we have the FX1 and it's fine. external mic is required though cause the internal mic picks up the body noises. FX7 is smaller, the CMOS sensor seems to make a better picture. low light qualities of the FX1 might be better, but who films without additional lighting?
i would take the V1U - the professional version of the FX7 - along with the HD recorder. no more capturing tapes - great
