, given the age of the X1, but (surprisingly?) non-marketing/sponsored content info about these things are hard to come by.
Good job
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is it possible to swap lenses ? (fish eye etc)
You can't swap the lens as such - it's fixed - but you can buy adapters that screw on the front to give it a wider angle. i imagine (though I have not checked) that this would include fisheye.
thanks for the feedback
is it use ful for green matte keying ?
As much as any other is, I suppose. I can't recall offhand if it shoots 4:2:2 but obviously that would be better for it. Check the specs.
I have nx100 I record a long time and imported video to a computer but get several files and there is cut in the audio between them How do I import a single file without cutting and thank you
What format did you record in and what editing software are you using?
avchd and i use edius editing .
I have faced the same problem with sony CX900 when Transfer files via card reader , but when I started to transfer files through the camera dissolved problem but in nx100 problem stel
if i record for 1 hour the move cut for many files 2GB every one
It is a standard function of AVCHD that files over 2GB are split. You cannot simply copy the files from the camcorder and drop them onto the timeline. You must use Edius's "import" function to bring the footage in, and Edius will correctly assemble the clips.