Feature of Sony DCR-SX22E (Hindi) (720p HD)

This Camcorder has an improved 60x Optical Zoom (70x Extended Zoom). It features SteadyShot for steadier shoots and intelligent AUTO makes capturing a great shoot easy in any conditions. This camera powered by CCD image sensor which works in the same way as the human eye and consists of hundreds of thousands of pixels that individually sense red, green and blue light. It has Clear Photo LCD which delivers better visibility for both indoors and outdoors, higher screen resolution, sharper contrast and more accurate colour reproduction. The price of Sony DCR-SX22E in India (including Taxes) is Rs 13,000.

Specifications of Sony DCR-SX22E Camcorder

• Optical Sensor Resolution : 0.8 Megapixel
• Lens Type : Sony Lens
• Optical Zoom : 70x
• LCD Display : 2.7 inch Clear Photo LCD Display (Wide)
• Image Display Resolution : 230,000 dots
• Supported Aspect Ratio : 16:9
• Weight : 195 g (without Battery)
• Dimensions : 54 (W) x 55.5 (H) x 124.5 (D) mm
• Battery Type : Li-ion Battery
• Image Sizing : 640 x 360
• Video Format : MPEG-2 - PS
• Face Detection : Available

Sensor

• Sensor Type : Advanced HAD CCD
• Sensor Size : 1/8 inch

Interface 

• Microphone : Built-in Zoom
• USB Cable : Hi-speed USB 2.0
• Memory Card Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC (Class 2)

Other Features

• 1/8 800 K Pixel CCD, 
• PMB Portable, 
• Sony Imaging Processor, 
• Intelligent Auto (Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Night Scene, Macro), 
• Auto Backlight Compensation, 
• Direct Copy 
• Face Index
• Film Roll Index, USB Terminal, 
• Built-in LED Video Light (0.3 -1.5 m, 11 7/8 (20.32 cm) - 59 1/8 (20.32 cm))

Video Quality Test of Sony DCR-SX22E against Sony HDR-CX260VE, Nikon Coolpix 120L or Nokia Pureview 808 clearly reveal that video made through Nikon Coolpix 120L or Nokia Pureview 808 has better quality and bright colours. But, Video from Sony DCR-SX22E and Sony HDR-CX260VE has better audio qualities and ultra portability. We can record video easily at maximum zoom of Sony HDR-CX260VE or Sony DCR-SX22E. 

Our Review

Positive Point : 

This camera is very light with the battery. It has ease of controls, even though its with a joystick but it can be better to have 3 inch Touch LCD screen (Like Sony DCR-SX45E). The display of this handycam can be rotated 180 degrees vertically. It has provision to set it up on a tripod. The audio quality of video shot by Sony DCR-SX22E is satisfactory. 

Negative Point

The zoom of Sony DCR-SX22E is good but at the extremes the video gets very shaky. The clarity of video is good but the videos look slightly faded. It requires proper lighting at dark conditions. This camcorder does not charge of USB cable therefore charging and data transfers do not occur simultaneously. The ports for USB is in the inside at LCD display area, hence the LCD screen of this camcorder has to keep the display open while data transfers through USB Port.

Overall it is great product for price and gives better result for this price product. (Entry level Handycam)