Sony DCR-DVD910 Handycam Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on Jul 1, 2008 3:08 PM

 
Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Conclusion & Comparisons Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings
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Core Specs
Year 2008
Low Price 335.00
Format DVD
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/5
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 2360000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 2360000.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 1490000.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 1490000.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2048x1728
Lens
Optical Zoom 15.00
Digital Zoom 180.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 30.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 3.10
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 46.50
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 40.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 600.00
F-stop Minimum 1.80
F-stop Maximum 2.60
Minimum Lux (reported) 15.00
Image Stabilization Optical (OIS)
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Touch screen
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 33
Manual Aperture
Manual Aperture Max (f/) 0.00
Manual Aperture Min (f/) 0.00
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, and One Push (Manual)
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Other Manual Controls Face Detection, Guideframe, Zebra, Tele Macro, Conversion Lens
Ports
Firewire
USB
Composite (RCA) In
Composite (RCA) Out
S-Video In
S-Video Out
Component In
Component Out
HDMI
Microphone In
Headphone Out
XLR In
Control L
Body
Body Type Horizontal
Weight (gram) 460.00
Width (mm) 58.00
Height (mm) 93.00
Length (mm) 134.00
Body Color(s) Silver
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 2.70
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 211000
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type 0.27 inch wide color
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 123000.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo
Still Media Included None
Other
Replaces DCR-DVD508
Sister Model Up HDR-UX10
Sister Model Down DCR-DVD810
Included Battery NP-FH60
Included Battery Life (min.) 149
Recording Quality Options HQ (9Mbps), SP (6Mbps), LP (3Mbps)
Max Recording Time (min.) 0.00
Webcam
Included Software Picture Motion Bowser
Included Remote Control
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 4.00 4
Video Resolution 3.25 1.5
Low Light Performance 4.17 4
Stabilization 8.90 1
Wide Angle 9.60 0.8
Compression 4.00 0.75
Media 7.00 1
Editing 6.00 0.6
Front 8.00 0.2
Back 7.00 0.25
Left 6.00 0.2
Right 4.75 0.3
Top 6.75 0.15
Automatic Controls 6.75 0.5
Overall Manual Controls 5.00 0.6
Zoom 5.50 0.75
Zoom Power/Ratio 15.00 0.5
Focus 3.50 0.7
Exposure and Aperture 4.50 0.65
Shutter Speed 0.00 0.6
White Balance 5.50 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Controls 5.00 0.5
Still Features 7.50 0.8
Still Performance 10.49 1.2
Still Resolution 17.97 1
Ease of Use 8.00 1
Handling 6.75 1.25
Menu 6.50 1
Portability 5.00 0.8
LCD and Viewfinder 8.50 0.6
Battery Life 14.90 1
Audio 5.00 1
Playback 6.50 0.3
Connectivity 5.00 0.8
Other Features 5.00 0.5
Value 3.00 1.25
Total204.318 
 



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