Name: HDR-CX12
Brand: Sony
SKU: 272746
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

the HDR-CX12 is quite comfortable
faster and more natural to use

doesn't have a viewfinder
lack of external audio in
and no progressive modes

Sensor type: CMOS
Optical sensor size: 1/3 in
Auto focus: yes
Display diagonal: 2.7 in
Maximum resolution: 1920, 1080 px

Sony HDR-CX12 - Pros & Cons

the HDR-CX12 is quite comfortable
faster and more natural to use

doesn't have a viewfinder
lack of external audio in
and no progressive modes
forget they even have a viewfinder
the lower-bandwidth image will be more prone to falling apart
the camera comes up a little short

Sony - Video Reviews (3)

Sony HDR-CX12 Full HD Camcorder - Demo Video

Sony HDR-CX12 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Total megapixels	10.2 Mpx

Optical zoom	12.0 x
Digital zoom	150.0 x
Focal length equiv	40 - 480
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	4.9 - 58.8
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto focus	yes
Manual focus	yes
Filter size	1.46 in

Camera shutter speed	1.0 s
Built-in flash	yes
Face detection	yes

Built-in microphone	yes
Audio system	Dolby Digital

Height	2.99 in
Width	3.27 in
Depth	5.43 in
Weight	15.87 oz

Battery technology	Lithium-Ion

On Screen Display (OSD)	yes

White balance modes	Auto
Supported image file formats	JPG
Photo effects	Sepia
Image stabilizer	yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical

Display	LCD
Display diagonal	2.7 in

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
HD type	Full HD
Analog signal format system	NTSC

Colour of product	Black

Compatible memory cards	MS PRO Duo
Storage types	Memory card

HDMI	yes
DC-in jack	no
PictBridge	yes
Remote control	yes

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Sony HDR-CX12 Sony - Editorial Reviews (3)

4.0

Based on 3 reviews

Good Gear Guide

Sony HDR-CX12

4.3

Great HD handycam with Smile Shutter technology

PC World

Sony HDR-CX12

4.3

Great HD handycam with Smile Shutter technology

Macworld

Published: 18.03.2009

Sony HDR-CX12

3.5

The Sony HDR-CX12 has so much potentialu2014great image quality, manual control, and great extrasu2014that are marred by serious shortfallsu2014camera dock requirement, lack of external audio in, and no progressive modes. If you can get over these, youu2019ll enjoy the HDR-CX12.