Reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 (40GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Sony DCR-SR300 digital camcorder has a nice 10x optical zoom lens; effective hybrid image stabilization; a hot shoe for optional accessories.
The Bad: Compression artifacts mar otherwise nice video; no viewfinder; awkward touch screen interface; somewhat pricey given its image quality; no minijack mic input.
The Bottom Line: The Sony DCR-SR300 digital camcorder should appeal to casual, snapshooter-type videographers, but it's somewhat pricey, since its video quality still can't match better MiniDV camcorders.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 68886 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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reviewed.com
Review Summary: On paper, the most exciting step-up feature from last year is the larger imager, which went from a 1/3-inch to a 1/2.9-inch, 3.2-megapixel ClearVID CMOS. Although testing revealed a slight color improvement, it's difficult to spot the increase in quality.
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camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: There are still good reasons to opt for an SD camcorder like the SR300. The video in bright light looks great. Few camcorders this easy to use can produce that kind of image. The MPEG-2 format flavor Sony employs on their camcorders allows for simple drag
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camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: In the end, the DCR-SR300 takes the top rank of standard definition HDD camcorders for Sony this year. It includes a better imager than any of them whose video performance might be worth the price increase over the DCR-SR200. The only drawback the DCR-SR3
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-SR300
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 20 x
- Total Pixels 3.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9 in
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- 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 1/500 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Twilight portrait, Twilight mode, Spotlight, Candle, Landscape, Beach, Portrait mode, Sunrise, Snow, Fireworks
- White Balance Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 40 GB
- Image Storage 2848 x 2136
- Media Type Hard disk drive
- Recording Speed LP, HQ, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5.4 mm - 54 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.4 mm
- Max focal length 54 mm
- 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
- Title Generator Yes
- Additional Features Accessories hot shoe, USB 2.0 compatibility, Touch-screen control, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, Progressive shutter system, PictBridge support
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Sony Picture Motion Browser
- Included Accessories Docking station, Cleaning cloth
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Remote control, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) Memory Stick Duo, 1
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Surround
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included A/V cable, 1, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 month parts and labor warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3 in
- Depth 5 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
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