Sony HDR-CX330 HD WiFi Handycam 16GB Camcorder
October 14, 2014 by SmartReview
Filed under Digital Camcorders
Sony HDR-CX330 High Definition 16GB Handycam Camcorder with Built-in WiFi
Rated 4 1/2 Stars |
**New for 2014** The HDR-CX330, Sony’s ultra compact low priced dual flash memory based high definition camcorder with 16gb of internal memory. Advanced features include an ultra-smooth 60 progressive frames/second (1080p @ 60fps) recording mode. The CX330 Features a new wide angle G-Lens (29.8mm) with 30x Optical zoom. The CX330 has Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active Mode (compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver smoother video). Compact size. Other features: 9.2 megapixel still images, 2.7 inch LCD screen (230K pixels), The HDR-CX330 has a 1/5.8-inch back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor suitable for lower light situations. BIONZ™ X Image processor improves the speed and quality, as well as improving battery life. Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture. Sony has added Built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band)and NFC for 2014. Control your camcorder remotely with your smartphone/tablet, or transfer video & pictures over WiFi or NFC.
The Sony CX330 uses the AVCHD compression format (up to 24Mbps) to record high definition video. The 60p mode records at an even higher 28Mbps using STD: MPEG2-PS compression. Hookup to an HDTV through Component or HDMI. Dolby Digital 5.1 capable. USB 2.0 interface. Dedicated microphone and headphone inputs. Active interface accessory shoe for external microphones and lights. The built-in 16GB memory will record approximately 1 hour of video at maximum HD quality (more with memory cards). Face Detection, Smile Shutter, External Microphone Jack. The memory slot can take Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
Lens Specifications: 26.8mm – 804mm (30x optical zoom; 60x extended zoom) F1.8-4.0
Dimensions: 2.4″ x 2.3″ x 4.7″ (6.7 ounces)
Upgrade Features from the CX380: New faster BIONZ™ X Image processor, Built-in WiFi & NFC.
Smart-Review Commentary: For 2014, Sony has introduced the HDR-CX330, an ultra compact, feature packed consumer camcorder at a modest price. This model replaces the popular CX380 from last year. The Full HD 60p mode will make the video appear more real and fluid. Sony for 2014 has added Built-in WiFi, allowing you to control your camcorder and transfer content remotely from your smartphone or tablet with a free APP. The HDR-CX330 has a 16GB flash drive for recording hours of video and a memory card slot for even more recording. This camcorder has a Back-Illuminated 1/5.8 Exmor R CMOS imager to help in low light conditions. The HDR-CX330 can take up to 9.2 megapixel still images and has optical image stabilization technology to remove blurring during handheld use which will come in handy when using its 30x optical zoom. The built-in external microphone jack will allow you to use external microphones for better sound. Clear Voice with Face Detection will switch to an audio mode that enhances the human voice when it detects a face. This camcorder also uses the highest possible AVCHD compression quality (24Mbps) when recording regular HD, and 28Mbps for the 60p mode. A provided MP4 format will allow you to record in a smaller file size for sharing on the internet. The 26.8mm wide angle lens will be important to you when taking group shots, panoramas, and indoor shots. This midrange model is a Smart-Review top pick for 2014.
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SmartReview.com coverage of the Sony HDR-PJ340 Camcorder at CES 2014
(The HDR-CX330 is the same camcorder, but without a projector)
Upgrade to the Sony Handycam HDR-PJ810
If you upgrade to the HDR-PJ810, you get Sony’s best premium Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization, upgrade to a larger Imager for better low light performance, upgrades to a larger 3.0 inch high resolution LCD screen (921,000 pixels), Adds a Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound microphone, adds a Touchscreen, Built-in projector with HDMI input, adds a viewfinder, upgrades to 24.5 megapixel photos, adds manual dial and control, Doubles the internal memory to 32GB.
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