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Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black)

  • Reg. Price: $448.00
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  • Discount price: $328.00
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  • B&H # SOHDRCX160B
  • Mfr# HDR-CX160/B

Product Highlights

  • 1920 x 1080/60p HD
  • 16GB Internal Flash Memory
  • Memory Stick Duo / SD Memory Card Slots
  • 1/4" Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • 3.0" WIDE Clear Photo Touch Panel LCD
  • Sony Lens G with 37mm Filter Diameter
  • 30x Optical and 350x Digital Zoom
  • BIONZ Image Processor
  • Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode
  • Event Browse

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The Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder puts full 1920 x 1080p high def recording and 16GB of internal memory right in the palm of your hand. While the CX160 might be a mid-range camcorder, as far as budgets are concerned, it provides numerous features and functions, not to mention the stunning detail of progressive high definition. Your memories will look beautiful on your HDTV or HD monitor.

Helping the CX160 take those gorgeous HD videos would be the camera's 'Exmor R' CMOS sensor, otherwise known as the heart of the camera. Back-illuminated, this sensor has superb low light capabilities for capturing readable images even in dimly lit situations. In addition to the sensor, features like the Sony Wide Angle G lens, a 3.0" touch screen LCD, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, and 42x Extended zoom also play key roles in preserving the memorable moments of your life.

In addition to these core tools, the CX160 also comes equipped with a number of user-friendly shooting controls. These controls help take the guesswork out of filming, allowing you to focus on the moment and not futzing with the camera's settings. Such functions include Intelligent Auto, Golf Shot, and Tracking focus, just to name a few. Of course when you're done shooting, the work isn't over just yet. Sony provides editing software with the CX160 for making the most of your videos. When you're done styling your masterpiece, the software will also help you to upload your videos to the 'net for sharing on sites like Facebook and YouTube.

1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p Recording
1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony full high definition quality. Capable of 1080/60p recording and playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories
16GB Embedded Flash Memory for Up to 6 Hours of Recording
The built-in 16GB embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 6 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode)
Wide Angle G Lens to Capture Everything You Want
Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 29.8mm focal offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting
42x Extended Zoom
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality
Back-Illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor for Superb Low-Light Video
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS 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
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture
3.0" Touch Screen Clear Photo LCD Plus Display
The 3.0" Clear Photo LCD Plus display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K 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
Tracking Focus Follows Selected Subjected
Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object
Event Browse Groups Photos/Videos
Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs. When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun
Highlight Playback Creates Movies with Transitions for You
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel
Wind Noise Reduction for Clear Voice Recording
Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience
Intelligent Auto - 90 Different Scene Combinations Possible
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes (90 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portait, Baby, Walk, Tripod
Direct Copy to External HDD without 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 (sold separately), 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
Built-In USB Cable for Easy File Transfer/Charge
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it
Golf Shot
Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action
Optics
Sensor 1/4" CMOS
Lens 2.1 - 63 mm
f/1.8 - 3.4
Zoom Optical: 30x
Digital: 350x 1
Please Note:

Extended zoom: 42x

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Filter Size 37 mm
Recording
System NTSC
Recording Media Internal Flash Memory 16GB 
Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC  
Video Format High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264
1920 x 1080p, 1920 x 1080i, 1440 x 1080i (60/60/60 fps)
Standard Definition
720 x 480i (60 fps)
Still Image Resolution JPEG: 3.3 Megapixel
Audio Format 2-Channel Stereo
Display
Display Type LCD
Screen Size 3.0"
Touchscreen Yes
Features
Image Stabilization Optical
Lux 11 (1/60 shutter speed)
3 (1/30 shutter speed)
Built-in Mic Yes
Built-in Speaker Yes
Built-in Light/Flash Light - No
Flash - No
Tripod Mount 1/4"
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini
Outputs 1x HDMI C (Mini)
1x USB 2.0
1x Composite Video (out)
1x Component Video (out)
Microphone Input Yes
Headphone Jack No
General
System Requirements Windows
  • XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.07 x 2.24 x 4.86" / 52.5 x 57 x 123.5 mm
Weight 8.8 oz / 249 g

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SonyHDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black)
 
4.6

(based on 70 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (45)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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    (1)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Zoom range/performance (66)
  • Easy to use (56)
  • Great picture quality (56)
  • Image stabilization (51)
  • Large clear LCD (33)

Cons

  • Poor in low light (6)
  • Poor still image (4)
  • Poor sound (3)

Best Uses

  • Home movies (45)
  • Travel (43)
  • HD shooting (38)
  • Low light (24)
  • Weddings (21)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual user (38), Enthusiast (18), Semi-pro (4), Pro videographer (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (59), Yes (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Amazing low light ability

I shoot news for a network affiliate station in a large market. This camera serves as a back-up in case my primary camera goes down, and also as a second camera, POV camera, ...Read complete review

I shoot news for a network affiliate station in a large market. This camera serves as a back-up in case my primary camera goes down, and also as a second camera, POV camera, and in-vehicle camera for interviews while driving.

For the money, I don't think I could've done any better. It is an EXTREME value when you consider the image quality produced by this tiny unit. Having an external mic input was a mandatory feature for me given what I do for a living, and the factory wide-angle lens negates the need for aftermarket adaptor lenses, saving even more money. The low-lux ability of this camera is nothing short of astonishing. Even better-than-the-naked-eye in some low light situations. Grain is noticeable at high gain, but a grainy image beats no image. The image stabilizer is also VERY good, too. I'm generally not a fan of touch screen menu-driven camera controls, but at least they are fairly intutive on this camera, and the touch screen still functions with protective adhesive film on it - which I highly recommend you get in order to protect the delicate screen from fingernails and dirty, gritty fingers.

The only downsides are lack of a "slow shutter" feature, which I often used on a previous small camera to create effects, and the lack of a shoe-mount on top for aftermarket lights. I epoxied a shoe mount salvaged from a junked camera over the lens barrel, so that problem is solved. Also, the factory lens is so wide it will vignette most wide-angle converters slightly, but since it's already VERY wide, there's really no need for them anyway. And speaking of the lens - get a 37mm screw-in protector filter to protect the VERY DELICATE automatic lens cap mechanism, which open and closed when the camera turns on and off.

I shoot video for a living. This camera is good enough for ME - so it's DEFINETLY good enough for YOU...

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

I wish it had better audio features

No complaints about the video quality of this camera. It's fine for what I paid (I got it about 10 months ago). But I'm totally kicking myself over not thinking through my audio/...Read complete review

No complaints about the video quality of this camera. It's fine for what I paid (I got it about 10 months ago). But I'm totally kicking myself over not thinking through my audio/sound requirements prior to purchase, and I ultimately regret that I bought this nifty-for-many-other-people- little camcorder.

The biggest problem is that there is no headphone output. There is no way to reliably monitor the audio that I am recording. I use this camera to film academic lectures and conference presentations. I do this with the Sony wireless bluetooth mics, which are nice, I guess, but the only way I can monitor the sound with this camera is to use a splitter on the receiver unit, sending a signal to the camera and a signal to a set of headphones. This does not always produce reliable results. On multiple occasions, it sounds like all is well, and then upon reviewing the recording, it turns out that for some reason the audio was only going into the headphones and none was actually recorded. I have also had a problem where it seems that the camera is picking up the external mic audio, but upon reviewing the footage, the camera is bypassing the external mic and using the built-in mic, despite my best efforts to follow all directions and menu options to do otherwise (lol, I believe it essentially says in the manual, "there is no setting to select an external mic--if you plug one in, it will automatically work." This has not been my experience!!)

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5.0

It's Cool

By CA.Abhi

from Richmond, VA

About Me Casual User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Zoom
  • Large Clear LCD

Cons

  • Complicated To Operate

Best Uses

  • HD Shooting
  • Home Movies
  • Indoors/Low Light

Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

It's handy, small and captures great.

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  • No

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5.0

Great gift for someone you love!

By Avid fan of B&H

from Johnson City, TN

About Me Casual User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Zoom
  • Large Clear LCD

Cons

  • He was totally satisfied

Best Uses

  • Home Movies

Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

I gave this as a gift to my fiancé. He absolutely loved the golf shot feature! It takes beautiful pictures and viewing is a snap on the tv because of all the supplied cables. This camera is easy to use from the get go. The movies that we made of the Grandbabies brought smiles that will last a lifetime!

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  • Yes

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4.0

Great little camcorder

By beetreaux

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Video Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Good in Low Light
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

      The software is not as immediate as I hoped, but the camcorder is easy to use and takes great video.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Happy so far

      By Doctor K

      from Glastonbury, CT

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Large Clear LCD

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • HD Shooting
        • Home Movies
        • Movies/Short Films
        • Travel
        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

        Small, very ergonomic. Controls are intuitively placed. Cant comment on battery life yet. So far no negatives.

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        • Yes

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        5.0

        I would buy this camera again!!!!

        By Cmiller

        from Midwest

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Good in Low Light
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

        • Poor Still Image

        Best Uses

        • HD Shooting
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Movies/Short Films

        Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

        This is a perfect camera!

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        • No

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        5.0

        A lot of Camera for a Low Price!

        By Engineer

        from Grand Rapids, MI

        About Me Video Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • HD Shooting
          • Home Movies
          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Travel

          Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

          Easy to use, intuitive and great picture quality. I bought this to replace an antique mini-DVD camcorder I have had for way too long. Works great and just enough features to cover almost all bases.

