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Video8 vs Hi8 explains the difference between Video8 and Hi8. Both are the earliest 8mm video formats back in the 1980s.
It's important to know the difference between Video8 and Hi8.
It will help you choose a proper playback device...
whether it is a camcorder or 8mm VCR.
Also, it will help you select the proper tape if you want to shoot a video.
Video8
Video8 is the first 8mm tape format introduced by Sony in 1985.
It is popularly called 8mm.
It was positioned to rival JVC's VHS-C format.
Video8 has a resolution of 240 lines.
This is about the same resolution as VHS.
Hi8
Hi8 was introduced by Sony in 1989.
Hi stands for High-Band.
Hi8 has a resolution of 400 lines.
Same resolution as S-VHS and Laserdisc.
This is about 50% higher than Video8.
Hi8 has a better signal-to-noise ratio and color rendition.
How Does Hi8 Achieve Higher Resolution?
It is done by increasing the luminance frequency.
Video8's luminance frequency ranges between 4.2MHz and 5.4MHz.
Hi8 goes higher - between 5.7MHz and7.7MHz.
Both Video8 and Hi8 are analog video formats.
Tape size
Video8 and Hi8 have the same tape size.
Measuring 95 × 62.5 × 15 mm.
Tape Types
Video8 supports Metal Particle (MP) tapes.
Hi8 supports Metal Evaporated (ME) and Metal Particle (MP) tapes.
Tape Playback
A Video8 camcorder/tape deck plays only Video8 tapes.
A Hi8 camcorder/tape deck plays Video8 and Hi8 tapes.
If you have only Video8 tapes, get a Video8 camcorder or tape player.
If you have Video8 and Hi8 tapes, get a Hi8 camcorder or tape deck.
