Sony HDR-CX12
HQ Grade: C-
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
This camcorder is ranked
- 11th of 27 in $500 - $750 (#1 is Canon HV40)
- 56th of 133 in Mainstream Camcorders (#1 is Sony DCR-SX40)
- 42nd of 71 in High Definition (#1 is Kodak Zi8)
- 44th of 66 in Media Card (#1 is Sony DCR-SX40)
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| CITIZOO | 466,69 € |
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| PCMONDE | $999.99 |
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| 47digital | $2,399.99 |
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Editors' Comments
Sony's HDR-CX12 will not miss a smile—literally. No switching to camera mode or pushing any buttons; the HDR-CX12 has you covered. This pint-size camera has Smile Shutter technology which detects smiles and snaps a still photograph while the camcorder is recording video. You can even prioritize the smiles of children or adults to ensure... read more
Specifications
- Memory Card Camcorder
- Records in Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- ClearVid 1/3.13-inch CMOS Sensor
- Face Detection
- Smile Shutter technology
- 2.7 inch LCD Display
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Answered Questions for the HDR-CX12
- Q: Is video captured by CX-12 in MPEG2 similar to one of Canon FS100?
- A: For High Definition it records in AVCHD, or MPEG-4. For standard definition it will record in MPEG2. So I guess... read more
- Q: Is video captured by CX-12 in MPEG2 similar to one of Canon FS100?
- A: For High Definition it records in AVCHD, or MPEG-4. For standard definition it will record in MPEG2. So I guess... read more
- Q: Is there a maximum card capacity limit which the cx-12 can handle?
- A: Not really, with the Sony camcorders, especially the new ones, you can go as high as you want, rather as... read more
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Open Questions for the HDR-CX12
- Q: Can SD and HD files be recorded on the same memory card?
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
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