1080p (60p) Recording from Sony HDR-CX290 looks grainy

[jtdude100]

I have been using a Nikon D3100 to record videos in 720p and it looks fine. this Christmas, i got a Sony HDR-CX290. I recorded a video in 1080 60p (.mts format) and it looks very grainy. i looked at the video with media player classic, adobe premier elements 10, adobe after effects, and as a private video on youtube, and it still looks like this:





I'm not sure if this is normal or not but I am used to recording less-grainy .mov's with my Nikon.
I can give more technical details if they are required. Thanks in advance!

[smrpix]

That series sony tends to be grainy except in bright light. They also have tiny sensors that don't do much for sharpness. Convenient little cameras though, and a nice wide angle right out of the box.

[jtdude100]

so if i wanted to record a high quality video i should get another camera?

[TreeTops]

Hmm, something really doesn't look right as I have a small Sony pocket camera that shoots 1080i and it is clear as a bell. Have a look at the youtube videos that show sony hdr-cx290 videos. You will see they are really sharp. Especially in 1080p. But even in 480 they look better than the photos you posted. Your camera shoots in 3 different formats. Try AVC/H.264