Sony HDR-UX10 Specification Guide
HDR-UX10
High Definition DVD Handycam® Camcorder
Record high definition video directly to DVD or capture it on Memory Stick Duo™ media — it’s your choice with HDR-
UX10. Plus, the ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology) and BIONZ™ image processor delivers Full HD
1920 x 1080 video resolution for sharp detail, and also shoots 4 megapixel still images.
UX10. Plus, the ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology) and BIONZ™ image processor delivers Full HD
1920 x 1080 video resolution for sharp detail, and also shoots 4 megapixel still images.
1920x1080 Recording
Record stunning, incredibly detailed
Record stunning, incredibly detailed
video footage in the clarity of 1920 x
1080 Full HD resolution.
Face Detection for Video Footage and
Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and
automatically controls focus, exposure,
and color to help capture smiling faces
brightly and clearly. Face Detection
1080 Full HD resolution.
Face Detection for Video Footage and
Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and
automatically controls focus, exposure,
and color to help capture smiling faces
brightly and clearly. Face Detection
also helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image.
2.3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor (with Exmor™ Technology) and
BIONZ™ Image Processor
Sony's newly designed CMOS image
sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and
spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel
(effective) video footage, as well as 4
megapixel still images -- all with
without affecting other colors in the
image.
2.3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor (with Exmor™ Technology) and
BIONZ™ Image Processor
Sony's newly designed CMOS image
sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and
spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel
(effective) video footage, as well as 4
megapixel still images -- all with
prolonged battery life. Exmor™
technology captures images with high
resolution and high sensitivity. In
addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™
image processor improves camera
response time and screens out noise so
the signal from each pixel is as pure as
possible.
BIONZ™ Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image
Processor uses hardware-based Large
Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that
technology captures images with high
resolution and high sensitivity. In
addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™
image processor improves camera
response time and screens out noise so
the signal from each pixel is as pure as
possible.
BIONZ™ Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image
Processor uses hardware-based Large
Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that
improves camera response time,
screens out noise before RAW data
conversion, handles Dynamic Range
Optimization processing, and prolongs
battery life.
Exmor™ Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ technology captures video
and still photo images with high
resolution, high sensitivity, and
screens out noise before RAW data
conversion, handles Dynamic Range
Optimization processing, and prolongs
battery life.
Exmor™ Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ technology captures video
and still photo images with high
resolution, high sensitivity, and
exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor
A/D conversion yields rich tonal
reproduction with high signal-to-noise
ratio.
15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
A/D conversion yields rich tonal
reproduction with high signal-to-noise
ratio.
15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
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Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture still
images directly to Memory Stick Duo™
media (sold separately).
Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory
Stick® Media
Hybrid recording technology delivers a
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture still
images directly to Memory Stick Duo™
media (sold separately).
Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory
Stick® Media
Hybrid recording technology delivers a
new level of flexibility for transferring
your video footage and digital photos
from the camcorder to compatible
viewing devices. Record to DVD media,
or choose instead to record to
removable Memory Stick Duo™ media
or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You
can even select from various dubbing
functions to easily copy video or still
your video footage and digital photos
from the camcorder to compatible
viewing devices. Record to DVD media,
or choose instead to record to
removable Memory Stick Duo™ media
or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You
can even select from various dubbing
functions to easily copy video or still
images from Memory Stick media to
DVD -- without using a PC. Images
recorded or transferred to DVD can then
be played directly most DVD Players
(SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players,
and even PlayStation® 3 video game
consoles to share your memories with
friends and family.
DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format, in both
MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD™ format ,
delivers digital picture and sound
quality comparable to that of MiniDV
DVD -- without using a PC. Images
recorded or transferred to DVD can then
be played directly most DVD Players
(SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players,
and even PlayStation® 3 video game
consoles to share your memories with
friends and family.
DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format, in both
MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD™ format ,
delivers digital picture and sound
quality comparable to that of MiniDV
and High Definition, but on DVD.
Playback of these DVDs couldn't be
simpler (depending upon the playback
device used). After finalizing the disc in
Playback of these DVDs couldn't be
simpler (depending upon the playback
device used). After finalizing the disc in
the camcorder, the disc can play back
in most DVD Players (SD), computers,
Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even
PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.
in most DVD Players (SD), computers,
Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even
PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.
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DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual
Layer) Compatible
Compatibility with a variety of DVD
formats allows the ease-of-use and
simplicity found in DVD media. With
DVD+RW media there is no need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required); simply remove the finalized
Layer) Compatible
Compatibility with a variety of DVD
formats allows the ease-of-use and
simplicity found in DVD media. With
DVD+RW media there is no need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required); simply remove the finalized
disc and insert the media into a
compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™
Player.
compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™
Player.
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Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch
recording
Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator,
the built-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects in
sync with the camera's zoom lens,
helping memories ring true with clear
dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround
recording
Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator,
the built-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects in
sync with the camera's zoom lens,
helping memories ring true with clear
dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround
sound with the camcorder's built-in
microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound allows you to
experience your home movies with
active sounds coming from all
directions, so you can enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
Quick On
Missing an important scene can be
frustrating, especially if the reason is
because your camcorder is turned off.
microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound allows you to
experience your home movies with
active sounds coming from all
directions, so you can enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
Quick On
Missing an important scene can be
frustrating, especially if the reason is
because your camcorder is turned off.
With the Quick On feature, the touch of a
single button places that camcorder in
Sleep mode. Another push instantly
wakes the camcorder, so you'll always
be ready to capture special moments.
single button places that camcorder in
Sleep mode. Another push instantly
wakes the camcorder, so you'll always
be ready to capture special moments.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Easy Handycam Button
Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Easy Handycam Button
Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Active Interface Shoe
HDMI™ Connection with BRAVIA®
Sync™ (CEC) Technology
Active Interface Shoe
HDMI™ Connection with BRAVIA®
Sync™ (CEC) Technology
USB 2.0 Interface
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