Sony Handycam-DCR-SX85 16GB Flash Memory Digital Video Camcorder - Silver
60x Zoom, 3.0" Touch screen 3.0" LCD, Still Image Capture, 470.0MP 1/8'' Advanced HAD CCD sensor, Microphone Input, Face Detection, Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto
NIVO#: 26382
Line: Handycam DCRModel: DCR-SX85
Warranty: 1 year
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Overview & Features top

Sony Handycam-DCR-SX85 16GB Flash Memory Digital Video Camcorder

Record your memories in style with the ultra-compact DCR-SX85 standard definition Handycam® camcorder. Featuring 16GB of embedded Flash memory, you can capture up to 12 hours of video (LP mode). A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high-resolution images while a powerful 70x extended zoom lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. Additional features include a 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K) for framing and reviewing your footage. There's also built-in LED video light which is perfect for low light situations.

Features

16GB Embedded Flash Memory

The built-in 16GB1 embedded Flash Memory can record up to 12 hours of footage (LP mode).

3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K)

The 3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.

Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic

The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge

The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it.

Auto Lens Cover

The automatic lens cover protects the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens from scratches during transport or while not in use by closing the lens cover automatically when the camera is shut off.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens

The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Intelligent Auto (36 different scene combinations possible)

Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from seven distinct scene modes (36 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Macro, Portait, Tripod.

Built-in LED video light

The DCR-SX85 features an LED light that can assist in low-light situations giving you more flexibility when capturing your video.

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites (requires PC with internet connectivity)9.

Dual Media card slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the DCR-SX85 accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media and SD/SDHC media (sold separately).

70x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 60x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining image quality.

SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode

Steadyshot® image stabilization with Active Mode allows for a greater degree of image stabilization giving you more stable video even when on the move or in low light circumstances.

Face Detection

Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive10 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your TV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Film Roll / Face Index

With Film Roll Index, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and creates scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes). Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it’s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.
What's in the Box top
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
  • A/V Connecting Cable (1)
  • "Operating Guide"(1)
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)
  • USB Connection Support Cable (1)
  • Power Cord (1)
  • CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
Specification top
General
Product line
Handycam DCR
Model
DCR-SX85
Color
Silver
High Definition
-
Image Stabilizer
SteadyShot
Still Image Capture
Yes
Sensor Type
1/8'' Advanced HAD CCD
Effective Pixels
470.0 megapixels
Max Video Resolution
<not specified>
Minimum Illumination
<not specified>
 
LCD
Screen size
3.0 inch
Number of Pixels
230,000.000 pixels
Touch screen
Yes
Swivel Screen
<not specified>
 
Recording Media
Type
Flash Memory
Capacity
16 GB
Memory Card Type
Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Memory Stick Pro Duo (MSPD)
SDXC
Secure Digital Hight Capacity (SDHC) 
Secure Digital (SD) 
 
Lens
Optical Zoom
60 x
Digital Zoom
2000 x
Focal Length
39 - 2340 mm
Maximum Aperture
1.8-6.0
Filter Diameter
37 mm
 
Shutter Speed
Maximum
1/4000
Minimum
1/4 sec
 
Interfaces
USB
Yes
HDMI
-
Composite
Yes
S-Video
Yes
Component
-
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
230 grams
Width
53 mm
Height
57 mm
Depth
124 mm
 
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
NP-FV30
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (117)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9/10
Expert score (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.0/10
User score (116)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.6/10
 
Design (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.8/10
Value for money (57)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.4/10
Features (50)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.1/10
Ease of use (47)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
Performance (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.6/10
Picture quality (46)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.5/10
Overall quality (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
PROS• easy to use • good value for money • small • lightweight • good sound
User Reviews
Sony
27 March 2012
DCR-SX85 Camcorder
I wish I could comment on the video quality, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to burn a dvd so I can actually see what I taped!! The manual says I need to purchase special software to do this...Why? Oh, I know... so Sony can make more money? But... Read more ...
PROSLightweight
CONSMany
6.0/10
Bestbuy
22 September 2011
Its Ok
This Camcorder is ok, reason why i say that is because it does not take great photos but the videos are great! Another thing is the accessories that are so difficult to find i dont understand. Read more ...
PROSGreat Videos and easy to use
CONSHorrible photo quality
6.0/10
Ebay
6 May 2012
great product!
easy to use, great picture and sound quality! love the sony handycam, this is my 2nd one! this little camera is so compact and easy to handle! i've had other camcorders before but none of them compared to the quality of this one! Read more ...
10.0/10