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HDR-CX100/B

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 HDR-
CX100 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.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

x.v. Color™  technology for superior 
color:

HDMI™  connection output: 

USB 2.0 interface:

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion 
Browser) software:

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