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Reviews for the Sony HDR-CX100 High Definition Camcorder

Sony’s HDR-CX100 High Definition Camcorder features 8GB embedded memory, 1920×1080 high definition video recording, a built-in zoom microphone, a 2.7-in wide touch panel display, and more!

Video

* Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) SD: MPEG2
* Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

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Weights and Measurements

* Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (55 x 60 x 114mm)
* Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 9oz (280g), w battery: 11oz (330g)

Hardware

* Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
* Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media1
* S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

General

* Imaging Device : 1/5″ Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array
* Pixel Gross : 2360K
* Processor : BIONZ image processor
* Recording Media : 8GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
* Recording and Playback Times : When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 115 min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 390 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
* Still Actual : 1490K pixels (16:9), 1990K pixels (4:3)
* Still Picture Resolution : 4 megapixel
* Video Actual : 1430K pixels (16:9), 1080K pixels (4:3)
* Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080

Power

* Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH50)
* Power Consumption : 3.5W
* Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Video Features

* PhotoTV HD : Yes

Audio

* Audio Format : Dolby Digital 2ch
* Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
* Recording Format : Dolby Digital 2ch

Service and Warranty Information

* Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty — 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Convenience

* Dual Record : 3 megapixel
* Face Detection : Yes
* Hybrid : Yes
* Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
* Quick On : Power On by LCD
* Smile Shutter : Yes
* Still Image Mode(s) : 1190K pixels (4:3)

Convenience Features

* BRAVIA Sync : Yes
* Dubbing Button : Yes
* Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
* Easy Operation : Yes
* Face Index : Yes
* Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
* Film Roll Index : Yes
* Multiple Language Display : Yes
* Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
* Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
* Slide Show Mode : Yes
* SteadyShot Image Stabilization : SteadyShot image stabilization
* White Balance : Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
* x.v.Color : Yes

Optics/Lens

* 35mm Equivalent : 42-497mm (16:9), 52-608mm (4:3)
* Aperture : F1.8-2.2
* Digital Zoom : 120x
* Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
* Filter Diameter : 30mm
* Focal Distance : 3.2-32mm
* Focus : Full range Auto / Manual
* Lens Type : Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
* Minimum Illumination : 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
* Optical Zoom : 10x
* Resolution : 4 megapixel still
* Shutter Speed : Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/30-1/1000; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF), 1/60-1/1000; Scene Selection, 1/2-1/1000; Smooth Slow Rec, 1/240 – 1/1000

Display

* LCD Screen : 2.7″ wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display (211k pixels)

Inputs and Outputs

* Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
* Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
* Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
* Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI
* HDMI Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
* S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
* USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

Software

* Supplied Software : PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS.