Sony Handycam HDR-UX20 Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on May 5, 2008 8:33 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 2008
Low Price 399.00
Format DVD
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/5
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 2300000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 2300000.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 1490000.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 1990000.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2304 x 1728
Lens
Optical Zoom 15.00
Digital Zoom 180.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 30.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 3.10
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 46.50
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 40.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 600.00
F-stop Minimum 1.80
F-stop Maximum 2.60
Minimum Lux (reported) 5.00
Image Stabilization Optical
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Touch screen
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 20
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, Outdoor, Indoor, Manual
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
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
Other Control Interface(s) AIS, Memory Stick Slot
Body
Body Type Horizontal
Weight (gram) 560.00
Width (mm) 58.00
Height (mm) 93.00
Length (mm) 134.00
Body Color(s) Silver, Black
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 2.70
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 211000
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Color EVF
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media MemoryStick Duo/PRO Duo
Still Media Included None
Other
Replaces HDR-UX7
Sister Model Down HDR-UX10
Included Battery NP-FH60
Included Battery Life (min.) 0
Recording Quality Options HDFH, HDHQ, HDSP, HDLP
Max Recording Time (min.) 56.00
Webcam
Included Software Picture Motion Browser
Included Remote Control
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 9.50 4
Video Resolution 18.75 1.5
Low Light Performance 1.91 4
Stabilization 6.50 1
Wide Angle 9.60 0.8
Compression 7.25 0.75
Media 10.00 1
Editing 4.00 0.6
Front 6.25 0.2
Back 6.25 0.25
Left 6.50 0.2
Right 4.50 0.3
Top 4.50 0.15
Automatic Controls 7.00 0.5
Overall Manual Controls 6.25 0.6
Zoom 5.00 0.75
Zoom Power/Ratio 15.00 0.5
Focus 5.50 0.7
Exposure and Aperture 4.75 0.65
Shutter Speed 0.00 0.6
White Balance 5.50 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Controls 4.50 0.5
Still Features 7.25 0.8
Still Performance 11.28 1.2
Still Resolution 17.45 1
Ease of Use 7.50 1
Handling 5.00 1.25
Menu 6.00 1
Portability 6.50 0.8
LCD and Viewfinder 8.00 0.6
Battery Life 10.00 1
Audio 4.50 1
Playback 5.00 0.3
Connectivity 8.00 0.8
Other Features 5.50 0.5
Value 3.75 1.25
Total239.006 
 



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