Sony HDR-UX7 Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on Oct 10, 2007 5:06 PM

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
Low Price 569.82
Year 2007
Format DVD
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/2.9
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 3200000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 3200000.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 2280000.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 3040000.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2848x2136
Lens
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 20.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 37.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 5.40
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 54.00
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 40.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 400.00
F-stop Minimum 1.80
F-stop Maximum 2.90
Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
Image Stabilization Optical
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Touch screen, Dial
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 33
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, One Push (manual)
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Other Manual Controls X.V. Color, Zebra patterns, Guideframes, Auto Slow Shutter, Color Slow Shutter
Special Night Mode(s) Super NightShot
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) 690.00
Width (mm) 72.00
Height (mm) 87.00
Length (mm) 145.00
Body Color(s) Silver
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 3.50
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 211200
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Electronic Color
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media MemoryStick Duo/PRO Duo
Still Media Included None
Other
Replaces HDR-UX1
Sister Model Down HDR-UX5
Included Battery NP-FH60
Included Battery Life (min.) 121
Recording Quality Options HD HQ+, HD HQ, HD SP, HD LP
Max Recording Time (min.) 35.00
Webcam
Included Software Picture Motion Browser V.2.0.04
Included Remote Control
Ratings
Video Performance 8.75
Video Resolution 16.50
Low Light Performance 4.31
Stabilization 7.73
Wide Angle 9.60
Compression 7.00
Media 4.50
Editing 4.00
Front 6.50
Back 5.00
Left 5.00
Right 3.50
Top 4.50
Automatic Controls 8.00
Overall Manual Controls 6.50
Zoom 5.00
Zoom Power/Ratio 10.00
Focus 6.00
Exposure and Aperture 6.50
Shutter Speed 0.00
White Balance 7.00
Gain 0.00
Other Manual Controls 4.00
Still Features 9.00
Still Performance 8.97
Still Resolution 26.23
Ease of Use 7.50
Handling 6.50
Menu 6.00
Portability 5.00
LCD and Viewfinder 9.00
Battery Life 12.10
Audio 8.50
Playback 4.00
Connectivity 10.00
Other Features 4.00
Value 3.00
 



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