| Comments | The light and compact DCR-SX30 camcorder is one of Sony's most practical and functional camcorders yet!
The SX30 records images directly in MPEG2 format on its 4 GB internal memory, which can store up to 3 hours of footage. For boosted storage, the DCR-SX30 has a Memory Stick card slot so you'll be able to store even more videos and photos.
The easy-to-use and high-precision DCR-SX30 has a powerful 60x optical zoom, which is perfect for travelling shots and accurate focusing. Plus, you'll find all the functions user-friendly and easy to navigate thanks to this Sony camcorder's a 2.7-inch (6.9 cm) touch-screen. You'll be able to adjust the white balance or select a scene mode in no time.
You'll also find the DCR-SX30's USB 2.0 port incredibly handy for transferring footage onto your computer. Plus, DVDDirect Express compatibility means you can burn all your creations to disc in a matter of minutes! |
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| Sensor (in pixels) | 1/8" CCD sensor
800,000 pixels
Advanced HAD technology
Records in MPEG2 |
| Media | 4 GB internal memory
Memory Stick |
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Screen | 2.7" LCD touch-screen (6.9 cm)
123,000 pixels
Mirror mode
Brightness and colour controls |
| Sensitivity (lux) | 6 in normal mode
0 in NightShot mode |
| Optical Zoom | 60x |
| Digital Zoom | 2000x |
| Image Stabiliser | SteadyShot digital image stabiliser |
| Focus | Auto, manual and spot focusing via the touch-screen |
| Photo Mode | Yes |
| Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels) | 640 x 480 |
| Memory Card | Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO |
| Supplied Media | no |
| Sound | Records 2-channel Dolby Digital sound
Stereo microphone |
| Webcam Function/ mini films | No |
| Audio Output | Yes |
| Audio Input | No |
| Video Output | Video output
S-video output |
| Video Input | No |
| DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire) | No |
| DV out ( IEEE1394, FireWire) | No |
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 and PictBridge |
| Wireless Function | No |
| Compatible Platforms | PC and Mac |
| Supplied Software | Picture Motion Browser version 4.2 (PC) |
| Possible power supply | STAMINA technology - battery life of 1 hour 40 minutes with the NP-FH30 battery supplied
STAMINA technology - 13 hours 10 minutes with the optional NP-FH100 battery |
| Accessories included | AC-L200 mains adapter, AV cable, NP-FH30 rechargeable battery, USB cable, CD |
| Weight (in grams) | 240 |
| Dimensions | 107 x 59 x 57 mm |
| Other Functions | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
Focal length: 1.8 - 108 mm
Photo noise reduction
Shutter speed: 1/25-1/425 in auto mode
Shutter speed: 1/50 - 1/3500 in scene selection mode
Slow automatic shutter
Slow colour shutter
Back-light compensation
White balance: auto, outdoor, indoor, push-button adjustment
Scene modes: dusk, sunrise & sunset, fireworks, landscape, portrait, spot, sports (video only), candlelight, beach, snow
Black & white fade
Telemacro
Easy Handycam funstion
Button for burning directly to DVD |
| Manual | English, French, German, Dutch |
| English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Thai, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian |
