Sony Handycam HDR-CX160 Product Specs
The Handycam HDR-CX160 is a small, entry-level HD camcorder from Sony that retails for $499. The camcorder is an update of last year's HDR-CX150, and we were impressed by the additions and enhancements Sony made to the new model, which include a 1080/60p record mode, 30x optical zoom lens, and a 3-inch touchscreen LCD.
| Sony Handycam HDR-CX160- Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 499 |
| Year | 2011 |
| Format | Flash memory |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | Basic Budget |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| 3D Capable | No |
| HD Video Format | MPEG4-AVC/ H.264 AVCHD |
| SD Video Format | MPEG2-PS |
| Frame Rate(s) | 60p, 60i |
| Primary Audio Format | 2-channel stereo |
| Primary Media | Internal Flash Memory |
| Secondary Media | Memory Card |
| Tertiary Media | None |
| Memory Card Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Included Media Capacity | 16GB internal flash |
| Included Software | Sony Picture Motion Browser |
| Recording Media | Internal Flash Memory, Memory Card |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Toggle |
| Optical Zoom | 30 x |
| Advanced Zoom | 42 x |
| Digital Zoom | 350 x |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Focus Assist / Peaking | No |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Manual Exposure Steps | 33 |
| Manual Aperture | No |
| Minimum Aperture (f/) | 3.40 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 1.80 f/ |
| Manual Shutter Speed | No |
| Manual White Balance | No |
| White Balance Presets | Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Manual |
| Manual Gain | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Color / Image Control(s) | x.v. Color |
| Low Light Mode(s) | Yes |
| Scene Mode(s) | Auto/ Twilight/ Twilight Portrait (Photo Mode only)/ Sunrise & Sunset/ Fireworks/ Landscape/ Portrait/ Spotlight/ Beach/ Snow |
| Other Manual Control(s) | Guideframes, tele macro |
| Still-Video Hybrid | Yes |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 2112x1584 |
| Flash | No |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | Yes |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Manual ISO | No |
| Continuous Shot | No |
| Bracketing | No |
| Body Type | Horizontal |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 300 g |
| Weight (w/o battery pack) | 250 g |
| Width (mm) | 52.50 mm |
| Height (mm) | 57.00 mm |
| Length (mm) | 123.50 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Black |
| LCD Size (inches) | 3.00 in. |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) | 230000 pixels |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjuster | No |
| Video Light | Yes |
| Waterproof | No |
| Composite (RCA) output | Yes |
| S-Video | Yes (proprietary cable sold separately) |
| USB | Yes |
| Component output | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| External Microphone input | Yes |
| DC Power | Yes |
| Card Slot 1 | Memory Stick PRO Duo/SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Replaces | HDR-CX150 |
| Sister Model Up | HDR-CX360V |
| Sister Model Down | HDR-CX130 |
| Included Battery | NP-FV50 Li-ion battery |
| Sony Handycam HDR-CX160 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 7.10 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 7.25 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 12.80 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 9.25 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 9.77 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 6.12 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 3.06 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 9.24 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 10.25 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 8.11 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 6.75 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 9.13 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 6.50 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 10.23 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 4.00 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 8.80 | 0.65 | |
| White Balance Score | 6.50 | 0.55 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 2.00 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 3.50 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 10.06 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 6.00 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 6.25 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 6.13 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 10.25 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 8.25 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 8.58 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 5.50 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 5.25 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 4.63 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 3.25 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 2.00 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 227 | ||
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