Strengths: Digital, Micro MV, NTSC, 1 x CCD, Up to 1.92 Megapixels Still Shots, 10x Optical Zoom, 1.13 lb. , Battery life: Up to 2.17 Hours.Weaknesses: Poorly placed zoom and photo shutter controls; touch-screen navigation poorly implemented; LCD can't tilt backwards; MicroMV not widely supported.
Overall Evaluation: The DCR-IP220 model is the world's first camcorder to offer 2.1-megapixels (1600 x 1200) resolution for digital still images, the highest available from a camcorder. It also offers 530 lines of horizontal video resolution to produce stunning video clarity and definition of the subtlest colours.There's a built-in flash with red-eye reduction mode, manual focus/zoom ring, night and low-light shooting modes and an innovative Hologram autofocus system which uses laser light to enable you to focus virtually in the dark when taking still pictures.
The IP220E uses Sony's proprietary MicroMV format, which records in mpeg-2 format onto tiny 60-minute tapes. The new model is Bluetooth enabled and is packed with networking features, including a built-in browser and email.
Still image focusing in low light is aided by new laser hologram technology. An emitter at the front of the camera shines a laser light pattern on the subject, and this is used to determine the focusing distance.Auto metering systems usually allocate a central part of the screen for spot metering; you point this at the area you want to meter, take the reading, then compose your shot.With the 220E you compose your shot, touch the spot meter menu button, then touch the screen area you want to take the meter reading from.
Price Range: $478 - $699
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