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          4.0

          Excellent and versatile

          By LarryJ

          from St Louis

          About Me Video Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to Use
          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Great Picture Quality
          • Great Sound
          • Great Zoom
          • Zoom range/performance

          Cons

          • Cannot see monitor in sun

          Best Uses

          • HD Shooting
          • Home Movies
          • Travel
          • Weddings/Events

          Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

          I'm used to professional equipment, but this product is excellent, especially for the price. It lacks some of the manual control, but produces excellent images (video) and is small enough to tote around even when the big stuff would be awkward.

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          5.0

          Would have been a gift but it's mine now

          By camcorder90125

          from Baltimore maryland

          About Me Video Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Good in Low Light
          • Great Picture Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • HD Shooting
            • Home Movies
            • Indoors/Low Light

            Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

            I bought this for my daughter and while checking it out was so impressed I decided it's mine. The clarity is better then my Canon Vixia HV-30 and I like my Canon. It's double the price and I bought it from BH. I shoot everything I can the family does. I like when the camera is smarter than I am with exposure adjustments. I like OIS. I like small and transportable in a suit coat pocket. Small cameras are less intimidating, often ignored which works well at parties. The CX160 has wonderful scene detection which means you can move from the boat house to the garage and the white balance adjusts. Sound seems pretty surprising for a camera.

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            • No

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            4.0

            Great HD Camera for the Price!

            By HDV

            from Arizona

            About Me Pro Videographer

            Verified Buyer

            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
              • Travel

              Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

              I use this camera for family events and also in the outdoors. Love the 30X optical zoom for that! The Exmor sensor is superior to any other imo. Camera captures very sharp, color rich HD video.
              The only changes I would make would be a manual lens open and shut. It would also be great to have a lanc input for using a zoom remote.
              However, for the price, I don't think it can get any better.

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              5.0

              Great affordable camcorder

              By MikeO

              from St. Louis, MO

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Good in Low Light
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

              • Poor Sound
              • Poor Still Image

              Best Uses

              • Home Movies
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

              My wife and I recently had our first child. While I am an avid photographer, I usually don't dabble in videography. I decided to get a camcorder to record those video moments in HD of our daughter. I am very pleased with this camcorder. It it lightweight, easy to handle, fantastic picture queality, and the built-in USB cable plug in the handle is brilliant. It also picks up sounds superbly so I am able to capture everything my daughter is doing. The playback volume is a little on the low side. You will need to be in a pretty quiet place to hear the audio directly from the camcorder. The still image quality is pretty poor but I didn't but this for that feature. That is what my cameras are for. If you are purchasing this to not only record video but also be your primary camera for pictures, I would not recommend that. It's a camcorder designed for video, stick with that and you'll love this camcorder.

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              5.0

              Simply The Best!!!

              By Paley Pale

              from New York, NY

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Good Image Stabilization
              • Good in Low Light
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Great Zoom
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Documentaries
                • HD Shooting
                • Home Movies
                • Indoors/Low Light
                • Movies/Short Films
                • Travel
                • Weddings/Events

                Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                I bought this camcorder to replace an older model JVC that I owned that used DV tapes. I wanted something that would allow me to easily upload my videos to my computer and then allow me to edit them. I have to say Sony's HDR-CX160 surpassed all my expectations. I was able to use it right out of the box without reading the instructions. I was up and ruunning in no time. The on board memory is a bonus. It allowed me to record two hours of video plus stills before I even used the added memory card. The provided software is a plus although this camera has plug and play capabilities on any system.

                Sony has definately hit the nail on the head with this one.

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                4.0

                Big bang for the buck

                By CJK

                from St. Cloud, MN

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Use
                • Good Image Stabilization
                • Good in Low Light
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Zoom
                • Zoom range/performance

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • HD Shooting
                  • Home Movies
                  • Indoors/Low Light
                  • Travel
                  • Weddings/Events

                  Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                  This is the first camcorder I've ever bought and I'm by no means a pro with a camera but so far it has been extremely easy to use. I consulted a friend who is actually in film school on what to buy considering i wanted something that was user friendly, good in low light, all around good picture quality, and something that was reasonably priced. When I told him that I was looking at this camera he excitedly told me I should buy. I wanted this camera primarily for recording my hunting and fishing trips and recently had it out on a turkey hunt and got some really great footage. If I could change one thing about this camera it would be to switch the automatic lens cover to a manual lens cover simply because it makes noise when it opens. But for most situations its not really a problem. The flip out touch screen can be stubborn at times too but all in all I'm very happy with my new purchase!

