Sony DCR-SX63 Specification Guide
DCR-SX63
Ultra-compact camcorder w/ 16GB flash memory
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The ultra-compact DCR-SX63 features 16GB of embedded flash memory, which can record up to 12 hours of video,
a built-in LED video light, as well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, which delivers sharp, high-
resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.
a built-in LED video light, as well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, which delivers sharp, high-
resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.
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16GB embedded memory:
16GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to almost 12
hours of video footage (SD LP
16GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to almost 12
hours of video footage (SD LP
mode).
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60x Optical, 2000x Digital zoom
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or
distance shooting, 60X optical
zoom brings you closer to the
action, so you can capture
extremely tight shots, even from
extremely tight shots, even from
far away. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming (up to 2000X) is
digital zooming (up to 2000X) is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
with SteadyShot™ :
The DCR-SX63 features a
professional-quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® lens designed
Vario-Tessar® lens designed
specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground
optics help maintain the
optics help maintain the
sharpness and contrast of larger
lenses, and SteadyShot™ image
stabilization helps reduce blur
stabilization helps reduce blur
caused by camera shake.
2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K)
display
The 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230
K) display provides exceptional
display
The 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230
K) display provides exceptional
viewing clarity with 230K pixels
resolution. The display rotates up
to 270 degrees for multiple viewing
angles, as well as provides sharp,
to 270 degrees for multiple viewing
angles, as well as provides sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to
playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to
menus and additional functionality
such as spot focus and spot
such as spot focus and spot
metering.
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Direct Copy to external HDD w/o
PC
Store your memories in a whole
new way with the ability to copy
PC
Store your memories in a whole
new way with the ability to copy
videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk
drive
drive
(sold separately), all
without a computer. Your
camcorder can also access videos
stored on the external hard drive
for playback on your HDTV, allowing
for playback on your HDTV, allowing
you to utilize the camcorder’s
handy playback features.
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Face Detection
Face Detection technology
recognizes faces and optimizes
camera settings for both video and
still images, so faces are captured
still images, so faces are captured
more clearly and skin tones look
more natural.
LED Video Light
The DCR-SX63 includes a small, but
powerful LED video light that can
assist in low light situations,
allowing you to capture video that
allowing you to capture video that
you might have missed in the past.
Power On by opening LCD display:
Power on your camcorder by
Power on your camcorder by
simply opening the LCD display.
1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD
sensor:
A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
with 410K (effective) pixel
A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
with 410K (effective) pixel
resolution delivers stunning detail
and clarity for exceptional video
and clarity for exceptional video
(up to 500 lines of horizontal
resolution) and still image
performance.
resolution) and still image
performance.
Dolby® Digital stereo recording
with Built-in Zoom Mic:
The Dolby® Digital stereo
The Dolby® Digital stereo
recording with built-in zoom
microphone focuses audio
recording on your subjects with
recording on your subjects with
the camera's zoom lens, helping
memories ring true with clear
dialogue and crisp, discrete
sounds.
sounds.
Direct connection to DVDirect®
Express DVD burner (sold
separately):
separately):
The DCR-SX63 supports a direct
connection to the VRD-P1
DVDirect® Express DVD burner
(sold separately), which allows you
(sold separately), which allows you
to burn DVDs directly from your
camcorder without the need for a
PC. And because the VRD-P1 is
PC. And because the VRD-P1 is
powered by your camcorder, you
don't need an additional AC power
cable.
cable.
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture
Motion Browser) software:
Sony Picture Motion Browser
software offers a simple, intuitive
software offers a simple, intuitive
way to transfer, sort, and view your
video and still images on your
compatible PC. In addition,
compatible PC. In addition,
multiple output options let you
burn your memories to DVD (sold
separately), as well as take
separately), as well as take
advantage of one click upload to a
number of popular video and
photo sharing sites .
photo sharing sites .
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Film Roll Index:
Face Index function:
Hybrid Recording to 16GB
memory or Removable flash
media (sold separately):
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Media Card Slot
USB 2.0 interface: