Sony HDR-CX110E HD Handycam PAL Camcorder (Black)
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This is a PAL camera. It is not compatible with USA/NTSC TV systems.
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Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.
Sony's HDR-CX110E HD Handycam PAL Camcorder (Black) is an entry level high definition camera that captures 1920 x 1080 video and 3MP digital stills to flash memory. Choose to record to optional Memory Stick media, or to SD/SDHC memory cards. Either way you'll have the ease of flash memory for recording, storage, and transfer of all your video and still images.
Other core features of the CX110E include the 1/4" back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode, a 2.7" LCD screen, and 25x optical zoom. The back-illuminated sensor provides you with improved image capture in low light settings over previous Sony Exmor R sensors. Working along with the sensor, the BIONZ Image Processor provides faster response times and reduces visual noise. The Vario-Tessar lens brings the quality of Carl Zeiss optics to the table, while providing Sony's SteadyShot stabilization which cuts down on blur caused by motion, or camera shake, while the Active Mode enables the camera to compensate for even greater degrees of camera shake. The 2.7" LCD screen provides you with touch panel convenience and 270 degrees of rotation. And the camera's 25x optical zoom brings far off subjects in focus with clarity and detail.
In addition to the nuts and bolts of the HDR-CX110E Sony packed this camera with a number of other convenience and workflow features that are designed to make your recording experience a more user-friendly one. Functions like Face Detection, Face Index, Film Roll Index, and Smile Shutter are just the beginning of the myriad of useful features. Others include the ability to personalize the menu system to the functions you use most, called, "My Menu", Sony's Dual Record with still image capture, and automatic Power On when you open the LCD display. BRAVIA Sync technology, One Touch Disc Burn, 1080p playback via HDMI, among others, all help you make the most of your recording from start to finish.
- 1920 x 1080 High Definition Video Recording
- 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your videos in the versatile MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format
- Record to MemoryStick Media or SD/SDHC Cards
- The HDR-CX110E records exclusively to removable flash memory media. Choose to record to Sony's Memory Stick Media, including Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, or Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media, or to SD/SDHC memory cards (media not included)
- 1/4" Back-Illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor
- Experience low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions 1
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses use advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, and true-to-life color saturation and renditions of subtle tones
- 25x Optical / 300x Digital Zoom
- 25x optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that digital zooming (up to 300x) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom
- 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Display
- The 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230K) display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. 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
- 3MP Digital Still Image Capture
- The HDR-CX110E's 3 megapixel still image capture lets you take high resolution digital photos
- SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode
- SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode represents the next step forward in Sony image stabilization technology. Active Mode improves on existing SteadyShot image stabilization by allowing the camera to compensate for greater degrees of camera shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness
- 2x Faster Quick AF
- With the improved autofocus (AF) system, Quick AF, the focusing speed is twice as fast compared to previous models. Whether in bright daylight or in a dimly lit environment, Quick AF ensures fast, accurate, and consistent focus lock, enabling users to shoot in a wide range of scenes without missing any important moment. Especially when shooting night scenes where conventional AF might struggle to focus, thanks to the much improved AF algorithm in Quick AF, users can now capture crisp images, fast
- 1080p Playback Via HDMI and Compatible HDTV
- 1080p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories
- Face Detection with Touch Priority
- With Face Priority, your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter technology for the face you prioritize. Just touch the preferred face on the LCD display and the camcorder will assign it priority, even if it leaves and returns to the frame
- Smile Shutter 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
- Direct Copy to External HDD without a PC
- Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (optional), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder's handy playback features
- Highlight Playback with Highlight Scenario Playback
- With Highlight Playback, your camcorder automatically creates short movies by identifying and compiling key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. In addition, the Highlight Scenario feature lets you save up to eight of these movies for later playback
- Intelligent Auto (9 iAUTO Modes)
- Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from nine distinct scene modes (60 different combinations possible): Portrait Mode, Smile Shutter, Backlight Control, Scenery, Night Scenery Mode, High Sensitivity Mode, Macro Mode, Baby Mode, Tripod, and Low Light Mode
- Personalized "My Menu" System
- New user friendly interface uses touch screen technology to allow users to scroll through menus quickly and easily and even create a personalized "My Menu" to bring together the functions they use most. Users can spend more time recording memories and less time in menus
- Dual Record with Still Image Capture
- Dual record capability lets you capture 3MP still images while shooting high definition video, so you can capture those special moments without having to switch recording modes
- Face Index Function
