Feature:

1920×1080 high definition video recording:

1920 x1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony® Full High Definition quality.

4 megapixel still image capture:

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).

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.

Face Detection technology 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 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.

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.

1/5” Exmor™ CMOS Sensor with ClearVid™ array

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Available in silver, black, or red:

The HDR-CX100 is available in your choice of silver, black, or red.

Dual Record with 2.3MP still image capture:

Dual record capability lets you capture 2.3MP still images while shooting high definition video, so you can capture those special moments without having to switch recording modes.

x.v. Color™ technology for superior color:

x.v. Color™ technology enables the HDR-CX100 to capture nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the standard RGB color range, resulting in more natural, life-like images. You can even experience this expanded color range on the big screen when you connect your camcorder to x.v. Color capable displays, including a wide range of Sony® BRAVIA® HDTVs.

HDMI™ connection output:

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a compatible camcorder, Blu-ray Disc™ player, a personal computer, a video game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI began to appear in 2006 on consumer HDTV, camcorders and high-end digital still cameras.

Specification:

Video

• Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) SD: MPEG2
  
• Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
  

Weights and Measurements

• Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 9oz (280g), w battery: 11oz (330g)
  
• Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (55 x 60 x 114mm)
  

Hardware

• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
  
• Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
  
• S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
  

General

• Imaging Device : 1/5″ Exmor™ CMOS sensor with ClearVid™ array
  
• Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
  
• Pixel Gross : 2360K
  
• Video Actual : 1430K pixels (16:9), 1080K pixels (4:3)
  
• Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  
• Still Actual : 1490K pixels (16:9), 1990K pixels (4:3)
  
• Still Picture Resolution : 4 megapixel
  
• Recording Media : 8GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
  
• Recording and Playback Times : When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 115 min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 390 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
  

Power

• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH50)
  
• Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  
• Power Consumption : 3.5W
  

Video Features

• PhotoTV HD : Yes
  

Audio

• Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch
  
• Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch
  
• Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
  

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty — 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
  

Convenience

• Face Detection : Yes
  
• Smile Shutter : Yes
  
• Quick On : Power On by LCD
  
• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
  
• Dual Record : 2.3 megapixel
  
• Still Image Mode(s) : 1190K pixels (4:3)
  
• Hybrid : Yes
  

Convenience Features

• SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization
  
• Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
  
• x.v.Color™ : Yes
  
• Face Index : Yes
  
• Film Roll Index : Yes
  
• Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
  
• Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
  
• Dubbing Button : Yes
  
• Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
  
• Easy Operation : Yes
  
• Multiple Language Display : Yes
  
• Slide Show Mode : Yes
  
• BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
  

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  
• 35mm Equivalent : 42-497mm (16:9), 52-608mm (4:3)
  
• Aperture : F1.8-2.2
  
• Digital Zoom : 120x
  
• Filter Diameter : 30mm
  
• Focal Distance : 3.2-32mm
  
• Focus : Full range Auto / Manual
  
• Shutter Speed : Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/30-1/1000; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF), 1/60-1/1000; Scene Selection, 1/2-1/1000; Smooth Slow Rec, 1/240 - 1/1000
  
• Minimum Illumination : 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
  
• Optical Zoom : 10x
  
• Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
  
• Resolution : 4 megapixel still
  

Display

• LCD Screen : 2.7″ wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels)
  

Inputs and Outputs

• Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
  
• Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
  
• Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI
  
• USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
  
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
  
• HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
  
• S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)

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