Sony Handycam HDR-CX130E PAL (Black)
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HDR-CX130E
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX130E PAL (Black) price range: $824.95
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 05/08/2011
- Released on: 03/15/2011
The good: A wide-angle lens, built-in USB cable, and consistently good automated behavior highlight the otherwise no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130, CX160, and XR160 camcorders.
The bad: The sub-HD resolution sensor on these camcorders produces merely satisfactory video.
The bottom line: Typical for their price class, the no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130, CX160, and XR160 produce generally subpar HD video, but if you're not picky you'll probably be fine. The CX130 is the best buy of the three, as long as you go cheap on the memory card.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: HDR-CX130E
- Description: Light and easy to carry, HDR-CX130E Full HD flash memory camcorder is packed with smart, easy to use features for shooting, sharing and enjoying crisp HD video and still photos. Move up to the smoothest, most detailed video images you've ever seen from a camcorder. 1920 x 1080/50p mode records at a very high frame rate in progressive mode, capturing 50 Full HD frames every second for extra-clear results. Wobbly pictures are a common problem when you're shooting without a tripod. Optical SteadyShot active mode delivers best-ever '3-way' camera shake correction at all zoom settings, even when you're walking along.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Enclosure Color Black
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 4.2 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 1.67 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 350 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 3.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
- Optical Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS
- Min Illumination 3 lux
- Analog video format PAL
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2,
AVCHD - Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
- Digital Scene Transition White fader,
Black fader - Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec
- Image Processor BIONZ
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces S-Video,
HDMI,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4
- Lens aperture F/1.8-3.4
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Optical Zoom 30 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.1 mm
- Max focal length 63 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 29.8 - 894 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Exif Print support,
Display brightness control,
Golf Shot function,
Scene Detection Technology,
Face detection,
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator,
Built-in speaker,
Backlight compensation,
Auto power save,
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording,
Touch-screen control,
Dynamic Range Optimizer,
x.v.Color technology,
Takes photos while movie recording,
Smile Detection technology,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Date/time stamp - Software Drivers & Utilities,
Sony Picture Motion Browser - Included Accessories Component video / audio cable,
USB cable,
Power adapter Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x Component video output,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x S-Video output,
1 x Remote control,
1 x Microphone Microphone
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction,
Sensitivity control,
Zoom Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot SD card,
Memory Stick PRO Duo card - Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 2112 x 1584,
JPEG 2112 x 1188,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 28Mbps,
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24Mbps,
AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 9Mbps,
AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 5Mbps,
MPEG-2 - 720 x 480 - 9Mbps
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP SP3,
MS Windows 7,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FV50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.1 in
- Depth 4.5 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 8.8 oz
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