Sony HDR-XR160

Sony HDR-XR160 - Camcorder - 2112x1584 px - Format: HDD - Optical Zoom (Ratio): 30 - Digital Zoom (Ratio): 350 - 16:9 Recording Format: 16:9 / 4:3 - Weight: 350 g - HDMI Interface - Chip Type: CMOS

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Sony HDRXR160EB Handycam Camcorder - Black (30x Optical Zoom,3.3MP, 3 inch Touch LCD) Sony HDRXR160EB Handycam Camcorder - Black (30x Optical Zoom,3.3MP, 3 inch Touch LCD)

Sony XR160E Full HD Hard Disk Drive camcorder: HDR-XR160ETake stunning 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with the compact HDR-XR160 Handycam® camcorder. It features an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and wide angle Sony G lens to take in more of the scene; plus 42x extended zoom for getting you closer to the action. Also equipped with a massive 160GB hard disk drive (HDD); you can record and store up to 54 hours of high-definition video footage (HD LP mode). Theres also a vibrant 3.0" touch-screen display lets you compose and view your shots.1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image1920 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 HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories.42x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the actionExtended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.3.0â? touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plusâ"¢ display (230K)The 3.0â? Clear Photo LCD Plusâ"¢ screen displays sharp; bright; vivid images; letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors; while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene.Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for youWhy 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.Wind noise reduction for clear voice recordingWind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes

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Sony HDRXR160EB Handycam Camcorder - Black (30x Optical Zoom,3.3MP, 3 inch Touch LCD) Sony HDRXR160EB Handycam Camcorder - Black (30x Optical Zoom,3.3MP, 3 inch Touch LCD)

Sony XR160E Full HD Hard Disk Drive camcorder: HDR-XR160ETake stunning 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with the compact HDR-XR160 Handycam® camcorder. It features an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and wide angle Sony G lens to take in more of the scene; plus 42x extended zoom for getting you closer to the action. Also equipped with a massive 160GB hard disk drive (HDD); you can record and store up to 54 hours of high-definition video footage (HD LP mode). Theres also a vibrant 3.0" touch-screen display lets you compose and view your shots.1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image1920 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 HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories.42x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the actionExtended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.3.0â? touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plusâ"¢ display (230K)The 3.0â? Clear Photo LCD Plusâ"¢ screen displays sharp; bright; vivid images; letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors; while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene.Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for youWhy 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.Wind noise reduction for clear voice recordingWind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes

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Test reports for Sony HDR-XR160

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Review summary for the Sony HDR-XR160

alaTest has collected and analysed 84 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the memory and zoom are generally positive. The image quality and value for money are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positiveopinions about the battery and features.

Conclusions

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-XR160 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

Sony Handycam HDR-XR160 (black)

In sunlight, with the subject filling the frame, the camcorder produces good-looking video that passes for full HD. But in many other circumstances, especially when there's a lot of background detail and motion such as grass or trees waving in the...

Conclusions

Typical for their price class, the no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130, CX160, and XR160 produce generally subpar HD video, but if you're not picky you'll probably be fine. The CX130 is the best buy of the three, as long as you go cheap on the memory card.

Sony Handycam HDR-XR160

Sony has packed a lot of great features into the small and lightweight HDR-XR160, making it easy to get quality HD video, up to 1080/60p, the best in hi-def resolution. And this camcorder won't break the bank. Other hard drive camcorders with similar...

Conclusions

Despite having a slightly small hard drive, the HDR-XR160 is the best hard drive camcorder we reviewed.

Sony HDR-XR160 Technical specifications

Recording
Face Recognition Face + Smile Detection
Photo Resolution Heigth in Pixel 1584
Photo Resolution Width in Pixel 2112
HD Recording Format AVCHD
16:9 Recording Format 16:9 / 4:3
Lens
Longest Shutter Speed in s 1/6
Shortest Shutter Speed in s 1/6000
Maximum Aperture Tele 3.4
Maximum Aperture Wide 1.8
Highest Focal Length in mm 1095
Lowest Focal Length in mm 36.5
Digital Zoom (Ratio) 350
Optical Zoom (Ratio) 30
General Features
Maximum Pixel (in Megapixel) 4.2
Memory Capacity in GB 160
Resolution Full HD
Format HDD
3D No
Type Camcorder
Dimensions / Weight
Weight in Grams 350
Depth in mm 128
Height in mm 66
Width in mm 59.5
General Features
Weight 350
Maximum Resolution 4.2
Optical Zoom 30
Longest Shutter Speed 1/6
Recording Format AVCHD

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