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Capture amazing 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with the ultra-compact HDR-CX160 Handycam camcorder. It features an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and wide angle Sony G lens, plus 42X extended zoom feature for getting you closer to the action. Record and store up to six hours of high-definition video footage (HD LP mode) via the built-in 16GB embedded Flash memory. You can also compose and view your shots on the vibrant 3.0" touch-screen display. |
Features
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1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality. Capable of 1080/60p recording and playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories |
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Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality |
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The 3.0" Clear Photo LCD Plus display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback |
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The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering |
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Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel |
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Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a compute |
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Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder's handy playback features |
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The built-in 16GB embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 6 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode) |
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Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor |
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Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions |
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Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object |
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Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience |
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The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it |
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Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images |
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Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture |
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Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs |
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Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod |
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Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve |
Item Includes
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Sony HDR-CX160 Full HD 16GB Flash Memory Camcorder - 1 x Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50) - 1 x Component A/V Cable - "Operating Guide" ) - 1 x AC adaptor (AC-L200) - 1 x USB Connection Support Cable - 1 x Power Cord - 1 x CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) - Sony Warranty |
| Drive Mode | Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer |
| Shutter Speeds | Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/1000; Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF): 1/60 - 1/10000; Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/10000; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/10000 |
| Focus System | Contrast AF |
| Focus Points | 1 point |
| AF Modes | Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) |
| Focus Area | Full range Focus / Spot Focus |
| Focus Features | Tracking Focus |
| AF Illuminator | Yes |
| Camera Type | Digital HD Video Camera Recorder |
| LCD Type | 3.0" Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide (16:9) |
| Angle Adjustment | Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. |
| Brightness Control | Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. |
| Coverage | 1 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Grid Display | Guide Frame |
| Touch Panel | Yes |
| Supplied Software | PMB Ver. 5.5 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3) (32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit/ 64bit), Windows 7. PMB software is not supported by Mac OS |
| Battery Type | InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series) |
| Power Requirements | 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor) |
| Power Consumption (in Operation) | HD: 2.5W; STD: 2.3W |
| Power Consumption | 30.9mm - 1297mm |
| Imaging Sensor | 1/4" (4.5mm) Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor |
| Processor | BIONZ Image processor |
| Pixel Gross | Approx. 4200K pixels |
| Effective Picture Resolution | Approx. 1670K pixels (4: 3) |
| Color Filter System | ClearVid array |
| Lens Type | G Lens |
| Lens Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot Image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) |
| Aperture | F1.8 - F3.4 |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Digital Zoom | 350x |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | Movie Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm - 1095mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 32.5mm - 975mm (16:9), 29.8mm - 894mm (4:3) |
| Filter Diameter | 37mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 44cm (Tele Macro) |
| Extended Zoom | 42x |
| Focal Distance | f = 2.1mm - 63mm |
| Steady Shot Mode | Active: 30.9mm - 1297mm |
| Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC compatible |
| SD Output | Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)); Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied)); S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video) |
| HD Output | HDMI Out (mini) ; Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied)) |
| USB Port(s) | TypeA, mini-AB/ USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/ MTP) |
| BRAVIA Sync | Yes |
| PhotoTV HD | Yes |
| DVDirect | Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported ) |
| Microphone Input | Stereo Minijack |
| Remote Jack | A/V Remote terminal |
| Direct Copy | Yes |
| A/V Remote Terminal | Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote |
| DC IN | Yes |
| HDMI Terminal | Yes (mini) |
| Metering Modes | Multi-segment / Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | AE Shift (Touch Panel) |
| Exposure Settings | Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel) |
| Scene Mode(s) | Auto / Twilight / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow |
| D-Range Optimizer | Yes |
| Noise Reduction | Yes |
| White Balance Mode | Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor |
| Minimum Illumination | Standard: 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) |
| Auto Iris Control | F1.8 - F10.0 |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes (Auto) |
| Gain Control | Auto |
| LOW LUX Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Smile Shutter technology | Dual Capture / Always On / Off |
| Golf Shot | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot Image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) |
| Intelligent Auto | Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light |
| x.v.Color | Yes |
| Audio Level Display | Yes |
| Priority Setting (for Face Detection) | Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority |
| Smooth Slow Rec | Yes |
| Quick On | Yes (Power On by LCD) |
| Manual / Auto Lens Cover | Auto |
| S/S & Zoom button on LCD | Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Fader Effect(s) | White / Black |
| Date / Time Stamp | Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info) |
| Erase/Protect | Yes / Yes |
| Media/Battery Indicator | Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/ Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity) |
| Power Save Mode | Auto Shut-off (5minutes) |
| Still Image Playback Options | Slide Show |
| Video Playback Options | Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save / Playback / Erase); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer) |
| Built-in USB Cable | Yes (USB Charge Available) |
| Multiple Language Display | English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portuguese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish |
| One Touch Disc Burn | Yes (Menu) |
| View & Index | Event |
| Media Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed); Memory Stick PRODuo (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher) |
| Still Image Mode | JPEG |
| Still Image Max Effective Resolution | 3.3 megapixels |
| Still Image Size 16:9 | Movie mode: 3.0 megapixels 16:9 (2304 x 1296); Photo mode: 2.5 megapixels 16:9 (2112 x 1188) |
| Still Image Size 4:3 | Movie mode: 2.2 megapixels 4:3 (1728 x 1296); Photo mode: 3.3 megapixels 4:3 (2112 x 1584) |
| Video Format | HD: MPEG4-AVC/ H.264 AVCHD format compatible (1080/60p: original format); STD: MPEG2-PS |
| Video Mode | HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps/ FX: Approx. 24Mbps/ FH: Approx. 17Mbps/ HQ: Approx. 9Mbps/ LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps |
| Video Resolution | HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 60i (FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); STD: 720x480/60i |
| Video Actual (Pixel) | Approx. 1490K pixels (16:9), Approx. 1120K pixels (4:3) |
| Video Signal | HD: HDTV 1080/60p, 24p, 60i; STD: NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Recording and Playback Times | HD PS: Approx. 1h15m (Approx. 1h15m); HD FX: Approx1h30m (Approx. 1h30m); HD FH: Approx2h5m (Approx. 2h5m); HD HQ: Approx3h40m (Approx. 2h45m); HD LP: Approx6h25m (Approx. 6h15m); STD HQ: Approx3h50m (Approx. 3h30m) |
| Photo Capture from Movie | 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360) |
| Dimensions | 2 1/8" x 2 1/4" x 4 7/ 8" / 52.5 x 57 x 123.5 mm |
| Weight | Main unit only: 8.8 oz / 250 g |