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High-Definition Video Formats |
| | HDV
| AVCHD
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Recording medium
| MiniDV tape
| DVD, HDD, Flash
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Video format
| MPEG-2
| MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
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Audio format
| MPEG-1 layer 2 (MP2)
| Dolby AC-3 stereo
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Resolution
| 1280x720 (720p); 1440x1080 (1080i) | 1280x720 (720p); 1440x1080 or 1920x1080 (1080i)
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Supported frame rates
| 60p at 1280x720; 60i at 1440x1080 (24p/30p in pro camcorders)
| 60p/24p/30p at 1280x720; 60i/24p/30p at 1440x1080 or 1920x1080
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Bit rates
| 19 mbps at 720p, 25 mbps at 1080i
| Variable up to 17 mbps
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GB/hour
| 12GB/hour
| 8GB/hour at 17 mbps
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