Sony DCR-SR42 Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on Nov 15, 2007 10:13 AM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Comparisons / Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings
 
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Core Specs
Year 2007
Low Price 743.99
Format HDD
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/6
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 680000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 680000.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 340000.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 340000.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Lens
Optical Zoom 40.00
Digital Zoom 2000.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 30.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 1.90
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 76.00
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 36.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 1440.00
F-stop Minimum 1.80
F-stop Maximum 4.10
Minimum Lux (reported) 3.00
Image Stabilization EIS
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Touch Screen
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 27
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, Manual
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Special Night Mode(s) Super Night Shot Plus
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) 380.00
Width (mm) 73.00
Height (mm) 72.00
Length (mm) 115.00
Body Color(s) Silver/Black
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 2.50
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 123200
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type None
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media MemoryStick Duo/PRO Duo
Still Media Included None
Other
Replaces DCR-SR40
Sister Model Up DCR-SR62
Included Battery NP-FH40
Included Battery Life (min.) 105
Recording Quality Options HQ, SP, LP
Max Recording Time (min.) 440.00
Webcam
Included Software Picture Motion Browser 2.0.06
Included Remote Control
Ratings
Video Performance 3.00
Video Resolution 2.75
Low Light Performance 4.58
Stabilization 3.60
Wide Angle 10.40
Compression 4.00
Media 6.00
Editing 6.00
Front 6.50
Back 4.00
Left 4.75
Right 3.75
Top 4.75
Automatic Controls 7.00
Overall Manual Controls 3.00
Zoom 5.00
Zoom Power/Ratio 40.00
Focus 3.00
Exposure and Aperture 5.50
Shutter Speed 0.00
White Balance 5.50
Gain 0.00
Other Manual Controls 1.00
Still Features 3.50
Still Performance 8.55
Still Resolution 1.88
Ease of Use 7.00
Handling 5.00
Menu 6.50
Portability 7.00
LCD and Viewfinder 4.00
Battery Life 12.00
Audio 3.00
Playback 3.00
Connectivity 4.00
Other Features 2.00
Value 3.50
 



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