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Full HD 160GB HDD Camcorder

Model number:

HDR-XR160

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p recording, 3MP still images, 160GB HDD (up to 54 hours HD recording in LP mode), wide angle G lens, 42x extended zoom, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, 3.0" touch screen

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Take 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). There's also a vibrant 3.0" touch-screen display lets you compose and view your shots.

1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image

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 HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories.

42x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.

3.0” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K)

The 3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ 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 you

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.

Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording

Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.

Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge

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.

Wide Angle G lens to capture everything you want.

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. In addition, the 29.8mm focal length offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode

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.

Event Browse groups photos/videos for you for easy reference

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. When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun.

5.1ch Surround mic for vivid and dynamic surround sound.

Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), all without a computer. 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.

160GB1 Hard Disk Drive

A built-in 160GB hard disk drive can record and store up to 54 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode)1 . In addition, “HDD Smart Protection” gives you peace of mind by helping to prevent any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped.

Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor. 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.

Tracking Focus follows selected subjects

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.

Clear Phase stereo speakers for true and dynamic sound

Bring your video alive with Clear Phase stereo speakers. Drawing on Sony’s high-end audio expertise, renown S-Master™ digital amplifier technology is utilized to produce more true-to-life sound.

Intelligent Auto (90 different scene combinations possible)

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 (90 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portait, Baby, Walk, Tripod.

Golf Shot

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, and other fast action.

Product Specifications

Basic Specifications

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 2 3/8inch x 2 5/8inch x 5 1/8inch (59.5mm x 66mm x128mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 14.1oz(NP-FV50) (Supplied Battery); Approx. 15.7oz(NP-FV70); Approx.1lb 3.2oz(NP-FV100)

Recording

  • Media Type : Internal HDD; Memory Stick PRO Duo™; Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (High Speed); Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG™; 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 (2304x1296); Photo mode: 2.5 megapixels 16:9 (2112x1188)
  • Still Image Size 4:3 : Movie mode: 2.2 megapixels 4:3 (1728x1296); Photo mode: 3.3 megapixels 4:3 (2112x1584)
  • Video Format : HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 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, 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 : NTSC color, EIA standards
  • Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : HD PS: Approx. 13h20m; HD FX: Approx. 15h40m; HD FH: Approx. 21h30m; HD HQ: Approx. 38h10m; HD LP: Approx. 66h40m; STD HQ: Approx. 39h50m
  • Photo Capture from Movie : 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
  • Dual Record : 3.0 megapixels 16:9 (2,304 x 1296); 2.2 megapixels 4:3 (1,728 x 1,296)
  • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Clear Phase Stereo Speaker
  • Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1Creater; Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
  • Internal Media : HDD 160GB (HDD Smart Protection)
  • Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)
  • Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(5.1ch) : HD PS: Approx. 13h10m; HD FX: Approx. 15h30m; HD FH: Approx. 21h10m; HD HQ: Approx. 37h20m; HD LP: Approx. 64h30m; STD HQ: Approx. 38h40m
  • Still Image File Format : DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
  • Wind Noise Reduction : Yes (Off/On (Advanced reduction))
  • Wind Position : Yes (Auto)

Focus Control

  • Focus System : Contrast AF
  • AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
  • Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus
  • Focus Features : Tracking Focus
  • AF Illuminator : Yes

Flash

  • Flash Type : No

Interface

  • Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media 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 (sold separately))
  • HD Output : HDMI Out (mini) (sold separately); 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 (sold separately))
  • Microphone Input : Stereo Minijack
  • Remote Jack : Integrated into A/V Remote terminal
  • Remote Commander : Yes
  • Direct Copy : Yes
  • A/V Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
  • DC IN : Yes
  • HDMI Terminal : Yes (mini)

Software

  • 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.
  • Operating System Compatibility : Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 ** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

Camera

  • Camera Type : Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : G Lens™
  • Lens Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ Image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
  • Aperture : F1.8-3.4
  • Optical Zoom : 30x
  • Digital Zoom : 350x
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo Mode: 32.5mm - 975mm (16:9), 29.8mm - 894mm (4:3); Movie Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm - 1095mm (4:3)
  • Filter Diameter : 30mm
  • 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 : 31.2mm - 531mm (16:9), 38.2mm - 650mm (4:3)

