Sony's popular 1" sensor has arrived in their camcorders--and it's a big deal. Camcorders typically have smaller sensors than still cameras; the sensor on the CX900 is about eight times the average size. Larger sensors mean better resolution, better low-light performance and just overall better video quality. The CX900 also has a good maximum aperture of f2.8. It's equipped with optical image stabilization and records in a nice fast 60 fps. Outside of their new 4k compact camcorder, the AX100, the Sony CX900 is the manufacturer's top mainstream camcorder. At the $1,500 price point, however, we'd like to see some built-in memory, especially since file sizes will be larger than average.
Sony CX900 Brief Review
REVIEW SUMMARY
Specifications
- 20.9 megapixel 1” backlit CMOS sensor
- 1080p/60 fps HD video
- Maximum aperture f2.8-4.5
- 12x optical zoom and 24x intelligent zoom
- AVCHD and MP4 file types
- 20 megapixel still images (14 megapixel video)
- 3.5” touchscreen LCD
- Viewfinder
- Optical image stabilization
- Wi-fi
- SD card
- Release Date: 2014-03-21
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Final Grade: 94
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