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                  3.0

                  I wish it had better audio features

                  By woolyowl

                  from Northampton, MA

                  About Me Video Enthusiast

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Good Image Stabilization
                  • Good in Low Light
                  • Great Picture Quality
                  • Lightweight
                  • Zoom range/performance

                  Cons

                  • No headphone output
                  • Unreliable external mic

                  Best Uses

                  • Home Movies
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                  No complaints about the video quality of this camera. It's fine for what I paid (I got it about 10 months ago). But I'm totally kicking myself over not thinking through my audio/sound requirements prior to purchase, and I ultimately regret that I bought this nifty-for-many-other-people- little camcorder.

                  The biggest problem is that there is no headphone output. There is no way to reliably monitor the audio that I am recording. I use this camera to film academic lectures and conference presentations. I do this with the Sony wireless bluetooth mics, which are nice, I guess, but the only way I can monitor the sound with this camera is to use a splitter on the receiver unit, sending a signal to the camera and a signal to a set of headphones. This does not always produce reliable results. On multiple occasions, it sounds like all is well, and then upon reviewing the recording, it turns out that for some reason the audio was only going into the headphones and none was actually recorded. I have also had a problem where it seems that the camera is picking up the external mic audio, but upon reviewing the footage, the camera is bypassing the external mic and using the built-in mic, despite my best efforts to follow all directions and menu options to do otherwise (lol, I believe it essentially says in the manual, "there is no setting to select an external mic--if you plug one in, it will automatically work." This has not been my experience!!)

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Great Little Camera

                  By lauren

                  from raleigh NC

                  About Me Casual User

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use
                  • Good Image Stabilization
                  • Great Picture Quality
                  • Large Clear LCD

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Documentaries
                    • Home Movies
                    • Movies/Short Films

                    Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                    I bought this camera for many uses. My son is a budding filmaker, I wanted to record graduations, and my dad wants to film his golf swing for analysis. It is easy easy easy to use for a newbie like me, and my son is tremendously impressed. The golf swing feature is very cool. All around, for the prive, fantastic and after searching high and low, this was by far the best price anywhere.

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                    4.0

                    sony hdr-cx160

                    By spider

                    from san antonio texas

                    About Me Video Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    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-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                      this camera takes unbelievable snapshots while in recording mode.
                      video is incredibly clear.
                      as a private investigator, i need good video results, which i get every time from this camera.

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                      4.0

                      great camera

                      By TD

                      from Loveland, CO

                      About Me Casual User

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy to Use
                      • Good Image Stabilization
                      • Great Picture Quality
                      • Great Sound
                      • Great Zoom
                      • Zoom range/performance

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • HD Shooting
                        • Home Movies
                        • Indoors/Low Light
                        • Movies/Short Films
                        • Travel
                        • Weddings/Events

                        Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                        primarily bought this camera to do swing analysis of my son's baseball swing. picture is very sharp and clear, slow motion viewing is excellent. really like the "smooth slow" recording feature, and the "golf shot" is pretty helpful, too. would definitely recommend to friends and family.

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                        5.0

                        product is good!

                        By jimmy

                        from bordentown , NJ

                        About Me Casual User

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy to Use
                        • Good Image Stabilization
                        • Great Sound
                        • Large Clear LCD

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                            I like it and it is small easy to carry

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                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Amazing quality at an amazing price.

                            By tonymarp

                            from Mountain House, California

                            About Me Casual User

                            Verified Buyer

                            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
                              • Travel

                              Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                              This is my best and the cheapest camcorder I owned to date. Although I only owned it less than a month, everything about it is just impressive. The battery life the picture quality and ease of use. Another great thing about this camcorder is the size and the weight. It's small enough to slip in your jacket's pocket and video capturing doesn't make your arms and shoulders tire.
                              Lastly, transferring the video to your computer is a breeze. No more capturing from tapes, no more special cables to carry, just plug the built in USB connector to your computer and do a regular file copy.
                              Just amazing....

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                              5.0

                              Awesome product for the Money!

                              By Krod

                              from Atlanta, GA

                              About Me Video Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy to Use
                              • Good Image Stabilization
                              • Good in Low Light
                              • Great Picture Quality
                              • Great Zoom
                              • Zoom range/performance

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Home Movies
                                • Movies/Short Films
                                • Travel

                                Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                                Upon receiving the camcorder and charging the battery, I was using in moments. All the functions are very intuitive and easy to work which provides a huge degree of control. The zoom function is very smooth and easy and the quality is outstanding. I have been using this to create "Youtube" style video's and it works amazing. I highly recommend it!

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                                5.0

                                I am very pleased with the product

                                By Rich

                                from Fulda, MN

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                                Pros

                                • Easy to Use
                                • Good in Low Light
                                • Great Picture Quality
                                • Great Zoom

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Home Movies
                                  • Travel

                                  Comments about Sony HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):

                                  I use the camera for home movies to be put on a Mac and used on family DVD's. The camera picture is great and the camera is simple to use.

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