Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder
Sony's entry-level HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder offers up true 1080 x 1920 high definition recording and the convenience of internal media, at an affordable price. The camera's hard disk drive holds almost 32 hours of HD video and 4MP still images, while optional Memory Stick Duo media provides additional storage.
Helping you to capture all that beautiful footage would be the job of 1/5" Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor, along with the 10x optical zoom and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD with 270° of rotation helps you compose accurate shots and makes for easier viewing upon playback. In addition, the HDR-XR100 also boasts other user-friendly features like Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology that ensure everyone in the frame looks their best.
- Record to the 80GB Hard Disk Drive
- Record nearly 32 hours of true, 1920 x 1080 HD video and 4MP stills to the DCR-XR100's 80GB HDD. In the event that you drop the camera, Sony's "HDD Smart Protection" prevents recorded video and stills from being lost.
- 1/5" Exmor CMOS Sensor
- Sony's 1/5" Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array captures brilliant 2.3MP videos and 4MP stills. The BIONZ image processor works together with the sensor to reduce image noise and improve response time.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 10x Optical Zoom
- The professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens features precision ground optics for sharp, true-to-life image capture. The 10x optical zoom captures far off subjects with no loss in image quality.
- 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD
- The generous 2.7" LCD gives you an accurate display on which to compose and playback your shots, while also providing an intuitive surface to navigate menus and other functions. The 270° rotation of the screen helps capture hard-to-get shots and aids in viewing upon playback.
- 4MP Stills
- Capture 4MP digital stills with the HDR-XR100. You can also simultaneously record video and capture 2.3MP stills with the camera's Dual Record mode.
- SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Sony's SteadyShot cuts down on blur caused by hand-shake or a moving subject.
- Creative Control and Workflow Features
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- Face Detection: Adjusts focus, exposure, and color on up to 8 faces
- Smile Shutter: automatically takes the shot when the subject smiles
- Power on the camera by opening the LCD
- HDMI output for connection to digital A/V devices
- x.v. Color technology for natural, true-to-life images
- Built-in zoom microphone for recording crisp, clean audio
- Smooth Slow Record: allows for slow motion playback of video
- Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software for one-touch upload to social media sites
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/5" CMOS |
| Lens |
3.2 - 32 mm f/1.8 - 2.2 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 10x Digital: 120x |
| Filter Size | 30 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Recording Media |
Hard Disk Drive 80GB Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Recording Time |
Hard Disk Drive High Definition: FH: 580 minutes High Definition: LP: 375 minutes Standard Definition: HQ: 230 minutes Standard Definition: LP: 655 minutes |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080i (60 fps) |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 4 Megapixel |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Lux | 5 (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 shutter speed) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - No Flash - No |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x USB 2.0 1x HDMI C (Mini) 1x A/V 1x Component Video (out) 1 Please Note:Analog A/V out: RCA via A/V breakout cable, Component Video: RCA via A/V breakout cable, S-Video (optional): Mini DIN via A/V breakout cable close |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows
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| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Adapter | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.72 x 2.68 x 5.08" / 69 x 68 x 129 mm |
| Weight | 15.5 oz / 439 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (13)
- Comfortable to operate (12)
- Simple controls (11)
- Great features (7)
- Durable (6)
Cons
- Poor battery life (5)
- Inadequate features (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (11)
- HD shooting (8)
- Home movies (8)
- Documentaries (3)
- Movies/short films (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (9), Enthusiast (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Outstanid image quality, small package
Bought this for my father, since it was the closest to my Sony HDR-SR11 (discontinued). I expected a very similar camera, based on the specs. My first surprise is that the camera ...Read complete review
Bought this for my father, since it was the closest to my Sony HDR-SR11 (discontinued). I expected a very similar camera, based on the specs. My first surprise is that the camera is even smaller. Still comfortable to use, yet.
It does not have a viewfinder. I don´t remember the last time I shot without the LCD, so this is not an issue to me, but may be for you.
Manual lens cover is a little bit annoying. When you turn it on it warns you if it´s closed, but it´s easy to forgot it open when you shut it off.
Image quality is great. Absolutely no need to shoot in anything but the highest quality because 80Gb gives you almost 6 hours of recording time.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Poor Slow motion resolution
This cam has indeed good picture quality, but however, the Slow motion resolution is poor. hte PMB browser software has very basic features.
