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The Sony HDR-XR160 is a mid-range, full HD camcorder with a massive 160GB built-in hard disk, which enables it to record more than thirteen hours of footage even at its highest quality settings. With Sony's well-regarded Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 30x zoom and optical image stabilisation the HDR-XR130 has the potential to match previous Sony Best Buys, but how does it measure up in practice?
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Sony HDR-XR160E

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Specification
Video resolution High definition (HD)
Optical zoom 30.0
Recording format Memory Card / Hard disk
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