Exposure System

  • 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 - F3.4
  • Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
  • Gain Control : Auto
  • LOW LUX Mode : Yes

Convenience Features

  • Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)
  • Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On / Off)
  • 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; Playback Zoom (1.1x-5x) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever)
  • 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 Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
  • One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu)
  • View & Index : Event

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 2 3/8inch x 2 5/8inch x 5 1/8inch (59.5mm x 66mm x128mm)
  • Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : Approx. 12.3 oz

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Imaging Sensor

  • 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

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ PLUS display (230K)
  • Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
  • Brightness Control : Yes (Menu)
  • Coverage : 1
  • Live View : Yes
  • Grid Display : Guide Frame
  • Touch Panel : Yes

Drive System

  • Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
  • Shutter Speeds : Auto Control Range: 1 / 8-1 / 10000; Smooth Slow Rec: 1 / 250 - 1 / 1000; Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image); Standard: 1 / 60-1 / 10000; Auto: 1 / 60 - 1 / 1000; Scene Selection: 1 / 8 - 1 / 1000; LOW LUX: 1 / 30 - 1 / 1000; Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF): 1 / 60 - 1 / 1000

Advanced Features

  • Audio Level Display : Yes
  • Face Detection : Yes
  • 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
  • Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority
  • S-Master : Yes
  • Smile Shutter™ technology : Dual Capture / Always On / Off
  • Smooth Slow Rec : Yes
  • x.v.Color™ : Yes

Power

  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV50)

Inputs and Outputs

  • HD Output : HDMI Out (mini) (sold separately); Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied))

In the Box

  • Power Cord (1)
  • USB Connection Support Cable (1)
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50) (1)
  • Component A/V Cable (1)
  • CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)
  • A/V Connecting Cable (1)
  • "Operating Guide" (1)

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HDR-XR160 4.5 5 8 8
Great camera, great quality movies! I got tired of using my digital still camera to take videos of my son's wrestling tournaments (from the corner of the mat), so we went with this model after reading the reviews and studying the features. We couldn't be happier! Picture quality is phenomenal, 5.1 sound recording is amazing, and it takes great stills during movie mode which is excellent for sports footage. Like other reviews mention, the zoom is touchy...it doesn't creep forward gently, but tends to rush in and out which is my only complaint. It's best to set the zoom before filming begins to avoid any focus issues. I also didn't anticipate every five minute video I took would be a gig or larger, so transfer times can take a while, but that's what you get with blu-ray quality video with surround sound audio! March 4, 2012
Excellent camcorder but, nice palm size for most users and functions on the touch screen make it very user friendly. I used it for my son's martial arts tournaments and was impressed w/the end product. Of course I'm a rookie at filming action shots and was mildly surprised to see that there was absolutely no blur!!!. The sounds recorded were absolutely HD. February 21, 2012
Really Like this Video Recorder I purchased the camera to replace an old Sony analog recorder. As mentioned in the title, great camera. The price isn't bad either. The software is adequate for the beginner or intermediate user. Downloadable in SD and HD formats. Software lets you save the raw video or edited video to your computer hard drive via USB cord provided. Great for the more advanced user with advanced editing software. Unfortunately no fire-wire output. There's been some discussion on the ability to remove the battery when mounted to a tripod. No problem with the Sunpak 6060XL. I Highly recommend this camera. February 7, 2012
Excellent High Quality Handycam Purchased this Handycam and absolutely love it. It is our family camcorder. Very easy to use, Touchscreen makes it idiot-proof. We view our movies through my Playstation 3 with the free app - looks unbelievably clear. Otherwise you can hook it up to any HD TV and the picture will look nice. At the point where I now have about 80GB worth of footage and trying to figure out what to do with it. Burning it to a standard DVD defeats the whole purpose. Uploading and converting it to the computer and THEN burning also too time-consuming. Be prepared to buy a DVDirect BluRay burner and an HDMI cable for another +$300. But hey, the memories are priceless, right? January 4, 2012
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.

4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.

13. Requires VMC-UAM1 cable, AC power for camcorder, and FAT-32 hard drive less than 2TB (Terabytes) sold sep.

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