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HDR-FX7

2006 HD camcorder with 20x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

HDVCMOS20x3.5" screen

Overview

The HDR-FX7 is a 2006 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to hdv. It pairs a 1/4" 3CMOS 16:9 1.037MP (16:9) 0.778MP (4:3) sensor with a 20x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom20xBuyers guide
35mm equivalent45.7mm (4:3) 37.4mm (16:9)Buyers guide
Focal length3.9 - 78mmBuyers guide
Lens thread62mmBuyers guide
SteadyShotOpticalBuyers guide
LightNoBuyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/4" 3CMOS 16:9 1.037MP (16:9) 0.778MP (4:3)Buyers guide
LCD3.5" 16:9 211k pixelBuyers guide
ViewfinderYesBuyers guide

Audio

Audio2 channels + mic jack + headphone jackBuyers guide
Accessory shoeCold shoeBuyers guide

Storage and transfer

Built-in memoryNoBuyers guide
Memory Stick slotYesBuyers guide
AV input recordingNoBuyers guide

Market

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

Features

Headphone jack, Microphone input, Accessory shoe, Viewfinder.

The 2006 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-FX7 sits 1 of 22.

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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