Rebel Filmmaker - View Single Post - Canon HF-S10 vs Sony XR500

Jack Bellford · May 10th, 2009, 08:15 AM

The sound on the Sony cams (in general) greatly outweigh the Canon cams in terms of sound quality with the on-board mics. I find the sound quality from the Canon line mediocre at best with no comparison to the Sony's. I'm guessing but it probably has something to do with the 5.1 surround sound ability. On the other hand they do seem to be a bit more sensitive to wind noise.

There are many that look upon the surround ability as sort of a gimmick, but it really does work. It's not the same stereo channel copied to the rear speakers. You can actually hear the cam operator for example louder on the rear speakers than on the front. I'm not sure how Sony is doing it because there is no mic separation at all, but I suppose if we can tell depth, front, back with only 2 ears then Sony can do it too.

I must say though that what I do find irritating in the Sony cams is that they spend WAY to much time hunting with the focus.... especially in lower light.

May 10th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#4
Jack Bellford Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 63	The sound on the Sony cams (in general) greatly outweigh the Canon cams in terms of sound quality with the on-board mics. I find the sound quality from the Canon line mediocre at best with no comparison to the Sony's. I'm guessing but it probably has something to do with the 5.1 surround sound ability. On the other hand they do seem to be a bit more sensitive to wind noise. There are many that look upon the surround ability as sort of a gimmick, but it really does work. It's not the same stereo channel copied to the rear speakers. You can actually hear the cam operator for example louder on the rear speakers than on the front. I'm not sure how Sony is doing it because there is no mic separation at all, but I suppose if we can tell depth, front, back with only 2 ears then Sony can do it too. I must say though that what I do find irritating in the Sony cams is that they spend WAY to much time hunting with the focus.... especially in lower light.