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Sony DCR-SX63 16GB Handycam Camcorder

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Sony DCR-SX63 16GB Handycam Camcorder
Key Features
  • 16GB Internal Flash Memory
  • Memory Stick Media Compatible
  • SD/SDHC Compatible
  • 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD Sensor
Sony's DCR-SX63 16GB Handycam Camcorder offers up a bevy of budget-friendly recording options and features. The SX63 is a standard definition, flash memory based camera with 16GB of internal, or as Sony puts it, embedded flash memory. The cam also provides the option to record to Sony's Memory Stick media, including Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media. And in accord with other 2010 camcorders from Sony, the SX63 now also allows for use of optional SD/SDHC memory cards.

At the core of the DCR-SX63 you'll find a 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD image sensor. Sony's HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) imager has 410K effective pixels of resolution and up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution for capturing quality video and still images. Another feature that warrants mention is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization. This lens brings the legendary Carl Zeiss name and quality to the table, while Sony's SteadyShot helps to cut down on the blur caused by motion, more commonly referred to as camera shake. Another important feature is the 2.7" Clear Photo LCD. The LCD gives you a widescreen platform on which to compose and play back your images, along with 270° rotation, and a touch panel for convenient access to menus and other functions, including spot metering and spot focus.

Sony's proprietary functions of Film Roll Index and Face Index are included on the SX63 as well. The Film Roll Index works like the chapters in a book, helping you to easily find scenes in your footage. The Face Index function uses Face Detection to search for scenes using a particular face. Other important functions of the camera include Digital Still Capture, 60x optical zoom, Face Detection, an LED video light, and Power On by opening the LCD.

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Sony DCR-SX63 Overview

Sony's DCR-SX63 16GB Handycam Camcorder offers up a bevy of budget-friendly recording options and features. The SX63 is a standard definition, flash memory based camera with 16GB of internal, or as Sony puts it, embedded flash memory. The cam also provides the option to record to Sony's Memory Stick media, including Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media. And in accord with other 2010 camcorders from Sony, the SX63 now also allows for use of optional SD/SDHC memory cards.

At the core of the DCR-SX63 you'll find a 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD image sensor. Sony's HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) imager has 410K effective pixels of resolution and up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution for capturing quality video and still images. Another feature that warrants mention is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization. This lens brings the legendary Carl Zeiss name and quality to the table, while Sony's SteadyShot helps to cut down on the blur caused by motion, more commonly referred to as camera shake. Another important feature is the 2.7" Clear Photo LCD. The LCD gives you a widescreen platform on which to compose and play back your images, along with 270° rotation, and a touch panel for convenient access to menus and other functions, including spot metering and spot focus.

Sony's proprietary functions of Film Roll Index and Face Index are included on the SX63 as well. The Film Roll Index works like the chapters in a book, helping you to easily find scenes in your footage. The Face Index function uses Face Detection to search for scenes using a particular face. Other important functions of the camera include Digital Still Capture, 60x optical zoom, Face Detection, an LED video light, and Power On by opening the LCD.

16GB Internal Flash Memory
16GB of embedded memory can record and store up to almost 12 hours of video footage (SD LP mode)
Hybrid Recording to Internal Memory or Memory Stick Media
Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to 16GB embedded flash memory or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media (optional). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the embedded flash media to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media - without using a PC
Memory Card Slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD/SDHC media (optional)
1/8" Advanced HAD CCD Sensor
A 1/8" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance
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
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with SteadyShot
The DCR-SX63 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
60x Optical / 2000x Digital Zoom
60x optical zoom helps you capture close-up action while keeping your distance. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000x) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms
Digital Still Image Capture
The DCR-SX63 doubles as a digital camera, storing JPEG still images to the built-in 4GB Internal Memory and to optional Memory Stick Media or SD/SDHC memory cards. In addition, the camera also features photo capture from movies so you can record without interruption and get the shot
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
Face Detection
Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural
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
Direct Connection with Optional DVD Burner
The DCR-SX63 supports a direct connection with the VRD-P1 DVD burner (optional), which allows you to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder without the need for a PC. And because the VRD-P1 is powered by your camcorder, you don't need an additional AC power cable
Creative Control and Workflow Features
  • LED video light for capturing video in low-light situations
  • 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

Sony DCR-SX63 Specs

Key Specs
Image Stabilization
Optical
Zoom
Optical: 60x
Digital: 2000x
Built-In Speaker
Yes
Built-In Light
Light - Yes
Optics
Zoom
Optical: 60x
Digital: 2000x
Features
Built-In Speaker
Yes
General
Built-In Light
Light - Yes

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