16GB Handycam Camcorder

Dcrsx63
Model number: DCRSX63
Rated 4.3 out of 5 Stars
Model highlights: 16GB embedded flash memory, 60X optical / 2000X digital zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, Face Detection, 2.7" touch panel display, Direct Copy, Hybrid Recording, LED video light

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Small in size, big on features, the ultra-compact DCR-SX63 Handycam® camcorder features 16GB1 of embedded Flash memory, a built-in LED video light, 2.7" touch panel LCD3, as well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, and powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.

  • Capture Natural Looking Faces

    It's never been easier to capture faces thanks to integrated Face Detection technology. Face Detection recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.

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  • Easily Compose and View Your Shots

    Boasting a 2.7" (16:9)3 touch panel display with excellent viewing clarity and improved resolution (230K pixels), it a breeze to frame your shots. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel also allows easy access to menus.

  • Store and Share Your Memories

    Now there's an easy way to transfer and store videos directly from your camcorder to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), without a computer. You can even use handy playback features of this camcorder to access the videos stored on your external drive and share your memories on a compatible HDTV or monitor.

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  • Get Closer to Your Subjects

    Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, a Carl Zeiss® 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion.

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  • Edit and Share Your Footage

    Use the supplied Sony Picture Motion Browser (PMB) software to easily transfer, sort and view your videos and still images on your compatible PC. There are also multiple output options which let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular sharing sites9.

  • Low Light, No Problem

    Thanks to an integrated LED video light, you can shed some light on your subject and record clear, colorful videos and pictures even in low light situations.

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great camcorder

Pros: large screen, LED light, zoom, poket sized.

Cons: delay of turning camera on and off, sensitive touch screen

Reviewer: JohnG (Carmel, IN)

Date 30-Dec-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

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This camcorder is perfect for me I've looked at all the reviews and bought this camcorder. Sony makes the controles simple but has a lot of features. Lots of people disliked the still camera but I thought it was very good. overall this camcorder was awesome

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Worth investing for your memories ...

Pros: Compact, internal light works excellent, 16gb internal memory, very light, 180 degree touch screen is very convenient

Cons: so far so awesome...

Reviewer: Rams (Kirksville, MO)

Date 23-Mar-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

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I bought this camcorder just about a week ago for my soon-to-be-here baby boy. I've been playing with it all week and can honeslty say I recommend this camera to anyone who is looking to record quality video/photo image memories. Easy to transfer to PC or external media. And it's software is just as easy to understand, edit, email, etc. Plus, wife loves the look. Dads, go get it !!!

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Great little camcorder

Pros: compact, lightweight, great clarity

Cons: none

Reviewer: Cornmeal (Louisiana)

Date 8-Jun-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

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This camcorder has many great features, and is very easy to use. The zoom is very good, and the face detection is a remarkable addition! I recommend this camcorder to anyone who wants high quality in a compact, lightweight package.

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Capture and share your memories with the ultra-compact DCR-SX63 Handycam® camcorder. Conveniently flexible, you can record video footage directly to 16GB of embedded flash memory or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately). A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens captures crisp, high-resolution images and the 60X optical / 2000X digital zoom keeps the action close and personal. Plus, a built-in LED video light makes it easier to capture low-light situations.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with SteadyShot™:

The DCR-SX63 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Face Detection

Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.

1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor:

A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance.

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software:

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC.9 In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.

Hybrid Recording to 16GB1 memory or Removable flash media (sold separately):

Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to 16GB1 embedded flash memory or choose instead to record to removable flash media (sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the embedded flash media to the removable flash media without using a PC.

16GB embedded memory:

16GB1 of embedded memory can record and store up to almost 12 hours of video footage (SD LP mode).

2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD3 (230 K) display

The 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD3 (230 K) display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.

LED Video Light

The DCR-SX63 includes a small, but powerful LED video light that can assist in low light situations, allowing you to capture video that you might have missed in the past.

Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic:

The Dolby® Digital stereo recording with built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Film Roll Index:

Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).

Media Card Slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4).

60x Optical, 2000x Digital zoom

Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Direct Copy to external HDD w/o PC10

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive10 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Power On by opening LCD display:

Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

Direct connection to DVDirect® Express DVD burner (sold separately):

The DCR-SX63 supports a direct connection to the VRD-P1 DVDirect® Express DVD burner (sold separately), which allows you to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder without the need for a PC. And because the VRD-P1 is powered by your camcorder, you don't need an additional AC power cable.

Face Index function:

Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it’s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.

USB 2.0 interface:

A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

Product Specifications

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Aperture : F1.8-6.0
  • Optical Zoom : 60x
  • Digital Zoom : 2000x
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44 - 2640mm (4:3)

Exposure System

  • Exposure Settings : Yes (Touch Panel)
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
  • Minimum Illumination : 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

Advanced Features

  • Face Detection : Yes (Exposure Only)
  • Image Stabilization : SteadyShot® image stabilization

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 1.8W
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV30)

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
  • Pixel Gross : 680K
  • Effective Picture Resolution : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD3 (230 K) display

Drive System

  • Shutter Speeds : Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000

Interface

  • SD Output : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) ; Video / S Video / Audio
  • USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
  • Direct Copy : Yes

Software

  • Supplied Software : PMB Ver.5.0 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit), Windows 7, 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. 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. "

Recording

  • Media Type : 16GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 680K
  • Video Format : SD (MPEG2)
  • Video Resolution : 720 x 480
  • Video Actual (Pixel) : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
  • Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
  • Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
  • Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
  • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone

Focus Control

  • Focus System : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

Convenience Features

  • Quick On : Yes
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
  • Face Index : Yes
  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
  • Film Roll Index : Yes

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 x 2 1/4 x 4 1/2 inch (50 x 55 x 112mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 6oz (190g), w battery: 8oz (230g)

Service and Warranty Information

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

In the Box

  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200)
  • Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
  • Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FV30)
  • USB Cable

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Reviewer: JohnG (Carmel, IN)

Date 30-Dec-2010

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great camcorder

Pros: large screen, LED light, zoom, poket sized.

