Sony launches HDR-UX1 and HDR-SR1 Handycam camcorders

Japanese maker of consumer electronics Sony has launched two new high-definition camcorders for the consumer market.

These new products are HDR-UX1 and HDR-SR1 Handycam camcorders. Both of these are capable of recording in 1080i and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

And the content recorded using these camcorders would be compatible with Sony’s BDP-S1 Blu-ray player and the upcoming PlayStation 3 console.

The major difference between these two newly launched models is the medium used for recording. While the HDR-UX1 is able to record to 3″ DVD discs, the HDR-SR1 records to a built-in 30GB hard drive.

Both of these camcorders come with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and a 3.5″ swiveling LCD touch screens. Surely, some exciting products to acquire this coming holiday season.