Things should have been better for the pri...Read complete review
This cam has indeed good picture quality, but however, the Slow motion resolution is poor. hte PMB browser software has very basic features.
Things should have been better for the price of this cam.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 14 customers
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
I use the camera to help myself in my job and to register the best moments with my family.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- No External Mic Input
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
I bought this handycam. and i´m very satisfied with the image quality .
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
It's a handycam and user friendly product.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Inadequate Features
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
Is primariy used outdoors tho there will be some taping of lessons. Results are all used to produce dvd video for use in training.
Disadvantage I did not realize at the time is that there is no remote accessory which would have been very helpful when taping lessons. Will just have to work harder in post edit.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Editing
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
Handy cam looks good as usual of any Sony Products and download of movies /pic and convert them to Pic's was cool .
B&H price was very good ..
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
Im using filming skate and other stuffs and the image quality is amazing. 1080 RULES!... Very small camera, simple to use.
The only problem is that the HD videos are soo heavy that my Mac Book Pro 2.26 dont preview de .MTS video files in total frame rate. But that isnt a problem of the camera, but my Mac :(... i will try with the 2GB RAM news that i bought here too.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Inadequate Features
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
amazing picture quality in good lighting.
low light quality goes way down very grainy.
high frames per sec mode goes into a standard picture mode.
battery life only 100 min ok but not long enough for a long play or a game and anything more.
hard drive size is amazing plenty of room so you dont feel you have to remove videos every time you use it.
B&H has best price for this camera i looked for three days!
camera very small easy to hold.
lcd is bright easy to see in bright light.
software for this camera is hard to come by expect to pay 100 for decent editing software.
but note i didnt play with the software that came with it.
oh and the pictures it takes are pretty good also didnt expect them to look as good as they turned out
All in all happy with camera if lighting is !!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
Bought this for my father, since it was the closest to my Sony HDR-SR11 (discontinued). I expected a very similar camera, based on the specs. My first surprise is that the camera is even smaller. Still comfortable to use, yet.
It does not have a viewfinder. I don´t remember the last time I shot without the LCD, so this is not an issue to me, but may be for you.
Manual lens cover is a little bit annoying. When you turn it on it warns you if it´s closed, but it´s easy to forgot it open when you shut it off.
Image quality is great. Absolutely no need to shoot in anything but the highest quality because 80Gb gives you almost 6 hours of recording time.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
I like the quality of the image. Compared to the normal non HD Sony camcorder it is much more superior.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Inadequate Features
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
I'm using this camcorder since one month.
Easy to use.
Not that good for indoor shooting.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
Casual user
Good picture quality..movie appears excellent on the HDTV..Voice recording is good
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Low-Quality Recordings
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
This cam has indeed good picture quality, but however, the Slow motion resolution is poor. hte PMB browser software has very basic features.
Things should have been better for the price of this cam.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
We purchased this camera specifically because it's a hard drive model and our employer no longer lets us upload photos from SD cards, flash drives, etc. because of computer viruses. We actually need a camera for still photos, not video. I can't say that it did a great job indoors because it doesn't have a flash. On the sample shots I took, the indoor shots looked a little blurry, and the ones I took in low light areas were terrible. Outdoors, it performed much better. This camcorder might be great if you use it in areas with lots of light, but for our use I can't say that it did the job very well. I do like the fact that it tells you how much battery time you have left. I wish the manufacturers would make still cameras with hard drive capabilities! If you want pictures, you're best to stick with a regular camera, not a camcorder. I didn't think the pictures were the equivalent of those of a 4MP still camera, but I think the lighting was the main problem.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
Very user friendly, little dificult to download videos to computer
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Filters
Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect by adding a filter.
- Price: $4.03
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Lenses & Adaptors
Capture the right view with a conversion lens.
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Cables & Adaptors
Connect the proper cable to enjoy the full quality of your footage.
- Price: $12.90
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What's in the Box
- HDR-XR100 80GB HD Handycam Camcorder
- AC Adapter (AC-L200)
- NP-FH60 Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Component A/V Cable
- A/V Connecting Cable
- Application Software/USB Driver/CD-ROM
- USB Cable
- 1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Limited Warranty
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