Sony HDR SR12 - Expert Reviews

Pros: 120GB inbuilt hard drive, memory stick slot for additional recording, vibrant high-definition video quality, 10.1Mp stills mode, solid picture quality in dim lighting

Cons: Price

Verdict: The HDR-SR12E may be a little more expensive than most of its rivals, but it represents a bargain nonetheless. It ticks all the major boxes that make a great camcorder; including superb image quality and ease-of-use.

Pros: Excellent video and performance ; impressive still photos for a camcorder ; adequate manual controls ; nice CAM CTL dial ; docking station included

Cons: No wind filter ; doesn't include mini HDMI cable

Verdict: Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality.

Review summary: The Sony HDR-SR12 ($1,399 MSRP) is the company's third-generation AVCHD camcorder recording to hard disk drive (HDD). The SR12 features a new CMOS sensor and DSP touted by Sony to be the best yet, along with a huge 120GB capacity. It is joined by the ...

Review summary: The Sony HDR-SR12 is Sony's highest end high definition hard drive (HDD) camcorder for 2008. It has an incredible capacity of 120GB. The step-down HDR-SR11 is identical in all respects save the smaller, 60GB HDD. That increased storage takes on new ...

Review summary: ). These shooters are built for portability, easy uploads and web-distribution. They're lightweight cameras with lightweight files and lightweight video quality - watching footage outside the confines of YouTube is kinda like getting a root canal sans ...

Pros: Excellent AVCHD video quality got better this time around. Extra-wide 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD is a big bonus. Outstanding sound quality.

Cons: Massive internal hard drive makes it somewhat chunky and a bit of a load to carry. The Easy button should be bigger and easier to find. And it should be red. Yeah red and all glow-y.