Sony HDR-CX100 Specification Guide
HDR-CX100
Palm-size HD camcorder w/ Smile Shutter technology
Capture a smile on Sony® HDR-CX100 Handycam® camcorder with Smile Shutter™ technology, the
camcorder that automatically takes photos while you shoot in high-definition video. 8GB of
embedded memory lets you record and store up to 3 hours of HD video, or up to 6 hours of
standard definition video, while it’s compact form brings a new level of portability.
camcorder that automatically takes photos while you shoot in high-definition video. 8GB of
embedded memory lets you record and store up to 3 hours of HD video, or up to 6 hours of
standard definition video, while it’s compact form brings a new level of portability.
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1920x1080 high definition video
recording:
1920 x1080 high definition resolution lets
you record your memories in
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition
quality .
recording:
1920 x1080 high definition resolution lets
you record your memories in
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition
quality .
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4 megapixel still image capture:
4 megapixel still image capture lets
you take high resolution digital photos.
4 megapixel still image capture lets
you take high resolution digital photos.
8GB embedded memory:
8GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to 3 hours of high
definition video footage (HD LP mode),
or up to almost 6 hours of standard
definition footage (SD LP mode).
8GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to 3 hours of high
definition video footage (HD LP mode),
or up to almost 6 hours of standard
definition footage (SD LP mode).
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Ultra-compact, lightweight design:
The ultra-compact, lightweight HDR-
CX100 is designed for maximum
portability. Measuring just 2 1/4 x 2 3/8
x 4 1/2 inches and weighing just 11
ounces, the HDR-CX100 makes an ideal
travel companion.
The ultra-compact, lightweight HDR-
CX100 is designed for maximum
portability. Measuring just 2 1/4 x 2 3/8
x 4 1/2 inches and weighing just 11
ounces, the HDR-CX100 makes an ideal
travel companion.
Face Detection technology forVideo
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 by selecting
the most prominent, automatically
controls focus, exposure, and color to
help capture smiling faces brightly and
clearly. Face Detection technology also
helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image. On AVCHD models, the
camcorder allocates encoding bits on
detected face areas prior to encoding
other parts of the picture, making them
sharper and clearer. In still picture
mode, Face Detection technology sets
the flash level to optimize picture
clarity.
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 by selecting
the most prominent, automatically
controls focus, exposure, and color to
help capture smiling faces brightly and
clearly. Face Detection technology also
helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image. On AVCHD models, the
camcorder allocates encoding bits on
detected face areas prior to encoding
other parts of the picture, making them
sharper and clearer. In still picture
mode, Face Detection technology sets
the flash level to optimize picture
clarity.
Smile Shutter™ technology for still and
dual capture:
Smile Shutter™ technology lets the
camcorder automatically take still
photos when your subject smiles, even
while shooting high definition video.
You can also set the sensitivity and
choose child, adult, or auto priority.
dual capture:
Smile Shutter™ technology lets the
camcorder automatically take still
photos when your subject smiles, even
while shooting high definition video.
You can also set the sensitivity and
choose child, adult, or auto priority.
2.7” wide touch panel
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display: 2.7”
wide (16:9) touch panel Clear Photo
LCD Plus™ display provides excellent
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 convenient touch
panel allows easy access to menus
and additional functionality such as
spot focus and spot metering.
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display: 2.7”
wide (16:9) touch panel Clear Photo
LCD Plus™ display provides excellent
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 convenient touch
panel allows easy access to menus
and additional functionality such as
spot focus and spot metering.
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1/5” Exmor™ CMOS Sensor with
ClearVid™ array
A 1/5” Exmor™ CMOS Sensor with
ClearVid™ array delivers bright, vivid,
and exceptionally detailed 2.3
megapixel (effective) video footage,
as well as 4 megapixel still images.
Exmor™ technology captures images
with high resolution and high sensitivity,
while 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.
ClearVid™ array
A 1/5” Exmor™ CMOS Sensor with
ClearVid™ array delivers bright, vivid,
and exceptionally detailed 2.3
megapixel (effective) video footage,
as well as 4 megapixel still images.
Exmor™ technology captures images
with high resolution and high sensitivity,
while 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.
Power On by opening LCD display:
Power on your camcorder by simply
opening the LCD display.
Power on your camcorder by simply
opening the LCD display.
10X Optical / 120X Digital Zoom:
10X optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that digital zooming (up to
120X) is clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.
10X optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that digital zooming (up to
120X) is clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with
SteadyShot™ image stabilization:
The HDR-CX100 features a professional-
quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
designed specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics
help maintain the sharpness and
contrast of larger lenses, and
SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps
reduce blur caused by camera shake.
SteadyShot™ image stabilization:
The HDR-CX100 features a professional-
quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
designed specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics
help maintain the sharpness and
contrast of larger lenses, and
SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps
reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Built-in zoom microphone:
The built-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects with
the camera's zoom lens, helping
memories ring true with clear dialogue
and crisp, discrete sounds.
The built-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects with
the camera's zoom lens, helping
memories ring true with clear dialogue
and crisp, discrete sounds.
Smooth Slow Record:
The Smooth Slow Record mode
increases the record rate from 60 frames
per second (fps) to 240 fps, allowing
you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion
and play the video back in 12 seconds.
This is a great tool for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In
addition, you record an audio track to
narrate the video footage.
The Smooth Slow Record mode
increases the record rate from 60 frames
per second (fps) to 240 fps, allowing
you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion
and play the video back in 12 seconds.
This is a great tool for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In
addition, you record an audio track to
narrate the video footage.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Available in silver, black, or red:
Dual Record with 2.3MP still image
capture:
capture:
x.v. Color™ technology for superior
color:
color:
HDMI™ connection output:
USB 2.0 interface:
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) software:
Browser) software: