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models compared on this page: Sony HDR-SR12 and Panasonic HC-X909

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Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
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Manufacturer Sony Information on Sony

Panasonic Information about Panasonic

Name HDR-SR12HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
European name ?HDR-SR11EHC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
US name ?HDR-SR12HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
lowest US price 1700 $ (1299) $
On the market since March 2008 February 2012
Manufacturers URL link to Sonylink to Panasonic
Test preview

[ top ]Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
slashCAM rating ?Good
Sufficient
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode
Video

[ top ]Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
Video formats ? AVCHD
MVC 3D
Recording Medium Built-in hard disk
Memory Stick PRO Duo
SD Card
SDHC card
SDXC card
video resolutions EU ?AVCHD 1920 x 1080/50i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/50i 3D
video resolutions US ?AVCHD 1920 x 1080/60i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/60i 3D
Max Bitrate ?16 Mbit/s28 Mbit/s
Compression format ? MPEG2
MPEG4
MPEG4
on-board memory ?120 GB 
Optics
Optics Manufacturer ?Carl Zeiss
 Leica
Optical Zoom ?12 x1,5 x
Wide Angle 16:9 ?40 mm29,8 mm
Filter diameter ?37 mm- mm
Image Stabilization ?optical
optically and electronically
ND Filter ?No
No
Exchangable optics ?No
No
Image Sensor
Number of sensors ?13
Size of image sensor ?1/3,1 inch1/4,1 inch
image sensor effective pixel count 16:9 ?3810000 Pixel 2190000 Pixel
Image Sensor Type ? CMOS
CMOS
Controls
White Balance ?auto
manual
presets
auto
manual
presets
WB-Shift
Focus ?auto
manual
auto
Minimum shutter time ?1/8001/8.000
Maximum shutter time ?1/21/25
Apperture control ?auto
manual
auto
manual
AE-Shift
Infrared recording ?Yes
No
Expanded Focus ?No
No
Peaking ?No
No
Signal Processing
Zebra ?70%
100%		100%
Histogram ?No
Yes
adjustable sharpness ?No
Yes
Adjustable color ?No
Yes
Cinegamma ?No
No
Black Strech ?No
No
Knee ?No
No
Colorbars ?No
No
Misc.
Shot Transition ?No
No
Custom Presets ?No
No
Set Time Code ?No
No
Configuration

Connections
[ top ]Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
FBAS ?
synonymous: RCA, composite		 Out
Out
YC ?
synonymous: S-Video		 Out
No
YUV ?
synonymous: Component Signal		 Out
Out
HDMI ? Out
Out mini
DV / HDV (FireWire) ?
synonymous: ILink / IEEE-1394		 -
USB ?USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Microphone / Audio input ?Mini-jack
Mini-jack
Headphones ?Mini-jack
Mini-jack
Lanc ?No
No
Time-code interface ?No
No
Genlock ?No
No
Accessory shoe ? AI
Standard
HD-SDI ?No
No
Misc.
Weight (without battery) 570 g425 g
Weight (with battery) 650 g480 g
Battery type Sony NP-FH60
Panasonic VW-VBN 130
Battery capacity 1000 mAh1250 mAh
Charger ?internal
internal
external
Remote control Yes
Yes
Size
Height 76 mm67 mm
Width 83 mm72 mm
Depth 138 mm150 mm
Relative Size ?87
Viewfinder
Viewfinder available ?Yes
Yes
Color Viewfinder ?Color
Color
Viewfinder format ?16:916:9
Viewfinder pixels ?123200 Pixel 263000 Pixel
Display
Display available ?Yes
Yes
Color display ?Color
Color
Display size 3,2 Inch3,5 Inch
Display format ?16:916:9
Display pixels ?921600 Pixel 1152000 Pixel
Touch Screen ?Yes
Yes
External controls
Manual Zoom ?Rocker
Rocker
Zoom ring multi-assigned
Manual Focus ?Menu
Menu
bi-functional focus or aperture wheel
Manual Aperture ?Menu
Menu
bi-functional focus or aperture wheel
Focus switcher ?No
No
ND Filter ?No
No
Exp Lock ?No
No
Gain ?No
No
White balance ?No
No
Push AF ?No
No
Audio Levels ?No
No
Custom Keys ?
synonymous: User buttons		No
No
Audio

[ top ]Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
Audio Formats ?AC-3 Dolby Digital 5.1 640 kbit max.
AC-3 Dolby Digital 5.1 640 kbit max.
Dolby AC-3 Digital 2 channel 48 KHz
Microphone ?Mini-jack external
5.1 Internal
5.1 Internal
Audio Control ?auto
auto
manual
Audio levels ?No
Viewfinder
Screen
Still

[ top ]Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
Recording Medium ?Memory Stick Duo
SD Card
SDHC card
SDXC card
Medium included ?No
No
Effective pixels ?5080000 Pixel 2370000 Pixel
Resolutions ?3680 x 27601920x1080
Standard ?JPEG Exif 2.2
JPEG Exif 2.2
Flash ?Yes
Yes
Misc.

[ top ]Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
Specials  - Less options in 3D mode (see chart)
Product Shots

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Test results

Test pictures
[ top ]Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
luminance resolution
chrominance resolution
lens distortion
test small ISO image
noise / internal microphone
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode ?
Test image 12 lux optimized ? 
slashCAM rating
Lowlight ?GoodSatisfactory
Resolution ?GoodPoor
Color performance ?Very goodSatisfactory
subj.Picture impression ?Very goodSufficient
Optical Zoom ?SufficientPoor
Wide Angle ?SufficientGood
Configuration / image ?GoodSatisfactory
Configuration / sound ?SatisfactorySatisfactory
Handling ?GoodSatisfactory
Portability ?Very goodVery good
Photo function ?SatisfactoryPoor
Optics ?GoodSatisfactory
Dynamics ?GoodSatisfactory
Conclusion slashCAM
slashCAM rating ?Good
Sufficient
Total score ?
(maximal 570)		366271
Pros + focus and exposure control via touchscreen works well
+ focus ring replacement is OK
+ Good image in terms of sharpness and color
+ Very sharp display
- optional 3D
- No more Trauerraender
Cons - no manual shutter control
- the owner is put under tutelage
- Low sharpness
Conclusion In terms of picture quality the gap between the best Canon-cams in this class ist almost leveled, and the handling offers many unique features (camera control ring, focus and exposure via touchscreen, high-resolution LCD), which can´t be found elsewhere (yet).If Sony would allow the user to manually set the shutter (and with meaningful numerical values), this camera would really rockThose who plan to shoot a lot of 3D should rather go for a dual-lens model of any major manufacturer.Panasonics adapter solution has indeed improved compared to the predecessor, but does not deliver particularly sharp results.
More information

Reviews and Forums
[ top ]Sony HDR-SR12Panasonic HC-X909 (3D mit VW-CLT2)
slashCAM Review
HDR-SR12 Review
HC-X909 Review
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