Sony DCR-DVD305 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Aug 31, 2006 10:00 AM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
 



Specs
Low Price 402.00
CCD Size 1/5.5
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 1070000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 1070000
CCD Effective Pixels Video 690000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 1000000
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 1152x864
Still Media Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Flash
Memory Included none
Filter Diameter 25.00
Focal Distance Minimum 3.00
Focal Distance Maximum 36.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 2.50
Minimum Lux 7.00
Special Night Modes Super NightShot Plus
Optical Zoom 12.00
Digital Zoom 800.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 23
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-Push
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.70
LCD Pixels 123000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Color
Viewfinder Pixels 123000
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 460.00
Width 54.00
Height 88.00
Length 129.00
Included Battery Life 69.00
Sister Model Up DCR-DVD405
Sister Model Down DCR-DVD205
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 720x480
Progressive Scan
Recording Format 8cm DVD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 60.00
Ease of Recording Modes Easy Mode
Body Color Silver
Video Light
Included Software Picture Package ver. 1.8
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 48.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 576.00
Ratings
Video Performance 6.60
Video Resolution 11.00
Front 6.50
Right 7.00
Back 5.50
Left 6.00
Top 6.75
Automatic Control 9.00
Overall Manual Control 3.00
Zoom 8.00
Focus 4.00
Exposure 4.00
Shutter Speed 0.00
White Balance 7.50
Gain 0.00
Other Manual Control 0.00
Ease of Use 9.00
Still Features 6.75
Still Resolution 4.00
Still Performance 3.75
Low Light Performance 3.75
Zoom Ratio 12.00
Wide Angle 8.00
VCR Mode 9.00
LCD Viewfinder 9.30
Audio 4.00
Handling 7.00
Portability 6.25
Battery 6.90
Compression 5.00
Media 5.00
Editing 3.00
Widescreen 16x9 5.50
Scan Rates 24p 0.00
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 5.50
Other Features 4.50
Value 2.75
 



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