The big comparison

JVC vs Sony: finding your look

The choice depends on your wedding. Choose JVC for a warm, bloomy, nostalgic late 2000s feel with soft highlights. Choose Sony for punchy color, sharp HD and effortless autofocus at fast moving events.

The JVC look

Signature Glow

JVC three CCD (3CCD) sensors from the late 2000s are known for their color. They capture skin tones with a warmth that modern cameras cannot mimic.

  • Highlight bloom
  • Warm, golden skin tones
  • Authentic nostalgic texture

Four JVC Everios

Kits from $269 for 7 days, one all-in price.

The Sony look

Handycam

Sony Exmor R sensors defined the early 2010s. A crisp vintage look, cleaner than JVC, with punchy color that feels like a high end home movie.

  • Sharp autofocus
  • Great low light performance
  • Ridiculously lightweight

Four Sony Handycams

Kits from $199 for 7 days, one all-in price.
The verdict

Which one should you rent?

Rent JVC if

You are having an outdoor or golden hour wedding and want the most romantic, soft focus look possible.

See the Signature Glow

Rent Sony if

You want a no fail camera that guests can pass around the dance floor all night without thinking about focus.

See the Handycam look
Still deciding?

Pick a look, then a kit, and we will ship it.

Choose a kit