Cons: delay of turning camera on and off, sensitive touch screen

This camcorder is perfect for me I've looked at all the reviews and bought this camcorder. Sony makes the controles simple but has a lot of features. Lots of people disliked the still camera but I thought it was very good. overall this camcorder was awesome

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Reviewer: Rams (Kirksville, MO)

Date 23-Mar-2010

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Worth investing for your memories ...

Pros: Compact, internal light works excellent, 16gb internal memory, very light, 180 degree touch screen is very convenient

Cons: so far so awesome...

I bought this camcorder just about a week ago for my soon-to-be-here baby boy. I've been playing with it all week and can honeslty say I recommend this camera to anyone who is looking to record quality video/photo image memories. Easy to transfer to PC or external media. And it's software is just as easy to understand, edit, email, etc. Plus, wife loves the look. Dads, go get it !!!

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Reviewer: Cornmeal (Louisiana)

Date 8-Jun-2010

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Great little camcorder

Pros: compact, lightweight, great clarity

Cons: none

This camcorder has many great features, and is very easy to use. The zoom is very good, and the face detection is a remarkable addition! I recommend this camcorder to anyone who wants high quality in a compact, lightweight package.

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Reviewer: Jaybyrd (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Date 3-Apr-2011

I've had this product for1-3 months

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Very nice but complicated

Pros: handy size, file storage and battery life

Cons: Photo quality not good, how do join together the video

Nice camera/camcorder video qulaity is exellent but photo quality is terrible and I can't figure out why. Also, every video downloaded is fractured in segments whenever you stop recording and I haven't figured out how to join it inot one complete movie, why is this?

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Reviewer: wedelgado (Maracay, Venezuela)

Date 29-Aug-2011

I've had this product for3-6 months

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Great camera

Pros: Light, compact

Cons: bad quality in pictures

The best in compact camcorders

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Reviewer: Louisianakid (New Orleans)

Date 4-Dec-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

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Bought this Sony Camcorder two days ago, and been playing with it ever since, trying to get to know it. Thus far, it meets my needs. Great recording, great picture taking and face finder, zoom is great, lightweight, easy to transfer pictures and videos to my PC, whereas I have Windowsxp. Other than not having a viewfinder in which I wish it had, this product is perfect for me in every aspect. I love it...

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Reviewer: Yensid14450 (Rochester, NY)

Date 3-Nov-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

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Waste of money. Don't buy this.

Pros: small.

Cons: can't get video from the camera to a PC.

The manual doesn't help. Page 45, step 4: "When the screen appears, touch Yes". No screen appears! Now what?! ALL I WANT IS TO GET VIDEO TO MY PC!!!! Is that too much to ask?!?!

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Reviewer: YRios (Sacramento, CA)

Date 23-May-2012

I've had this product for1-2 years

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Okay

Pros: Small

Cons: bad pictures, hard to get videos and pictures to PC

this camera is very good with video, good quality. very very bad with pitcures dont even bother to take pictures my metro pcs phone takes better pictures. its hard to get the videos and pictures on to the pc and i still cant figure out how to get in on to a dvd, it says i need special equipment but cant find this. now that this camcorder is no longer available i dont think i will find it.

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Reviewer: 0JAKE0

Date 30-Oct-2010

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Features:Size:Price

I wanted several features and functions but also wanted a small compact size, and a good price. Got all with this camcorder. Combined camera so I don't have to carry around two devices. Cables for AV and USB come with it. Long battery life. Decent zoom for it's size. The audio picks up very well. Can add an SD card, not restricted to memory sticks. Nice viewing screen even in sunlight. Built in lens cover. And the price was not bad at all. I spent alot of time comparing. Once you go smaller, you lose feature options. This was the best compromise I could find to get compact size, features/functions I wanted, and decent price all in one.

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Reviewer: Xoxomegmgbxoxo (New York)

Date 11-Oct-2010

I've had this product for3-6 months

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Nice little camcorder

Pros: easy to use

Cons: DOES NOT WORK WITH MAC

does not work with mac computer and this is the most commonly used computer in my home i could not view the movies or edit them except on the camcorder itself. i had to purchase a different software to be able to view the movies on my laptop.

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Reviewer: Hulstenaar (Houston, TX)

Date 15-May-2010

I've had this product for1-3 months

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Perfect for me

Pros: Small, light, easy to use, good pictures

Cons: none

This is the perfect camera for me. It fits in my pocket, is easy to use and has good picture quality. It's simple to handle as well. Perfect buy.

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Reviewer: Janie

Date 20-Nov-2010

I've had this product for1-3 months

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Excellent for iMovie 09

Pros: Uploads fast and easy right into imovie 09

Cons: none yet

I used this last week to make a movie for my daughter's school project. I couldn't believe how easy it was. Just plugged in to my mac using the USB port and poof, the video was right there. Literally took seconds to upload. If you use iMovie 09 this is great!

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    29.99

  • 16GB SDHC Memory Card

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    34.99

  • 4GB SDHC Memory Card

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  • 8GB SDHC Memory Card

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  • 2GB SD Memory Card

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  1. 16GB equals 16 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Available capacity is approximately 15.5GB.
  2. Viewable area measured diagonally.
  3. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS.
  4. Requires USB 2.0 connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. Connection via USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes).
  5. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately).

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