Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HDR-CX7
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 8.0
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam HDR-CX7
price range: $959.95
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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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews
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18 out of 33 people found this review helpful
"after capturing the video, it's down hill"
by dwayn3 on August 14, 2007
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8 out of 11 people found this review helpful
"Tiny best quality video I have ever had from a video camera"
by dreward on July 24, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Amazing video quality. Great for beginners."
by berden36 on December 9, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Great video (with a few caveats)"
by cheezr on March 8, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Very small with stunning HD, great stabalizer, slow motion record, A+"
by Mistafixit on December 18, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: HDR-CX7
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Digital Zoom 20 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9"
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
- Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- 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
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Max focal length 54 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Progressive shutter system, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
- 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 Composite video/audio output, USB, Component video output, HDMI 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 Vista, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included A/V cable, Component video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
- 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
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
