HXR-NX100

1.0-type Exmor™ R CMOS sensor NXCAM camcorder with maximum 48x zoom lens and 3 independent
manual lens rings recording XAVC S, AVCHD and DV

Overview

Full-HD compact handheld NXCAM camcorder with professional features and 1.0-type Exmor™ R CMOS sensor
HXR-NX100 NXCAM camcorder comes with Sony’s unique 20 mega pixel 1.0-type Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS
sensor that delivers high resolution and fantastic low light performance, as well as offering more depth of field
control as demanded by today’s diverse shooting requirements.

Three independent manual lens rings provide excellent creative control. A fixed Sony G series lens achieves 12x
optical zoom, which can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom making use of the 1.0 type sensor to still deliver
a native resolution 1920x1080 image. You can also double the zoom again using a sophisticated Digital Extender for
a maximum 48x zoom.

There is also a ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions that will
enhance your ability to work in any shooting scenario. Additional advanced features include dual media slots,
“SIMUL” or “RELAY” recording, and independent record control. The HXR-NX100 also has the ability to record
AVCHD, DV and XAVC S 50Mbps for multiple choices and high quality images.

Professional audio quality is made easy thanks to XLR connectors as standard and Multi Interface (MI) Shoe
supporting fully integrated wireless audio solutions, such as Sony’s UWP-D range.

• “ The Grand One” 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS Sensor for stunning picture quality even in low light conditions

The sensor, which is approximately the same size as a Super 16mm film frame, delivers high resolution and
fantastic low light performance, as well as offering more depth of field control as demanded by today’s
diverse shooting requirements.

High sensitivity and fantastic resolution with 20 mega pixels*1 delivers striking detail and colours, with
minimum illumination 1.7 lux *2.

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 *1 14,2 million effective pixels.
*2 NTSC model: 1/30 second shutter speed, Iris and gain Auto.
PAL model: 1/25 second shutter speed, Iris and gain Auto

• Maximum 48x zoom Sony G lens

The lens offers a 12x optical zoom from 29mm angle of view at wide end, which can be increased to 24x
with Clear Image Zoom while retaining full resolution thanks to Sony’s unique By Pixel Super Resolution
Technology, giving a crisp and high resolution feel that is nearly identical to optical zoom. Zoom
performance can be doubled at any point with a Digital Extender by up to 48x.

• Compact handheld NXCAM camcorder packed with adaptable professional functions

Professional features include 3 independent manual lens rings that can intuitively control zoom, focus and
iris, dual memory card slots for backup, simultaneous and relay recording, a built-in four-step ND filter for
better exposure control in bright scene, 0.24 type 1550K dots EVF and 3.5 type 1550K dots LCD for easy
monitoring, and wide variety of professional interfaces, including HDMI, Multi/Micro USB, XLR terminals,
REMOTE, Composite (BNC) and Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, delivering a seamless integration for video light
and wireless audio.

• Breadth of recording format capabilities

Provides multiple choices including AVCHD and DV which are suitable for conventional workflow, and
newly implemented XAVC S 50Mbps which realizes better image quality.

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 Features

• “ The Grand One” 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor for a wide range of shooting conditions

The HXR-NX100 incorporates a 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor which is approximately the same size as Super
16mm film frame to achieve high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic range. The sensor
has a resolution of 20 mega pixels* enhancing shooting under severe lighting conditions and providing more
freedom of creative expression.

*14,2 million effective pixels

• High sensitivity and high resolution

Thanks to the 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor, the HXR-NX100 has high sensitivity - 1.67 stops brighter than a
1/2.88-type sensor. The camcorder also has higher resolution than any other camcorder in its price range.
The 1.0 type sensor is brighter and offers more bokeh with a shallow depth of field than 1/2.88-type or smaller
sensors.

• Sony G lens

The "G Lens" is Sony’s original camera lens, designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical
performance. Through original Sony technologies, the "G Lens" achieves superb clarity and sharpness that
maximizes the performance of Sony’s advanced imaging sensors and camera systems.The HXR-NX100 is
supplied with a fixed 29 mm wide-angle Sony G lens. Ideal for capturing grand landscapes, it also provides
up to 12x optical zoom.

• Clear Image Zoom

The 12x optical zoom can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom which is a Sony unique technology that
incorporates By Pixel Super Resolution Technology that analyzes the input image to maintain full resolution. In
addition, Digital Extender can double this range again, up to 48x zoom.

