Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX7
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent video and performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; adequate manual controls; docking station included.
The Bad: No wind filter; USB on dock only, not on camcorder; doesn't include Mini HDMI cable; no viewfinder.
The Bottom Line: As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR7, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 66269 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: The image quality from the HDR-CX7 is very good, don't misunderstand that point. It's not the best consumer HD camcorder we've seen this year (that would go to the Canon HV20 followed by the Sony HDR-HC7). It's not even the best AVCHD camcorder we've seen
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Sony has introduced a high-quality HD camcorder that records to flash memory and it's a winner for all my nitpicking..
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-CX7
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 20 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9 in
- 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 1/500 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Spotlight, Candle, Landscape, Beach, Portrait mode, Sunrise, Sports lesson, 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 2.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 6.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory Flash - Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Media Type Flash card
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
- 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, 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, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type USB, HDMI output, Composite video/audio output, Component video output
- 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
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP Professional, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later, MS Windows XP Home Edition
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Component video cable, 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 211,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.7 in
- Depth 5.1 in
- Height 2.6 in
- Weight 15.9 oz
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Buying Choices
Handycam HDR-CX7 Duo Camcorder from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $685.00
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Abe's of Maine
$769.95 |
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dbuys.com
$685.00 |
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