Sony Knocks Off Sanyo As World’s Smallest HD Videocam
In the mini-cam wars, Sony is coming out swinging with the introduction of the HDR-TG1 HD video camera. The ultra-small Sony camcorder now owns the record for the world’s smallest HD video camcorder, weighing in at just 10 ounces - two of which are the HDR-TG1’s lithium battery. The camera shoots full 1920 x 1080 HD video from a package that’s just 1.3″ x 4.7″ x 2.5″ and will snag 4-megapixel still images as well while you’re recording video. (The video image sensor will capture a 2.3-megapixel image, in case you’re wondering.)
The HDR-TG1 is packaged in a titanium body. It comes with a 4 GB memory stick, and can also accept Duo Mark2 media cards. So what will you get with this? On the fly image correction, video face detection with auto focus, a 2.7-inch fold-out touch screen LCD display that rotates as much as 270° and a 10x optical zoom that will get you into the action, without putting you in the way. The HDR-TG1 will index video footage for easy searching, an HDMI output for quick connection to a BRAVIA HD TV, and an instant-on feature to help you capture those “instant-on” moments.
The HDR-TG1 starts its world tour in the US, retailing for USD$900. Sony is currently accepting pre-orders for a mid-May delivery.