Sony DCR-HC96 First Impressions Camcorder Review

Compression
The DCR-HC96, like the DCR-HC90 before it, uses DV compression, storing video on MiniDV tape at 29.97 frames per second. For still photos, the camcorder uses JPEG compression.

Media
The Sony DCR-HC96 accepts MiniDV tape and MemoryStick Duo media.

Editing
The DCR-HC96’s MiniDV format, as a well-established video media, can be edited more easily, that is to say “more universally,” than all of the emerging media (hard disc, DVD disc). This is made possible using the FireWire port located on the camcorder’s docking station.