• Compact, ergonomic body

The HXR-NX100 features an all-new chassis designed around its class-leading 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor.
An advanced ergonomic design ensures using its professional manual controls, is intuitive and similar to other
Sony professional cameras, so whether shooting in auto or manual mode, the camera is exceptionally easy
to use.

• Three independent manual lens rings

The three lens rings enables 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.

• ND filter control mechanism

The HXR-NX100 is equipped with a 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 in bright
scene).

• Dual media slots, “SIMUL” or “RELAY” recording, and independent record control

The HXR-NX100 is equipped with two memory card slots. The camcorder is compatible with SDXC and SDHC
cards as well as Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. Two media slots can
record in either “SIMUL” or “RELAY” mode. “SIMUL” mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory
cards, while “RELAY” mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when
the first is full. The user 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.

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 • Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe

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

• High resolution LCD and EVF

The HXR-NX100 incorporates a 0.24-type 1550K dots EVF and 3.5-type 1550K dots LCD, offering high resolution
for impressive visibility.

• Wide choice of connections

The camcorder offers numerous connections to suit professional needs, including HDMI, Multi/Micro USB, XLR
terminals, REMOTE, Composite (BNC) and Multi Interface (MI) Shoe.

• Manual controls

The manual switch and buttons on the side of the body allow swift and easy adjustment of, GAIN, shutter
speed and white balance.

• Multi-format recording

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

• Picture Profile

You can fine-tune the look of movies before shooting by adjusting 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.

• 99 Camera Profiles

It is possible to save up to 99 camera settings under different profile numbers. User can copy the settings
from one HXR-NX100 to another HXR-NX100 so that user can shoot with multiple cameras in the same
settings*. Also, users can save camera settings for each scene, so that it is possible to recall proper settings
for the scene immediately.

*Only works with same model camcorders.

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 Technical Specifications

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.

Approx 1900 g (body)

•
Approx. 4 lb 3 oz (body)
Mass
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. 5.8 W (while recording with viewfinder and XAVC S HD 1080/60i or 50i at 50 Mbps)
Approx. 6.0 W (while recording with LCD and XAVC S HD 1080/60i or 50i at 50 Mbps)

• 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. 315 min. with NP-F770 battery (while recording with LCD, XAVC S 1080/60i or 50i, 50 Mbps)
Approx. 525 min. with NP-F770 battery (while playing with LCD, XAVC S 1080/60i or 50i at 50 Mbps)

XAVC S HD： MPEG4-AVC/H264 4:2:0 Long profile

• Recording Format (Video) AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
DV

XAVC S HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz

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

XAVC S (1920 x 1080)@50p, 25p, 50 Mbps

AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@50p, PS mode (28 Mbps)

• Recording Frame Rate - PAL

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

XAVC S (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps

AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, PS mode (28 Mbps)

• Recording Frame Rate - NTSC

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

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

• Recording/Playback Time
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

f = 9.3 - 111.6 mm
• Focal Length 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

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

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 • 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

PAL Model:
[50i] 3 lux (1/50 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO)

• Minimum Illumination
[50i] 1.7 lux (1/25 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO)
NTSC model:
[60i] 3 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO)
[60i] 1.7 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO)

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

PAL Model:
[50i]: 1080p: Frame rate selectable

• Slow & Quick Motion Function

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

Memory Stick Pro Duo(TM) and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible( x1)

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 SD/SDHC/SDXC (x1)
• Type
Supplied Accessories

New Charger (1)

Lens hood (1)
Lens cap (1)
Large eyecup (1)
Shoe cap (1)
USB cable (1)

• Supplied Accessories
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)
Warranty (1)

Notes

• *1 The values for dimensions are approximate.

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 Accessories

Accessories HVL-LBPC
LED battery video light
SMAD-P3
Multi Interface Shoe (MI
Shoe) adaptor for cable-
free connection

Remote Controls

Batteries and Power Supplies RM-1BP

LANC Remote Commander
2NP-F970/B
Info-Lithium Battery Twin
Pack

ACC-L1BP
Shotgun
AC adaptor/charger and
battery kit ECM-MS2

Cases ECM-VG1
Shotgun Electret condenser
LCS-BP1BP microphone

Soft Backpack Style Carrying

Case

UWP-D Series Microphone Packages

LCS-G1BP

UWP-D11
Belt-pack UWP-D wireless
microphone package

Lenses and Lens Adaptors

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 VCL-HG0872K UWP-D12
Wide Conversion Lens UWP-D wireless microphone
package with handheld
transmitter

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