Sony DCR-SR80 Camcorder Review

by John Neely
Published on Nov 2, 2006 7:00 AM

 
Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto/Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio/Playback/Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons/Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
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Specs
CCD Size 1/5.5
Low Price 660.00
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 HDD
Flash
Memory Included 60GB
Filter Diameter 10.00
Focal Distance Minimum 3.00
Focal Distance Maximum 36.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 2.50
Minimum Lux 5.00
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 Focus Type Touch screen
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 24
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One touch (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 None
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 400.00
Width 69.00
Height 71.00
Length 117.00
Included Battery Life 113.00
Sister Model Up DCR-SR100
Sister Model Down DCR-SR60
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 720x480
Progressive Scan
Recording Format HDD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 1300.00
Ease of Recording Modes Easy Mode
Body Color Silver
Video Light
Included Software ImageMixer
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 46.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 628.50
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 6.00 4
Video Resolution 15.40 1.5
Front 6.50 0.2
Right 7.00 0.3
Back 4.50 0.25
Left 6.00 0.2
Top 6.00 0.15
Automatic Control 9.00 0.5
Overall Manual Control 3.00 0.6
Zoom 7.00 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 9.25 1
Still Features 6.85 0.8
Still Resolution 3.27 1
Still Performance 3.75 1.2
Low Light Performance 3.25 4
Zoom Ratio 12.00 0.5
Wide Angle 7.20 0.8
VCR Mode 9.25 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 8.00 0.6
Audio 4.00 1
Handling 7.00 1.25
Portability 9.50 0.8
Battery 11.30 1
Compression 5.50 0.5
Media 4.00 0.4
Editing 4.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 5.50 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 6.00 0.8
Other Features 5.50 0.7
Value 2.50 1.25
Total184.76 
 



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