Sony HDR-CX200/B hand-held camcorder

1920 x 1080, Full HD, Exmor® R CMOS sensor, 6.858 cm (2.7 ") LCD, HDMI, USB, 25x optical zoom, SD/ SDHC/ SDXC

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDR-CX200/B
15-12-2013
1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture
The Sony® HDR-CX200 offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality.

Back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor® R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions.

SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active Mode
SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture

30x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 25x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

2.7” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K)
The 2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ touch-screen displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene.

Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time.

Intelligent Auto (60 different scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from nine distinct scene modes (60 different combinations possible): Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape /Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light.

Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame
Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and returns.

Event Browse groups photos/videos for you for easy reference
Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs. When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun.

Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
720 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Back light compensation
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
175g
Focal length range (f-f) 
2.5 - 62.5 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC
Audio system 
Dolby Digital
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF
Compatible memory cards 
Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Dual shot (video & photo)
Y
Face detection
Y
Image processor
BIONZ
Light metering 
Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Optical sensor size 
1/0.228 mm (1/5.8")
Optical zoom 
25x
Scene modes 
Backlight, Children, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Twilight
Self-timer 
10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
5.3 MP
White balance 
Auto
Source data-sheet
.

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV30
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display aspect ratio
16:9
Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Vari-angle LCD display
Y
Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Audio

Wind filter
Y

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Digital zoom 
300x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
108 cm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
3.6 cm

Camera

Photo effects 
Black&White, Fader
Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder

White balance

Indoor white balance
Y
Onepush white balance
Y
Outdoor white balance
Y

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Y

Battery

Charging source 
USB

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Warranty card
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
2304 x 1728 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPEG XR
Supported aspect ratios 
4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Width 
5.1 cm
Depth 
11.4 cm
Height 
5.6 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
x.v.Color support 
Y