The key differences between the JVC HD models at DVinfo.net

Amy May · November 9th, 2006, 08:31 AM

Okay my head is hurting from trying to compare all of the technical specs and I just need to know in simple terms what are the key differences between the different camera models - JVC GY-HD100 / HD110 / HD200 / HD250.

I primarily shoot coporate work with a little bit of event videography and documentary. I own and love the Panasonic DVX100a but am not prepared to move away from tape yet as a storage device.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

Werner Wesp · November 10th, 2006, 06:13 AM

It's pretty simple :-)

JVC GY-HD100U: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and NTSC SD, IEEE1394 IN and IEEE1394 OUT
JVC GY-HD100E: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and PAL SD, IEEE 1394 IN
JVC GY-HD101E: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and PAL SD, IEEE 1394 IN and IEEE1394 OUT

JVC GY-HD110 , JVC GY-HD111 is the same as the above, but updated.

JVC GY-HD200: the above with 720 50p and 60p support/encoding

JVC GY-HD250: the above with 720 50p and 60p support/encoding and the break-out box on the end (SDI)

There are some other differences (enhanced gamma etc), but that's the main difference...

Amy May · November 10th, 2006, 08:23 AM

Thanks Werner, the sales brochures never make it that simple!

Werner Wesp · November 10th, 2006, 08:35 AM

That's because they never contacted me to write those brochures :-)

Carl Hicks · November 10th, 2006, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Werner Wesp

It's pretty simple :-)

JVC GY-HD100U: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and NTSC SD, IEEE1394 IN and IEEE1394 OUT
JVC GY-HD100E: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and PAL SD, IEEE 1394 IN
JVC GY-HD101E: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and PAL SD, IEEE 1394 IN and IEEE1394 OUT

JVC GY-HD110 , JVC GY-HD111 is the same as the above, but updated.

JVC GY-HD200: the above with 720 50p and 60p support/encoding

JVC GY-HD250: the above with 720 50p and 60p support/encoding and the break-out box on the end (SDI)

There are some other differences (enhanced gamma etc), but that's the main difference...

A few other key features of the GY-HD250 are Time Code In / Out, Genlock In, and CCU control.

Ed Dooley · November 10th, 2006, 10:41 AM

Don't the 200 and 250 also have a much improved MPEG-2 codec?
Ed

Ken Freed JVC · November 10th, 2006, 10:42 AM

Carl, this thread isn't including that the camera front end is better, 14bit A/D while the 110 is 12bit. The 200/250 is a better camera.

Better highlight control, more color, lower noise. Good stuff like that.

And the MPEG encoder is better, not just able to do the 60p.

Joe Carney · November 10th, 2006, 12:59 PM

Ken, you're making it real hard to sell my 100 so I can get the 200. Drat:-).

Werner Wesp · November 11th, 2006, 07:54 AM

Since we're going into more specifics.: the 200 also has a GOLD-looking part on it, where the 100 has a SILVER-looking part on it. So I think you can easily sell your 100 because of that: it looks better on the outside :-)

Stuart Campbell · November 17th, 2006, 09:21 AM

Does this camera really exist? I'm 'the best quote from two companies away' from buying a HD110E and I've just heard about this 200E. Yet, if you go to JVCPro web site there is no mention of it under the camcorder section.

Is this a USA model only?

Help quick, 'cos I don't want to buy an obsolete camera!

Stuart

Werner Wesp · November 17th, 2006, 10:39 AM

buying the HD110 won't be buying an obsolete item. The HD200 is just higher-end... (Somewhat more obsolete: not interested in my HD101E ?)

November 9th, 2006, 08:31 AM	#1
Amy May Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 32	What are the key differences between the JVC HD models? Okay my head is hurting from trying to compare all of the technical specs and I just need to know in simple terms what are the key differences between the different camera models - JVC GY-HD100 / HD110 / HD200 / HD250. I primarily shoot coporate work with a little bit of event videography and documentary. I own and love the Panasonic DVX100a but am not prepared to move away from tape yet as a storage device. Any help is appreciated, thanks. Last edited by Amy May; November 9th, 2006 at 11:27 AM.

November 10th, 2006, 06:13 AM	#2
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	It's pretty simple :-) JVC GY-HD100U: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and NTSC SD, IEEE1394 IN and IEEE1394 OUT JVC GY-HD100E: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and PAL SD, IEEE 1394 IN JVC GY-HD101E: HDV 720 24p, 25p, 30p and PAL SD, IEEE 1394 IN and IEEE1394 OUT JVC GY-HD110 , JVC GY-HD111 is the same as the above, but updated. JVC GY-HD200: the above with 720 50p and 60p support/encoding JVC GY-HD250: the above with 720 50p and 60p support/encoding and the break-out box on the end (SDI) There are some other differences (enhanced gamma etc), but that's the main difference... __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

November 10th, 2006, 08:23 AM	#3
Amy May Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 32	Thanks Thanks Werner, the sales brochures never make it that simple!

November 10th, 2006, 08:35 AM	#4
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	That's because they never contacted me to write those brochures :-) __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

November 10th, 2006, 10:42 AM	#7
Ken Freed JVC JVC Regional Sales Engineer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wayne, NJ Posts: 49	Carl, this thread isn't including that the camera front end is better, 14bit A/D while the 110 is 12bit. The 200/250 is a better camera. Better highlight control, more color, lower noise. Good stuff like that. And the MPEG encoder is better, not just able to do the 60p. __________________ Ken Freed JVC Mid-Atlantic District Sales Manager (201) 637-7706 kfreed@jvc.com

November 10th, 2006, 10:41 AM	#6
Ed Dooley Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Warren Vermont Posts: 73	Don't the 200 and 250 also have a much improved MPEG-2 codec? Ed

November 10th, 2006, 12:59 PM	#8
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Ken, you're making it real hard to sell my 100 so I can get the 200. Drat:-). __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

November 11th, 2006, 07:54 AM	#9
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	Since we're going into more specifics.: the 200 also has a GOLD-looking part on it, where the 100 has a SILVER-looking part on it. So I think you can easily sell your 100 because of that: it looks better on the outside :-) __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

November 17th, 2006, 09:21 AM	#10
Stuart Campbell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 400	Does this camera really exist? I'm 'the best quote from two companies away' from buying a HD110E and I've just heard about this 200E. Yet, if you go to JVCPro web site there is no mention of it under the camcorder section. Is this a USA model only? Help quick, 'cos I don't want to buy an obsolete camera! Stuart

November 17th, 2006, 10:39 AM	#11
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	buying the HD110 won't be buying an obsolete item. The HD200 is just higher-end... (Somewhat more obsolete: not interested in my HD101E ?) __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com