Sony HDR-CX6 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony puts another nail in the video cassette's coffin with its memory card camcorder

Pros: Very powerful home computer ; Good extras supplied ; Decent expansion possibilities

Cons: Graphics performance is not quite up to scratch

Verdict: Sony's HDR-CX6EK records high-definition video directly to a removable memory card, making tape, DVD and even hard disk-based camcorders seem like dinosaurs in comparison.

Review summary: There are some great features squashed into the tiny body of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX6EK. It's small thanks to its AVCHD flash memory, and you can use the touchscreen interface to navigate a nice complement of controls, all through the sharp Zeiss T ...

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

Cons: No wind filter ; USB on dock only, not on camcorder ; doesn't include mini HDMI cable ; no viewfinder

Verdict: On the one hand, tapeless camcorders such as this Sony Handycam HDR-CX6EK give product designers the freedom to make smaller, sleeker camcorders. On the other hand, we've yet to see a model that records in the AVCHD format, as this one does, match the ...

Review summary: Sony's latest Handycam is likely to be worshipped by audovisual aesthetes everywhere with its gorgeous glossy black looks and simple, but impressive design.

Pros: Attractive, and handles well, Generous features, A good price for a HD camcorder

Cons: No external mic input, No viewfinder

Verdict: The CX6 is great to look at and has all the functionality that you expect from Sony. The footage we shot was without compromise, although the HD footage didn't have the 'shine' we were expecting. At this price point, though, Sony has delivered a great ...

Review summary: Not so much to look at beyond the sleek lens barrel. You may notice the company has sensibly restricted the digital zoom to 20x rather than something huge and awful-looking

Pros: User-friendly menus ; Touchscreen functionality ; Strong audio

Cons: Disappointing HD performance ; Pricey

Verdict: Up front a flap covers a hot-shoe for adding an optional accessory such as a video light. An inbuilt microphone points up to the heavens with promises of recording 5.1 channels of high-quality audio. We'll see