Sony HXR-NX100 1" 3 ring 12x lens cam shipping October

http://www.hdwarrior.co.uk/2015/06/02/new-camcorder-from-sony-the-hxr-nx100-october-2015/

Appears to be HD, 60p. No world cam version.

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"The HXR-NX100 features a 1.0 type Exmor® R back-illuminated CMOS Sensor with 20 megapixels. The sensor, which is approximately the same size as a Super 16mm film frame, delivers high resolution, low noise and stunning picture quality even in low light conditions, as well as offering more depth of field control as demanded by today’s diverse shooting requirements. Stunning picture quality is further ensured by a fixed Sony G lens, offering 12x optical zoom from 29mm angle of view at wide end that can be increased to 24x with Clear Image Zoom, while retaining full resolution thanks to By Pixel Super Resolution Technology. Furthermore, zoom performance can be doubled at any point with a Digital Extender by up to 48x. These features, combined with built-in 4-step ND filter, mean the HXR-NX100 is well prepared to capture quality content in any environment.

"The HXR-NX100 is ergonomically designed to give a lightweight and easy-to-use form factor that ensures quality, reliability and peace of mind during any type of shoot. Three independent manual lens rings give simple access to zoom, focus and iris functions. The camcorder also provides a wide variety of connectivity options including HDMI, Multi/Micro USB, XLR terminals, REMOTE, Composite (BNC) and Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, which allows for a wide range of accessories without the need for cables, such as the HVL-LBPC Video Light and the UWP-D wireless microphone series.

"Further extending the recording flexibility of the Sony NXCAM range, the HXR-NX100 is able to record in AVCHD, DV and XAVC S 50Mbps for multiple choices and high quality images."


 
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Looks like under $2,000. HD only (60p), no 4K. It looks like a camera that would have sold like gangbusters a year ago. Looking at the number of posts on the Panasonic AG-DVX200 thread, I think they missed the boat. Personally, I'm happy, I need something just like this for an upcoming project, but the lack of 4K will probably limit sales in the developed world.

http://www.studiodaily.com/2015/06/sony-announces-sub-2000-super-16-hxr-nx100-camcorder/
 
This looks like a pretty solid camera for the price. 12x zoom is a bit limiting for a camera like this though. They're claiming 24x using 'clear image zoom' which sounds a little suspect. Anyone have any experience with that feature?
 
digital zoom can be every good when the sensor is oversampled and the zoomed image still has greater than one pixel of sensor for one pixel of image. I assume that is the case here.
 
JVC HM200 has a smaller sensor but it does have 4K for ~ $2,700. Canon XC10 has (probably the same) 1" sensor and 4K as well for ~ $2,500.

IMO, it will take a 4K camera from Samsung to make this market more competitive but it doesn't look as if Samsung wants to muddy waters here without an ally or two.
 
With a 1" sensor? I'd say yes. It should be pretty good in low light situations.

And I'm guessing $1,995.
Aside from sensitivity and DOF, which one would reproduce better colors and details? I think there's a good chance it will be a similar if not identical sensor as the PWX-X70 and other Sony 1"
sensor camera's.

EDIT:Also with that price, it's similar to the Panasonic AG-AC90 yet you're getting a larger sensor and possibly more features than the AC90. Although there are alot to ask, like how good the IS will be on the HXR-NX100, and will the sensor exhibit less shutter roll.
 
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