Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 (black)
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CNET Review
The Good: Compact and attractive; above-average low-light video.
The Bad: Not terribly great lens; occasionally awkward design.
The Bottom Line: You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Look out Flip: Sony delivers full HD and an ample set of camcorder features for under $600.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Sony HDR-CX100 is an impressive flash memory handycam that offers a solid performance across the board. If you're looking for an affordable high-definition camcorder, it will not disappoint.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-CX100/B
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Enclosure Color Black
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.36 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 4 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Face Detection Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 8 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 8 GB )
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Flash card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.2
- Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.2
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.2 mm
- Max focal length 32 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Face detection, PictBridge support, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Smile Detection technology, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x Component video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x S-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
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Component video cable, A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,200 pixels
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Buying Choices
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$386.95 |
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$499.99 |
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