Sony HXR-NX100 Full HD NXCAM



Features

  • Single 1" Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • Dual SD Memory Card Slots
  • Create & Share Picture Profiles
  • 24x Clear Image Zoom, 48x Digital Zoom
  • 1920x1080 up to 60p
  • Slow and Quick Motion Function
  • Sony G Lens with 12x Optical Zoom
  • Discrete Manual Focus, Zoom, Iris Rings
  • XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0, DV Recording Codecs
  • 2 x 3-Pin XLR Audio Inputs



The HXR-NX100 Full HD NXCAM Camcorder from Sony brings high-quality performance, adaptability, and ease of use to a compact, handheld body. The camcorder features a single Exmor R sensor with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, Sony G lens with 12x optical zoom range, and a 24x Clear Image Zoom. The integrated zoom lens features individual lens control rings for focus, iris, and zoom. The lens can be used in either full-auto mode with servo control or as a completely manually operated lens.

The camera supports storing up to six picture profiles and allows you to share profiles between multiple NX100 camcorders. The camera also supports Sony's slow- and quick-motion for shooting HD video at variable frame rates. Recording to a variety of formats, frame rates, and codecs, the camcorder supports the XAVC S codec recording Full HD video at up to 59.94p, AVCHD 2.0 up to 59.94p, and DV for SD video. Your footage is recorded to media via two SD memory card slots. You can choose to record simultaneously to both cards or use the relay mode which switches recording automatically to the second memory card when the first one is full. The two card slots can be controlled independently from two separate record buttons. Two 3-pin XLR audio inputs support line, mic, and mic + 48V (phantom power) for using professional microphones. The camera also includes IR capability for shooting in extremely dim lighting conditions, as well as date/time stamp functionality.

1" Exmor R CMOS Sensor

The HXR-NX100 incorporates a 1"-type Exmor R CMOS sensor with 14.2 million effective pixels, which is approximately the same size as Super 16mm film frame. The R designation signifies that this is a backside illuminated sensor, which places the circuitry behind the photosites, allowing more light to reach the sensors and resulting in greater low-light sensitivity.

Depth of Field

The 1"-type sensor offers more shallow depth of field than the 1/2.88"-type or smaller sensors.

Sony G Lens with 12x Optical Zoom, 24x Clear Image Zoom

The HXR-NX100 is supplied with a fixed 12x 29mm wide-angle Sony G lens. The 12x optical zoom can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom, and the Digital Extender function can double this range again by up to 48x zoom.

Frame Rate Flexibility

The camcorder records using the AVCHD 2.0 codec for Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution video at frame rates of 24p, 30p, 60i, and 60p. The camcorder also offers 720p60 AVCHD capture, 2x slow-motion and 60x quick-motion recording, and standard-definition DV recording. The two SD card slots enable simultaneous or relay recording.

Lens Control

The three lens rings enable smooth, natural adjustment of focusing, zooming, and iris control. It can also be used in full-auto mode or completely manual for maximum creative control.

Built-In Filters

The HXR-NX100 is equipped with an ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions (Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, and 1/64ND) for better exposure and depth of field control.

Media Slots

The HXR-NX100 is equipped with two memory card slots, one of which is for SDHC/SDXC cards only, while the other slot is compatible with SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2)/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo cards. Please note that, because of the data rate and file structure required for XAVC S recording, you must use a separately available Class 10-rated SDXC media card to record XAVC S.

Two media slots can be used to record in either "SIMUL" or "RELAY" mode. "SIMUL" mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards, while the "RELAY" mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full.

You can set up the two Start/Stop buttons on the HXR-NX100, one on the grip and one on the camcorder body, to independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while recording in "SIMUL" mode.

Multi Interface Shoe

The MI Shoe expands your options to use accessories without cables, such as the optional HVL-LBPC Video Light or UWP-D wireless microphone series.

EVF and LCD Viewfinder

The HXR-NX100 incorporates a 0.24"-type 1550K-dot EVF and 3.5"-type 1550K-dot LCD.

Multi-Format Recording

The HXR-NX100 records AVCHD and DV, suitable for conventional workflow, and newly implemented XAVC S 50 Mb/s, which realizes better image quality.

Picture Profiles

You can fine-tune the look of movies before shooting by adjusting up to 99 parameters such as gamma, knee, black level, color model/level/phase and more. Adjusted parameters can be saved along with other settings as a profile, and up to six profiles can be stored for later recall.

You can copy the settings from one HXR-NX100 to another HXR-NX100, so the user can shoot with multiple cameras in the same settings. The picture profiles only work with the same model of camera.
 
General Important Notes
Please be aware this is preliminary information. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Depending on your region, the HXR-NX100 is available in PAL or NTSC models to ensure the best possible performance.

