-
Introduction
-
01.Performance
-
02.Format
-
03.Auto / Manual Controls
-
04.Still Features
-
05.Handling and Use
-
06.Audio / Playback / Connectivity
-
07.Other Features
-
08.Conclusion & Comparisons
-
09.Photo Gallery
-
10.Specs and Ratings
-
11.Comments
Sony HDR-CX12
Previous: Page 9
Photo GalleryNext: Page 11
CommentsSpecs and Ratings
| Sony HDR-CX12 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Year | 2008 |
| Low Price | 800.0 |
| Format | Flash Memory |
| Class | Consumer |
| High Definition | Yes |
| Sensor Size (in.) | 1/3 |
| Sensor Count | 1 |
| Gross Pixel Count Video | 5.66 |
| Gross Pixel Count Still | 5.66 |
| Effective Pixel Count Video | 3.81 |
| Effective Pixel Count Still | 3.81 |
| Progressive Scan (output) | No |
| Still Pixel Shifting | 0.0 |
| Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum | 3688x2766 |
| Optical Zoom | 12.00 |
| Digital Zoom | 150.00 |
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 37.0 |
| Focal Distance Minimum (mm) | 4.9 |
| Focal Distance Maximum (mm) | 58.8 |
| 35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) | 40.0 |
| 35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) | 480.0 |
| F-stop Minimum | 1.8 |
| F-stop Maximum | 3.1 |
| Minimum Lux (reported) | 0.0 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Firewire | No |
| USB | Yes |
| Composite (RCA) In | No |
| Composite (RCA) Out | Yes |
| S-Video In | No |
| S-Video Out | No |
| Component In | No |
| Component Out | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Microphone In | No |
| Headphone Out | No |
| XLR In | No |
| Control L | No |
| Body Type | Horizontal |
| Weight (gram) | 450.0 |
| Width (mm) | 69.0 |
| Height (mm) | 67.0 |
| Length (mm) | 131.0 |
| Body Color(s) | Black |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe Hot | Yes |
| LCD Size (in.) | 2.7 |
| LCD Resolution (Pixels) | 211000 |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD | Yes |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) | 0.00 |
| Video Light | No |
| Flash | Yes |
| Still Media | MemoryStick Duo/ PRO Duo |
| Still Media Included | None |
| Replaces | HDR-CX7 |
| Included Battery | NP-FH60 |
| Included Battery Life (min.) | 99 |
| Recording Quality Options | HD FH (15Mbps), HD HQ (9Mbps), HD SP (7Mbps), HD LP (5 Mbps), SD H Q (9Mbps), SD SP (6Mbps), SD LP (3Mbps) |
| Max Recording Time (min.) | 0.0 |
| Webcam | No |
| Included Software | Picture Motion Browser Ver. 3.0 |
| Included Remote Control | Yes |
| Other Manual Controls | x.y. Color, Guideframes, Zebra Patterns |
| Sony HDR-CX12 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Video Performance Score | 10.25 | 4.0 | |
| Video Resolution Score | 18.75 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Performance Score | 4.77 | 4.0 | |
| Stabilization Score | 7.5 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 9.6 | 0.8 | |
| Compression Score | 7.25 | 0.75 | |
| Media Score | 7.0 | 1.0 | |
| Editing Score | 4.0 | 0.6 | |
| Front Score | 9.0 | 0.2 | |
| Back Score | 7.0 | 0.25 | |
| Left Score | 7.0 | 0.2 | |
| Right Score | 6.75 | 0.3 | |
| Top Score | 7.0 | 0.15 | |
| Automatic Controls Score | 7.0 | 0.5 | |
| Overall Manual Controls Score | 7.0 | 0.6 | |
| Zoom Score | 5.0 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Power/Ratio Score | 12.0 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 6.5 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure and Aperture Score | 5.5 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 0.0 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 6.0 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 6.0 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 9.0 | 0.8 | |
| Still Performance Score | 11.93 | 1.2 | |
| Still Resolution Score | 32.12 | 1.0 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 7.5 | 1.0 | |
| Handling Score | 7.0 | 1.25 | |
| Menu Score | 6.0 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 6.5 | 0.8 | |
| LCD and Viewfinder Score | 7.0 | 0.6 | |
| Battery Life Score | 9.9 | 1.0 | |
| Audio Score | 5.0 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 5.5 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 7.0 | 0.8 | |
| Other Features Score | 5.5 | 0.5 | |
| Value Score | 3.5 | 1.25 | |
| Total: | 273 | ||
Shop for the Sony HDR-CX12
Latest News
& Reviews
-
16-May-2012
Panasonic HC-V500M Camcorder Review
The Panasonic HC-V500M is a small, lightweight, budget camcorder that offers a lot for its $499 MSRP. Read More...
-
04-May-2012
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Reivew
Along with its retro design and weather-sealed body, the Olympus E-M5 features a robust movie mode that provides you with a variety of manual video controls and features. Read More...
Top Rated
Features
-
An Introduction to High Definition Video.
Understand what’s going on in the world of HD camcorders so you can make sense of it all and make an informed decision on your next purchase. Read More...
-
CamcorderInfo.com 2010 Selects Awards
Our awards for the best camcorders in 2010. Read More...
-
The Student Filmmaker's Buying Guide To Consumer Camcorders
For the student filmmaker, finding the right camcorder can be a very arduous task. This article goes through the best consumer camcorders on the market for the student filmmaker, and all of these models can be found for $1500 or less. Read More...
-
Video Editing Software For Your Camcorder
Most consumer camcorders come with some kind of editing program, but the quality of this provided software can range drastically. This article offers an overview and critique for these editing programs. Read More...
(add your own)