Sony DCR-HC46 Camcorder Review

by John Neely
Published on Jun 18, 2006 1:00 PM

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



Specs
CCD Size 1/5.5
Low Price 449.99
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 Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Flash
Memory Included none
Filter Diameter 0.00
Focal Distance Minimum 3.00
Focal Distance Maximum 36.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 3.10
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 24
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-Push (manual)
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 Electronic
Viewfinder Pixels 123000
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 445.00
Width 65.00
Height 79.00
Length 113.00
Included Battery Life 0.00
Sister Model Up DCR-HC96
Sister Model Down DCR-HC36
Webcam
MPEG
Progressive Scan
Recording Format MiniDV
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 90.00
Ease of Recording Modes Easy Mode
Body Color Silver
Video Light
Included Software Picture Package ver. 1.5
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 46.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 628.50
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 6.00 4
Video Resolution 13.50 1.5
Front 7.50 0.2
Right 8.75 0.3
Back 7.00 0.25
Left 6.00 0.2
Top 6.00 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 8.00 1
Still Features 6.75 0.8
Still Resolution 2.90 1
Still Performance 3.75 1.2
Low Light Performance 2.75 4
Zoom Ratio 12.00 0.5
Wide Angle 7.80 0.8
VCR Mode 6.00 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 9.30 0.6
Audio 2.50 1
Handling 7.00 1.25
Portability 8.25 0.8
Battery 13.00 1
Compression 8.00 0.5
Media 8.00 0.4
Editing 8.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 5.50 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 4.50 0.8
Other Features 4.00 0.7
Value 3.00 1.25
Total183.67 
 



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