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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Colour & Noise Performance
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03.Motion & Sharpness Performance
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04.Low Light Performance
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05.Compression & Media
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06.Manual Controls
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07.Still Features
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08.Handling & Use
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09.Playback & Connectivity
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10.Audio & Other Features
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11.3D Features
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12.Canon HF S21 Comparison
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13.Sony HDR-CX550V Comparison
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14.Panasonic HDC-TM700 Comparison
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15.Conclusion
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16.Specs and Ratings
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17.Comments
Panasonic HDC-SDT750
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Sony HDR-CX550V Comparison
Panasonic HDC-SDT750 versus Canon HF S21
• The Canon HF S21 is the same price as the HDC-SDT750, but it does not have a 3D feature.
• The Canon has a more professional feel, better menu design, and sleeker controls.
• The HF S21 also has 64GB of internal memory, 2 memory card slots, and a native 25p record mode.
• For recording 2D footage, these models are similar, but the HDC-SDT750 has the edge in quality.
The Canon HF S21 and the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 retail for the same price (around $1400), but they have wildly different features and benefits. Where the HDC-SDT750 makes a spalsh is with its 3D capability and 1080/50p recording mode. The Canon HF S21, on the other hand, offers a more professional design, a native 1080/25p record mode, 64GB of internal flash memory, and two memory card slots.
So, which model gets you more bang for the buck? Unless you have a strong desire to shoot 3D video, the answer is probably the Canon HF S21. Of course, if you don't care about 3D content, you probably shouldn't be looking at the SDT750 in the first place (the Panasonic HDC-TM700 is a much better deal). The Canon HF S21 is the only consumer camcorder to offer a native 25p mode and it is also loaded with a PF30 and PF24 option as well.
With its abundance of internal memory, the Canon HF S21 is ready to go right out of the box, while you'll have to purchase an additional SDHC memory card if you want to use the Panasonic HDC-SDT750. Basically, what we're saying is that the price of the Panasonic is inflated here—and that high price is entirely a result of the novelty of 3D recording. The Canon HF S21 is pricey too, though, so you may be better off checking out some of the cheaper options out there.
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| Panasonic HDC-SDT750 | Canon HF S21 | |
| Price | £ | £ |
| Primary Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards | 64GB internal flash memory |
| Secondary Recording Media | None | 2x SD/SDHC memory card slots |
| Image Sensor | 1/4.1-inch CMOS (x3) | 1/2.6-inch CMOS |
| Effective Pixel Count | 7.59 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x3) | 6.01 megapixels |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| LCD | 3-inch with 230,400 pixels | 3.5-inch with 922,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | Yes | Yes |
| Weight |
435g (with battery) 630g (w/battery & 3D converter) |
520g (with battery) |
| Dimensions |
66 x 69 x 138mm (body only) 78 x 69 x 235mm (with 3D converter) |
75 x 74 x 148mm |
| HD | Yes | Yes |
| Frame Rates | 50i, 50p, 25p | 50i, PF30, PF24, 25p (native) |
| Compression |
AVCHD (50i) MPEG-4 original format (50p recording) |
AVCHD MPEG-4 (native 25p mode) |
| Maximum Bitrate |
28Mbps (1080/50p) 17Mbps (1080/50i) |
24Mbps |
| Optical Zoom |
12x (no zoom with 3D converter) |
10x |
| Stabilization |
Hybrid OIS (works with 3D converter) |
Optical with Dynamic and Powered IS settings |
| Scores | ||
| Panasonic HDC-SDT750 | Canon HF S21 | |
| Colour | 11.51 | 6.92 |
| Noise | 12.06 | 7.97 |
| Video Sharpness | 13.57 | 11.97 |
| Low Light Sensitivity | 5.62 | 4.34 |
| Low Light Colour | 8.21 | 6.23 |
| Low Light Noise | 11.94 | 6.99 |
| Bright Light 100% Crop Comparison | |
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Panasonic HDC-SDT750 100% Crop |
Canon HF S21 100% Crop |
| Colour Score Comparison |
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