Sony HDR-UX1 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Sep 29, 2006 1:00 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
Low Price 784.00
CCD Size 1/3
CCD Pixel Count Video 2100000
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Still 2100000
Sensor Type cmos
CCD Effective Pixels Video 1430000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 1490000
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2304x1728
Still Media MemoryStick Duo
Flash
Memory Included No
Filter Diameter 10.00
Focal Distance Minimum 5.10
Focal Distance Maximum 51.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 2.90
Minimum Lux 5.00
Special Night Modes NightShot
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 80.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
Other Control Interface HDMI, Composite-out
XLR In
Manual Focus Type Ring, touchscreen
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 24
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Other Manual Control Zebra stripes, Guideframes, WB Shift, AE Shift
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 3.50
LCD Pixels 211200
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Color Electronic
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 740.00
Width 76.00
Height 89.00
Length 165.00
Included Battery Life 121.00
Webcam
MPEG
Progressive Scan
Recording Format AVCHD DVD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 60.00
Body Color Silver and Black
Video Light
Included Software Picture Motion Browser V.1.1, USB Driver, AVCHD Reader
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 41.30
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 485.00
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 8.00 4
Video Resolution 31.20 1.5
Front 9.00 0.2
Right 7.50 0.3
Back 6.50 0.25
Left 9.55 0.2
Top 7.75 0.15
Automatic Control 8.00 0.5
Overall Manual Control 7.25 0.6
Zoom 8.00 0.75
Focus 8.00 0.7
Exposure 7.00 0.65
Shutter Speed 0.00 0.6
White Balance 9.00 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Control 5.00 0.5
Ease of Use 7.00 1
Still Features 8.50 0.8
Still Resolution 14.60 1
Still Performance 9.35 1.2
Low Light Performance 6.50 4
Zoom Ratio 10.00 0.5
Wide Angle 10.40 0.8
VCR Mode 9.50 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 10.00 0.6
Audio 7.00 1
Handling 7.50 1.25
Portability 4.50 0.8
Battery 12.10 1
Compression 5.00 0.5
Media 5.00 0.4
Editing 1.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 9.00 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 9.00 0.8
Other Features 5.00 0.7
Value 5.00 1.25
Total269.5125 
 



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