Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-SR11
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent video and performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; adequate manual controls; nice CAM CTL dial; docking station included.
The Bad: No wind filter; doesn't include mini HDMI cable.
The Bottom Line: Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 56828 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The HDR-SR11 is an easy choice for those wishing to jump on the tapeless bandwagon. With this device, Sony has all the bases covered: the camcorder is Mac-friendly, sports impressive video quality, and is elegantly designed.
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No Rating
macworld.com
Review Summary: Though a little bulky, the HDR-SR11 rests comfortably in your palm. The weight of the camcorder tends to lean toward the left, so it's best to hold it with two hands (left hand under the LCD, right hand on the body) to ensure stability. The zoom tab is wi
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-SR11
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 150 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.1"
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2, AVCHD
- Special Effects Old Movie, Pastel, Sepia, Monotone
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition White fader, Black fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/800 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Twilight portrait, Twilight mode, Spotlight, Candle, Landscape, Beach, Portrait mode, Sunrise, Snow, Fireworks
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Exposure Metering Matrix, Spot
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5.66 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 3.81 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5.08 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Face Detection Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 60 GB
- Image Storage JPEG 3680 x 2760, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 3680 x 2070
- Media Type Hard disk drive
- Recording Speed LP, HQ, SP
Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 8 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1
- Focal Length 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.1
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.9 mm
- Max focal length 58.8 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Takes photos while movie recording, Built-in speaker, USB 2.0 compatibility, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation, Face detection, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, Progressive scanning, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Progressive shutter system, PictBridge support
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Sony Picture Motion Browser, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.2 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Surround
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 921,600 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.3 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 1.2 lbs
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