- Face Index makes it easy to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index
- Film Roll Index
- Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes)
- Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software
- Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (optional), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites
- x.v. Color Technology
- x.v. Color technology enables the HDR-CX110E 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
- BIONZ Image Processor
- The BIONZ Image Processor works in conjunction with the Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array for pristine imaging. The BIONZ Image Processor provides Data Noise Reduction, Fast Image processing, and Data compression to preserve videos and images. In addition, the BIONZ Image Processor enables Face Detection technology and Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer for both video and still image capture. The higher processing speed also allows Dual Recording to capture still images while recording video
- Dynamic Range Optimizer
- The D-Range (Dynamic Range) Optimizer function adjusts the exposure and contrast of an image to counter the effects of high-contrast shooting condition, allowing for a great shot. The D-Range Optimizer suppresses "blackout" in dark areas such as shadows and "whiteout" in bright areas such as skies. As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene
- BRAVIA Sync Technology
- BRAVIA Sync technology offers great ease of use in controlling compatible Sony products connected via an HDMI (CEC) connection. HDMI connectivity provides a simple; high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and up to 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single HDMI cable, (not included). With BRAVIA Sync (CEC) technology, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA TV remote and displays the camcorder's playback menu on screen for easier navigation
- 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)
- Additional Creative Control and Workflow Features
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- Power on your camcorder by simply opening the camera's LCD display
- USB 2.0 provides an easy connection between your camcorder and PC for fast transfer of video and stills
- Record and zoom controls on LCD for more control and flexibility, especially for overhead or low angle shots
- Dolby Digital stereo recording with built-in zoom mic focuses on subject for clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds
- One Touch Disc Burn for easy copy of footage using the PMB software and the One Touch Disc Burn Button and a compatible PC
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/4" CMOS |
| Lens |
2.5 - 62.5 mm f/1.8 - 3.2 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 25x Digital: 300x |
| Filter Size | 30 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | PAL |
| Recording Media |
Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, microSD/SDHC Up To 32GB Video/Image
1
Please Note:Also supports Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo close |
| Recording Time | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080i Standard Definition MPEG2 |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 3 Megapixel |
| Audio Format | 2-Channel Stereo |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Lux | 5 (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x HDMI A (Full Size) 1x USB 2.0 1x HDMI C (Mini) 1x A/V 1x Component Video (out) 2 Please Note:Analog Audio/Video Outputs: Included via A/V Remote Terminal |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows
Please Note:PMB Ver.5.0 not supported by Mac |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Adapter | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1.97 x 2.20 x 4.49" / 50 x 56 x 114 mm |
| Weight | 9 oz / 255.15 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (6)
- Image stabilization (6)
- Easy to use (5)
- Zoom range/performance (5)
- Good in low light (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (6)
- HD shooting (5)
- Home movies (5)
- Low light (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony HDR-CX110E HD Handycam PAL Camcorder (Black):
..
thanks to "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor.. and
DVDirect Express and Direct Copy ...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-CX110E HD Handycam PAL Camcorder (Black):
light weight handy camera, excellent picture quality. Sony is always good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
- No External Mic Input
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-CX110E HD Handycam PAL Camcorder (Black):
Bought as a gift, used for a couple of days to test it. It has a great stabilizer for hand-held shooting, high picture quality, and small size. There are several flaws, though: almost all controls are well hidden and one has to go through an on-screen menu to change anything (it's customizable but, anyway, soft buttons are not comparable to real keys and knobs). Second, each scene (= time between two sequental pressinng of Start/Stop button) is represented by a separate file.
It's OK if one shoots long scenes like "Auntie Mary's birthday, 3 hours and a half" but I prefer making 3 minute videoclips composed of 10-sec episodes. OK, one can do that in post-processing but I'd still prefer to have one file for one shooting regardless the number of times I depressed the Sart/Stop button.
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Overall, these flaws are compensated by an excellent
video quality and I believe this camera has a good
value for its money.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony HDR-CX110E HD Handycam PAL Camcorder (Black):
It's very easy to use. 4 hours HD video records with 16 GB Sony Pro Mark2 card. Very sharp, colors are natural. There is a bit noise in low light. The view likes real with Sony LED TVs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-CX110E HD Handycam PAL Camcorder (Black):
Fantastic value for money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-CX110E HD Handycam PAL Camcorder (Black):
Great video camera that is extremely easy to use and small and light enough to take just about anywhere. Has all the features a home video enthusiast could want and as a first time video camera purchase, I couldn't be happier.
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