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DCR-VX2100

2003 SD camcorder with 12x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

MiniDVCCD12x2.5" screen

Overview

The DCR-VX2100 is a 2003 standard-definition camcorder in Sony's DCR line, recording to minidv. It pairs a 1/3" 0.34MP 3CCD 4:3 sensor with a 12x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom12xBuyers guide
35mm equivalent43.2mmBuyers guide
Focal length6 - 72mmBuyers guide
Lens thread58mmBuyers guide
SteadyShotOpticalBuyers guide
LightNoBuyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/3" 0.34MP 3CCD 4:3Buyers guide
LCD2.5" 4:3 211k pixelBuyers guide
ViewfinderColorBuyers guide

Audio

Audio2 channels + mic jack + headphone jackBuyers guide
Accessory shoeIntelligent accessory shoeBuyers guide

Storage and transfer

Memory Stick slotMemory stickBuyers guide
AV input recordingYesBuyers guide
USB outputNoBuyers guide

Power and connectivity

BatteryInfolithium FBuyers guide

Market

Video standardNTSC (assumed, not stated in the source)Unchecked

Features

Headphone jack, Microphone input, Accessory shoe, Viewfinder.

The 2003 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The DCR-VX2100 sits 8 of 21.

Sources

  1. Rows marked Buyers guide: Sony Handycam complete buyers guide, a community spreadsheet. A manual or maker source replaces it wherever we have one.

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