Mass
Approx 1790 g (body)
Approx. 3 lb 15 oz (body)
Approx. 2100 g (with lens hood, eyecup, NP-F770 battery)
Approx. 4 lb 10 oz (with lens hood, eyecup, NP-F770 battery)

Dimensions (W x H x D)*1
171.3 × 187.8 × 371.3 mm (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
6 3/4 x 7 3/8 x 14 5/8 inches (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)

Power Requirements
DC In: 8.4V
Battery: 7.2 V

Power Consumption
Approx. 5.2 W (while recording with viewfinder and AVCHD 1080/60i FX)
Approx. 5.4 W (while recording with LCD and AVCHD 1080/60i FX)

Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C
32°F to 104°F

Storage Temperature
-20°C to +60°C
-4°F to +140°F

Battery Operating Time
Approx. 345 min. with NP-F770 battery (while recording with LCD, AVCHD 1080/60i FX)
Approx. 445 min. with NP-F770 battery (while playing with LCD, AVCHD 1080/60i FX)

Recording Format (Video)
XAVC S HD:MPEG4-AVC/H264 4:2:0 Long profile
AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
DV

Recording Format (Audio)
XAVC S HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
DV : Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz

Recording Frame Rate - PAL
XAVC S (1920 x 1080)@50p, 25p, 50 Mbps
AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@50p, PS mode (28 Mbps)
AVCHD (1920 x 1080) @50i/25p, FX mode (24 Mbps) FH mode(17 Mbps)
AVCHD (1440 x 1080)@50i, HQ mode (9 Mbps) LP mode (5 Mbps)
AVCHD (1280 x 720)@50p, FX mode (24 Mbps) FH mode (17 Mbps) HQ mode (9 Mbps)
DV (720 x 576) @50i, 25 Mbps

Recording Frame Rate - NTSC
XAVC S (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps
AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, PS mode (28 Mbps)
AVCHD (1920 x 1080) @59.94i/29.97p/23.98p, FX mode (24 Mbps) FH mode(17 Mbps)
AVCHD (1440 x 1080)@59.94i, HQ mode (9 Mbps) LP mode (5 Mbps)
AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, FX mode (24 Mbps) FH mode (17 Mbps) HQ mode (9 Mbps)
DV (720 x 480) @59.94i, 25 Mbps

Recording/Playback Time
XAVC S HD@LPCM 2ch 50 Mbps
Approx. 155 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode
Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 145 min with 32 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode
Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 170 min with 32 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode
Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 225 min with 32 GB memory card
DV
Approx. 280 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 140 min with 32 GB memory card
Lens Lens Mount
Fixed

Zoom Ratio
12x (optical), servo

Focal Length
f = 9.3 - 111.6 mm
equivalent to f = 29.0 - 348.0 mm on 35 mm lens (16:9)
equivalent to f = 35.5 - 426.0 mm on 35 mm lens (4:3)

Iris
F2.8 - F4.5
auto/manual selectable

Focus
AF/MF selectable
10 mm to ∞ (Wide)
1000 mm to ∞ (Tele)

Image Stabilizer
ON/OFF selectable, shift lens

Filter Diameter
M62 mm
Camera Section Imaging Device (Type)
1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor

Effective Picture Elements
Approx. 14.2 M pixels (16:9)/Approx. 10.6 M pixels (4:3)

Built-in Optical Filters
OFF: Clear, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND

Minimum Illumination
[60i] 1.7 lux (LOW LUX mode)
[50i] 1.7 lux (LOW LUX mode)

Shutter Speed
PAL Model:
[50i]: 1/6 -1/10,000
NTSC Model:
[60i]: 1/8 - 1/10,000
(1/6 - 1/10,000 when shooting with 24p)

Slow & Quick Motion Function
PAL Model:
[50i]: 1080p: Frame rate selectable
1.2.3.6.12.25,50 fps

NTSC model: [60i]: 1080p: Frame rate selectable
1.2.4.8.15.30,60 fps

White Balance
Preset (Indoor: 3200K, Outdoor: 5600K±7 steps, Color temparature set range: 2300-15000K), Onepush A, B, Auto selectable

Gain
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC

Gamma Curve
Selectable
Input/Output Audio Input
XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

Video Output
BNC (×1), Composite
1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio Output
RCA pin

USB
Multi/Micro USB jack (x1)

Headphone Output
Stereo mini jack (x1)

Speaker Output
Monaural
DC Input
DC jack

Remote
Stereo mini mini jack (x1)

HDMI Output
Type A (x1)
Monitoring Viewfinder
0.6cm(0.24 type)
Approx. 1.56 M dots.

LCD
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
Approx. 1.56 M dots.
Built-in Microphone Built-in Microphone
Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.
Media Type
Memory Stick Pro Duo(TM) and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible( x1)
SD/SDHC/SDXC (x1)
Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories
New Charger (1)
Lens hood (1)
Lens cap (1)
Large eyecup (1)
Shoe cap (1)
USB cable (1)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770) (1)
AC Adaptor (AC-L100C) (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845) (1)
Lithium battery (CR2025 for the Wireless Remote Commander, pre-installed to the Wireless Remote Commander) (1)
Operating Guide (2)
CD-ROM (1)