JVC / HD Everio

Feature Comparison & Specifications

Feature Comparison

  GZ-HD7 GZ-HD3
Full HD 1920x1080 Recording Yes -
Lens FUJINON Professional HD Lens KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
Zoom Ratio 10x Optical / 200x Digital 10x (Still: 8x) Optical / 200x Digital
Video Image Stabilizer Optical Digital
Manual Focus Ring Yes -
Color Viewfinder Yes -
Auto Illumi. Light - Yes
HD Gigabrid Engine Yes
2.8" Wide Clear LCD Yes
Focus Assist Function Yes
Zebra Function Yes
Auto Exposure Bracketing Yes
Shutter Priority Yes (via Button) Yes (via Menu)
Aperture Priority Yes (via Button) Yes (via Menu)
Brightness Control Yes (via Button) Yes (via Menu)
Sharpness Control Yes
Histogram Display (during Playback) Yes
Program AE Portrait, Sports, Twilight, Snow, Spotlight
Accessory Shoe Yes
Stick Control Yes
Power-Linked Operation Yes
Playlist Function Yes
Direct DVD Burning with SHARE STATION Yes
Direct Backup to PC Yes
Data Battery Yes
Built-in Sliding Lens Cover Yes
Provided Software
  • [Windows] CyberLink BD Solution
  • [Macintosh] QuickTime Component for Everio
Dimensions (WxHxL) 3-5/8" x 3-1/16" x 7-3/8"
(91mm x 77mm x 186mm)
3-1/4" x 3" x 6-1/8"
(82mm x 75mm x 154mm)
Weight (with lens hood)
  • 1.5lbs (665g) without battery
  • 1.7lbs (750g) with battery
  • 1.3lbs (585g) without battery
  • 1.5lbs (670g) with battery

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Specifications

  GZ-HD7 GZ-HD3
Format SD-VIDEO High Definition Video Recorder Profile:
  • Video: MPEG-2 TS
  • Audio: MPEG-1 Layer2
  • Still: JPEG
Storage Media 1.8" Hard Disk Drive (Embedded), SDHC/SD Memory Card
Hard Disk Drive Capacity 60GB
Images Sensors 16:9 1/5" Progressive 3-CCD, 570K-pixel each
Effective Pixels for Capture Moving images 530K-pixel each 430K-pixel each
Still images 530K-pixel each 530K-pixel each
Lens Zoom Ratio Optical 10x / Digital 200x Optical 10x (Still: 8x) / Digital 200x
Focal Length 3.3 - 33mm 3.2 (Still: 4.0) - 32mm
F Stop F1.8 - F1.9 F1.8 (Still: F1.9) - F2.4
Filter Diameter 46.0mm
ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speeds Moving images 1/2 - 1/4000
Still images 1/2 - 1/500
Video Recording Modes (VBR) FHD (1920x1080i, 26.6Mbps) / SP (1440x1080i, 19Mbps) / 1440CBR (1440x1080i, 27Mbps [CBR]) XP (1440x1080i, Max. 30Mbps, Ave. 26.6Mbps)
SP (1440x1080i, Max. 22Mbps, Ave. 19Mbps)
1440CBR (1440x1080i, 27Mbps [CBR])
Video Recording Time (max.) FHD/1440CBR: 5Hrs. XP/1440CBR: 5 Hrs.
SP: 7 Hrs.
Still Image Sizes
  • [4:3] 1440x1080 / 1024x768 / 640x480
  • [16:9] 1920x1080
No. of Still Images (max.) 9999
Interfaces USB2.0/1.1, HDMI Out, i.LINK Out, Component Video Out, S-Video Out, AV Out, SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot, DC In
Power Consumption
  • Approx. 6.7W (with Viewfinder)
  • Approx. 7.1W (with LCD)
  • Approx. 6.7W
Notes:
  • The terms and conditions above do not guarantee operation by all personal computers equipped with a USB 2.0 terminal.
  • Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Operation of hard disk drive protection is not guaranteed against all cases of shock or accident.
  • Everio cannot be used in low pressure areas (generally places that are more than 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) above sea level).
  • Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Apple, Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime iMovie, and Final Cut Pro are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States.
  • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC).
  • "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • i.LINK and i.LINK logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • The SD and SDHC logos are trademarks of the SD Card Association.
  • All brand names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders.

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