Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 Review

Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-SR11

8.0

CNET Review

April 10, 2008

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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9.6

alaTest.com

By alaTest | November 30, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 68886 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.

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8.0

pcadvisor.co.uk

By Brian Chen | July 14, 2008

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

digitaltrends.com

Review Summary: Shoot video and still photographs like a pro. Sony's HDR-SR11 Handycam camcorder has everything you need for a superior video and photo experience. Its Face Detection technology, made...

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No Rating

macworld.com

Review Summary: The HDR-SR11 HD camcorder is an easy choice for those wishing to jump on the tapeless bandwagon. Sony has all the bases covered: the camcorder is Mac-friendly, sports impressive video quality, and is elegantly designed.

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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