VX2000 is the better camera!! I've used both but you have to spice the vx up a bit.(posted 7703 days ago)The camera you want is the VX2000 with an aftermarket Phantom XLR belt clip adaptor, mini Frezzi powered by a Frezzi belt clip and a 4X4 matte box from cavision, if you do this, you now have in your hands a very very nasty piece of equipment! and you can charge more for your freelance jobs.. The only advantage that the XL1 has over the VX is its "pro-image/popularity and size" if I'm holding a XL1 at your wedding, its size demands $1200 for the gig, were-as the VX is not as aggressive, but pound for price its the better camera. We use DVC-pro at the station and the vx2000 yeilds amazing results for the price, its not far off from a $11,000.00 camera!
Sean Brayboy WTTG-FOX 5 freelance editor