Sony Handycam HDR-CX150 (black)
Its small size and attractive price might draw you to the Sony Handycam HDR-CX150, but this bare-bones camcorder just barely delivers on the promise of HD quality.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: Compact; lens focuses relatively fast.
The Bad: Merely OK video quality; worse-than-expected lens flare problems in bright sunlight.
The Bottom Line: Its small size and attractive price might draw you to the Sony Handycam HDR-CX150, but this bare-bones camcorder just barely delivers on the promise of HD quality.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 170 reviews of Sony HDR-CX150E from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 175948 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 83/100 = Very Good.
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tech2.com
Review Summary: An extremely compact and versatile little camcorder that actually does justice to the money spent.
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tech2.in.com
Review Summary: An extremely compact and versatile little camcorder that actually does justice to the money spent.
Price Range: $602.43 - $602.43
- Sony
- HDR-CX150
General
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Product TypeCamcorder - 1080i
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Enclosure ColorBlack
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Camcorder Sensor Resolution4.2 megapixels
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Effective Video Resolution1.35 megapixels
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Digital Zoom300 x
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Effective Photo Resolution1.57 megapixels
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Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution3.1 megapixels
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Camcorder Media TypeFlash card
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Optical Sensor Size1/4"
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Optical Sensor TypeExmor R CMOS
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Min Illumination3 lux
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Analog video formatNTSC
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Digital Video FormatMPEG-2, AVCHD
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Image StabilizerElectronic (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
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Digital Scene TransitionWhite fader, Black fader
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Image ProcessorBIONZ
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Min Shutter Speed1/8 sec
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Max Shutter Speed1/1000 sec
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Shooting modesDigital photo mode
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Shooting ProgramsSnow, Beach, Twilight mode, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks, Sunrise, Portrait mode, Landscape
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsOutdoor, Indoor
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Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic
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Image Recording FormatJPEG
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Widescreen Video CaptureYes
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AV InterfacesS-Video, HDMI, Composite video/audio
Lens System
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TypeCarl Zeiss 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2
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Lens apertureF/1.8-3.2
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FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield
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Optical zoom25 x
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Lens system typeZoom lens
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Min focal length2.5 mm
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Max focal length62.5 mm
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Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
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Filter Size30 mm
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Focus AdjustmentManual, Automatic
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Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Additional Features
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Low Lux / Night ModeYes
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Additional FeaturesScene Detection Technology, Face detection, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Built-in speaker, YouTube capture mode, Backlight compensation, 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
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SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
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Included AccessoriesComponent video / audio cable, USB cable, Power adapter, Audio / video cable
Display
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Type2.7 in LCD display
Connections
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Connector Type1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x Component video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Remote control
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Memory Card SlotSD card, Memory Stick PRO Duo card
Microphone
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Microphone FeaturesZoom
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeNone
Memory / Storage
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Media typeFlash card
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Supported Memory CardsSD Memory Card
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Internal Storage16 GB Flash
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Included Memory Card16 GB
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Image StorageJPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 2048 x 1152, JPEG 640 x 480
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Video CaptureAVCHD - 1920 x 1080, MPEG-2 - 1440 x 1080, MPEG-2 - 720 x 480
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Video Recording ModesHQ, LP, FH, FX
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Operating System SupportMS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Battery
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Supported BatterySony NP-FV50
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Audio Input
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Audio input typeMicrophone
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Microphone typeBuilt-in
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Microphone Operation ModeStereo
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Microphone technology [Aug 27, 2010 from CDS: Audio Input]Electret condenser
Viewfinder / Display
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Display FeaturesRotating
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature32 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days
Physical Characteristics
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Width2 in
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Depth4.5 in
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Height2.2 in
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Weight7.4 oz
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