Overview
The HDR-CX160 is a 2011 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/4" 3.3MP BSI-CMOS sensor with a 30x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical. There is no viewfinder.
Specifications
Every row names its source. Hold a pointer on a manual source to read the line it comes from.
Optics
Imaging and display
Audio
Storage and transfer
Power and connectivity
Features
Microphone input, Touchscreen.
Recording at highest quality
60p Quality (PS), 28 Mbps. Battery times are measured at Standard (HQ 9 Mbps); the maker publishes none for the top mode.
From the HDR-CX130/CX160/CX180 Operating Guide.
The 2011 Sony lineup
Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-CX160 sits 9 of 20.
Sources
- HDR-CX130/CX160/CX180 Operating Guide
- Rows marked Buyers guide: Sony Handycam complete buyers guide, a community spreadsheet. A manual or maker source replaces it wherever we have one.
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