Version: 2008

- Manufacturer:
Sony
- Part Number:HDR-CX12
General
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Product Type
Camcorder - 1080i
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Digital Zoom
150 x
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Total Pixels
5.6 megapixels
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Optical Sensor Size
1/3"
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Optical Sensor Type
ClearVid CMOS
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Min Illumination
0 lux
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Digital Video Format
AVCHD
,
MPEG-2
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Special Effects
Sepia
,
Pastel
,
Monotone
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Image Stabilizer
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
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Digital Scene Transition
Black fader
,
White fader
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Min Shutter Speed
1/30 sec
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Max Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
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Shooting Modes
Digital photo mode
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Shooting Programs
Beach
,
Candle
,
Sunset
,
Sunrise
,
Fireworks
,
Landscape
,
Spotlight
,
Portrait mode
,
Sports lesson
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White Balance
Presets
,
Automatic
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White Balance Presets
Indoor
,
Outdoor
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Exposure Modes
Program
,
Automatic
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Exposure Metering
Spot
-
Camera Flash
Built-in flash
-
Flash Modes
Auto mode
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Widescreen Video Capture
Yes
Main Features
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Camcorder Sensor Resolution
5.66 megapixels
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Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
3.81 megapixels
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Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
5.08 megapixels
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Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution
10.2 megapixels
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Color Support
Color
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Face Detection
Yes
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Still Image Format
JPEG
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Remote Control
Remote control - Infrared
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TV Tuner
None
Memory / Storage
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Flash Memory
4 GB Flash - Memory Stick PRO Duo
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Floppy Drive
None
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Media Type
Flash card
Lens System
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Type
Zoom lens - 5.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1
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Focal Length
5.9 mm - 58.8 mm
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Lens Aperture
F/1.8-3.1
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Optical Zoom
12 x
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Lens system type
Zoom lens
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Min focal length
5.9 mm
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Max focal length
58.8 mm
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Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
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Lens Manufacturer
Carl Zeiss
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Features
Built-in lens shield
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Filter Size
37 mm
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Focus Adjustment
Manual
,
Automatic
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Macro Focus Range
47 cm (Tele-macro)
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Zoom Adjustment
Motorized drive
Additional Features
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Low Lux / Night Mode
Yes
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Digital Still Camera Function
Yes
-
Search Modes
Date search
,
Index search
,
Face index search
-
Additional Features
Face detection
,
PictBridge support
,
Accessories hot shoe
,
Touch-screen control
,
USB 2.0 compatibility
,
Backlight compensation
,
Dynamic Range Optimizer
,
Progressive shutter system
,
Smile Detection technology
,
Takes photos while movie recording
,
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
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Remote control
Remote control - Infrared
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Software
Drivers & Utilities
,
Sony Picture Motion Browser
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Included Accessories
Docking station
Viewfinder
-
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
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Viewfinder Resolution
123,000 pixels
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Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders)
16:9
Display
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Type
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
Microphone
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Type
Microphone - Built-in
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Microphone Features
Zoom
Connections
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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
,
1 x Headphones
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Expansion Slot(s)
1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
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Audio input type
Microphone
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Microphone type
Built-in
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Microphone Operation Mode
Surround
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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 Professional
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Peripheral Devices
USB port
,
CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Cables Included
1
,
1 x Component video cable
,
1 x A/V cable
,
USB cable
Power
-
Power Device
Power adapter - External
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Battery type
- Lithium ion
Battery
-
Supported Battery
Sony NP-FH60
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Supported Battery
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1000 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
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Display Form Factor
Rotating
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Display Format
211,200 pixels
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Viewfinder Color Support
Color
Physical Characteristics
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Width
3.3 in
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Depth
5.4 in
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Height
3 in
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Weight
15.9 oz
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