panasonic hpx170 vs hvx200a

[neil.]

Any differences besides the hvx200a having a mini dv tape compartment?

[Spitfire4life]

HVX200a runs off P2 cards, same as the HPX170. I'm not super familiar with the HPX170, but the HVX200 as a fantastic camera. I plan on getting one eventually.

[doyle]

the hpx170 and hvx200a will look super similar since they have same chips, an improved sensor from the original hvx200. they both will be a little bit wider than the 200 which is super helpful if you get an xtreme fisheye, and are better in lowlight.

the tape deck adds a lot of weight to camera as well, so the hpx170 is a lot lighter than both the hvx200/200a. there are a couple other little differences between the 170 and 200a, like a "delete last clip" function, built in histogram, and extra ND filter, but they will look pretty similar (and a lot better than the original hvx200) since they have the same sensors.

[Aatila]

the hpx170 and hvx200a will look super similar since they have same chips, an improved sensor from the original hvx200. they both will be a little bit wider than the 200 which is super helpful if you get an xtreme fisheye, and are better in lowlight.

the tape deck adds a lot of weight to camera as well, so the hpx170 is a lot lighter than both the hvx200/200a. there are a couple other little differences between the 170 and 200a, like a "delete last clip" function, built in histogram, and extra ND filter, but they will look pretty similar (and a lot better than the original hvx200) since they have the same sensors.

thanks man I've been going back and forth trying to figure this out

[shitdick]

It comes down to a deal if u saved up a lot try to get the hpx only because finding the xtreme fisheye for it is going to be more easier than the hvx.