Sony DCR-DVD505 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Mar 17, 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 620.33
CCD Size 1/3
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 2000000
Sensor Type cmos
CCD Pixel Count Still 2000000
CCD Effective Pixels Video 1910000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 1990000
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2304 x 1728
Still Media Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Flash
Memory Included none
Filter Diameter 30.00
Focal Distance Minimum 5.10
Focal Distance Maximum 51.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 2.90
Minimum Lux 3.00
Special Night Modes NightShot, Super NightShot
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 120.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Focus Type Touch Screen
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 0
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 3.50
LCD Pixels 211000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Color
Viewfinder Pixels 123000
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 0.00
Width 0.00
Height 0.00
Length 0.00
Included Battery Life 0.00
Sister Model Down DCR-DVD405
Webcam
MPEG
Progressive Scan
Recording Format DVD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 0.00
Body Color SIlver
Video Light
Included Software Picture Package 1.8.1
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 41.30
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 485.00
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 7.20 4
Video Resolution 13.60 1.5
Front 8.00 0.2
Right 7.25 0.3
Back 6.50 0.25
Left 9.50 0.2
Top 7.75 0.15
Automatic Control 9.50 0.5
Overall Manual Control 3.00 0.6
Zoom 8.00 0.75
Focus 4.00 0.7
Exposure 4.00 0.65
Shutter Speed 0.00 0.6
White Balance 7.50 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Control 0.00 0.5
Ease of Use 9.00 1
Still Features 8.50 0.8
Still Resolution 12.10 1
Still Performance 9.35 1.2
Low Light Performance 5.75 4
Zoom Ratio 10.00 0.5
Wide Angle 10.00 0.8
VCR Mode 9.00 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 10.00 0.6
Audio 4.00 1
Handling 8.00 1.25
Portability 4.75 0.8
Battery 10.40 1
Compression 5.00 0.5
Media 5.00 0.4
Editing 3.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 6.00 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 5.50 0.8
Other Features 5.00 0.7
Value 3.50 1.25
Total215.7325 
 



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