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Palm-
size HD camcorder w/ Smile Shutter technology
Capture a smile on Sony® HDR-CX100 Handycam® camcorder with Smile Shutter™ technology, the
camcorder that automatically takes photos while you shoot in high-definition video. 8GB of
embedded memory lets you record and store up to 3 hours of HD video, or up to 6 hours of
standard definition video, while it’s compact form brings a new level of portability.
1920x1080 high definition video
recording:
1920 x1080 high definition resolution lets
you record your memories in
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition
quality .
4 megapixel still image capture:
4 megapixel still image capture lets
you take high resolution digital photos.
8GB embedded memory:
8GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to 3 hours of high
definition video footage (HD LP mode),
or up to almost 6 hours of standard
definition footage (SD LP mode).
Ultra-compact, lightweight design:
The ultra
-compact, lightweight HDRCX100 is designed for maximum
portability. Measuring just 2 1/4 x 2 3/8
x 4 1/2 inches and weighing just 11
ounces, the HDR
-CX100 makes an ideal
travel companion.
Face Detection technology for Video
Footage and Digital Still Photos:
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and by selecting
the most prominent, automatically
controls focus, exposure, and color to
help capture smiling faces brightly and
clearly. Face Detection technology also
helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image. On AVCHD models, the
camcorder allocates encoding bits on
detected face areas prior to encoding
other parts of the picture, making them
sharper and clearer. In still picture
mode, Face Detection technology sets
the flash level to optimize picture
clarity.
Smile Shutter
™ technology for still and
dual capture:
Smile Shutter™ technology lets the
camcorder automatically take still
photos when your subject smiles, even
while shooting high definition video.
You can also set the sensitivity and
choose child, adult, or auto priority.
2.7” wide touch panel
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display: 2.7”
wide (16:9) touch panel Clear Photo
LCD Plus™ display provides excellent
viewing clarity with improved
resolution (211K pixels). The display
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles, as well as provides
sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to menus
and additional functionality such as
spot focus and spot metering.
1/5” Exmor™ CMOS Sensor with
ClearVid™ array
1/5” Exmor™ CMOS Sensor with
ClearVid™ array delivers bright, vivid,
and exceptionally detailed 2.3
megapixel (effective) video footage,
as well as 4 megapixel still images.
Exmor™ technology captures images
with high resolution and high sensitivity,
while the advanced Sony® BIONZ™
image processor improves camera
response time and screens out noise so
the signal from each pixel is as pure as
possible.
Power On by opening LCD display:
Power on your camcorder by simply
opening the LCD display.
10X Optical / 120X Digital Zoom:
10X optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that digital zooming (up to
120X) is clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.
Carl Zeiss
® Vario-
Tessar® lens with
SteadyShot™ image stabilization:
The HDR
-CX100 features a professional-
quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar® lens
designed specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics
help maintain the sharpness and
contrast of larger lenses, and
SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps
reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Built
-in zoom microphone:
The built
-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects with
the camera's zoom lens, helping
memories ring true with clear dialogue
and crisp, discrete sounds.
Smooth Slow Record:
The Smooth Slow Record mode
increases the record rate from 60 frames
per second (fps) to 240 fps, allowing
you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion
and play the video back in 12 seconds.
This is a great tool for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In
addition, you record an audio track to
narrate the video footage.
Available in silver, black, or red:
The HDR
-CX100 is available in your
choice of silver, black, or red.
Dual Record with 2.3MP still image
capture:
Dual record capability lets you capture
2.3MP still images while shooting high
definition video, so you can capture
those special moments without having
to switch recording modes.
x.v. Color™ technology for superior
color:
Includes Sony®
PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) software:
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Palm-
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 1/5" Exmor™ CMOS sensor with
ClearVid™ array
Pixel Gross: 2360K
Recording Media: 8GB Embedded Flash memory
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Recording and Playback Times:
When using 16GB
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold
separately): High Definition: FH = up to 115
min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min.,
LP = up to 390 min. Standard Definition: HQ =
up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to
715 min.
Video Actual: 1430K pixels (16:9), 1080K pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual: 1490K pixels (16:9), 1990K pixels (4:3)
Processor:
BIONZ™ image processor
Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Still Picture Resolution:
4 megapixel
Audio
Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 2ch
Audio Format: Dolby® Digital 2ch
Microphone:
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Still Image Mode(s): 1190K pixels (4:3)
Face Detection:
Yes
Hybrid:
Yes
Quick On:
Power On by LCD
Dual Record:
2.3 megapixel
Dynamic Range Optimizer:
Yes
Scene Mode(s):
Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise &
Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait,
Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Image Stabilization: SteadyShot™ image
stabilization
Smile Shutter
™ technology:
Yes
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
Yes
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes
Fader Effect(s):
Black, White
Face Index:
Yes
Film Roll Index:
Yes
Photo Capture from Movie:
Yes
Dubbing Button:
Yes
x.v.Color™: Yes
BRAVIA®
Sync™:
Yes
Video
Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) SD:
MPEG2
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Features
PhotoTV HD:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via
A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI
USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Included
(via A/V Remote Terminal)
S-
Video Output(s):
Sold separately (via A/V
Remote jack)
HDMI™
Connection Output(s):
Yes (mini)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S
Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Display
LCD Screen:
2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo
LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels)
Hardware
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover:
Manual
S/S & Zoom button on LCD:
Yes
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 42-497mm (16:9), 52-608mm
(4:3)
Aperture:
F1.8
-2.2
Exposure:
Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter:
30mm
Focal Distance:
3.2-32mm
Focus:
Full range Auto / Manual
Shutter Speed:
Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/301/1000; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF), 1/60-1/1000;
Scene Selection, 1/2
-1/1000; Smooth Slow Rec,
1/240 - 1/1000
Optical Zoom:
10x
Digital Zoom:
120x
Resolution:
4 megapixel still
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar
®
Minimum Illumination:
5 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Power
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP
-FH50)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V
(AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation):
3.5W
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty ---
1 Year
Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports
Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4
(SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)
(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS
Dimensions
Weight: w/o battery: 9oz (280g), w battery: 11oz
(330g)
Measurements:
2 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (55 x 60 x
114mm)
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH50)
Component A/V Cable
A/V Connecting Cable
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-
ROM)
USB Cable
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-
FH50/FH70/FH100)
Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6, ACC-HDH6)
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-
VQH10)
Travel Charger (BC-
TRP)
Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A)
HDMI Cable (mini) (VMC-30MHD)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Video Light (HVL-10NH)
GPS Unit (GPS-CS3KA)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242765023
1. When measuring media capacity, 8GB equals 8 billion bytes, a portion
of which is used for system management and/or application files. The
capacity that a user can use is approximately 7.83GB.
2. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format.
DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD
based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to
eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD
media containing AVCHD footage must only be played back on a
compatible Blu-ray Disc device, PC with supplied software or
PLAYSTATION®
3 devices.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not
supported by Mac OS.
10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back
over 12 seconds.
13. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may
vary.
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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam,
SteadyShot, BIONZ, Clear Photo LCD Plus, Smile Shutter, AVCHD,
ClearVid, x.v. Color, BRAVIA, Exmor, Memory Stick Duo and the Memory
Stick logo are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows
Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and its logo
are trademarks. PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony
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respective owners.
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