Sony HDR-CX260V

Sony HDR-CX260V

1/3.91" CMOS, BIONZ, G-Lens, 8.9MP, 3984x2240, 1080/60p, 30x/350x, 3'' LCD, MS PRO Duo/SD/SDHC/SDXC, A/V-Out, HDMI, USB, NP-FV50, 205g, Black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDR-CX260V/B
27-01-2013
Full HD 16GB Flash Memory Camcorder
Steady at the ready
Fall in love with the stunningly beautiful 1920x1080p Full HD videos you create and capture ultra-steady footage that rocks without the roll associated with camera shake thanks to Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode. Back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor provides excellent low light capabilities while a wide angle G lens lets you fit even more in every shot.

Defined High Def
Not all high definition is created equal. Get it in decidedly gorgeous, truly Full 1920x1080/60p HD for exceptional high definition quality. Enjoying your creations on the big screen is as easy as connecting to a compatible HDTV via HDMI™ cable.

Store More Memories
Store up to 4 hours of high definition footage (1920x1080 HD) with 16GB internal Flash memory. Create a mobile treasure trove of magical moments to accompany you wherever you take your Handycam® camcorder.

Capture Video on the Run
Optical 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. Innovative 3-way shake-canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture – perfect for shooting while walking, riding in a car or any other time you find yourself on the move.

55x Extended Zoom
Extended digital zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get you closer to the action, maintaining HD image quality as you pan in for an extreme close-up.

Better Shots in Low Light
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Engineered specifically for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS sensor is designed to let you shoot video in lower lighting conditions with better results.

Put Things in Perspective
Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology. The professional quality G lens literally widens your perspective so you can capture more of what you care about in every shot. Engineered for truly extraordinary optical performance, expect brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. Broaden your horizons in Photo and Video modes with 29.8mm focal length for enhanced wide angle shooting.

Create stunningly beautiful 1920x1080p Full HD video with the Sony Handycam® HDR-CX260V camcorder. Take the shake out of your movies with Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode. Back-illuminated Exmor® CMOS sensor provides excellent low light capabilities while the wide angle G lens lets you get more in your shot. A 30x optical / 55x extended zoom lets you get even closer to the action. Plus the wide angle G lens to capture everything you want.

1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/8.9MP still image capture
The Sony® HDR-CX260V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 60p recording and playback via HDMI™ and compatible HDTV providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother playback of your memories.

Golf Shot
Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite “sequence shot” image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action.

3.0” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K)
The 3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ 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.

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.

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 PC13
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical 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.

Wide Angle G lens to capture more of what you want
Experience the pinnacle of Sony® lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 29.8mm focal length in Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.

Intelligent Auto (180 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 ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. There are 180 different combinations possible: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portait, Baby, Walk, Tripod, Wind Noise Reduction. Thie camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated noise reduction algorithms to reduce wind noise by up to 10db compared to other models. In addition to reducing low frequency noise, iAuto also suppresses mid- and upper-frequency noise, resulting in clearer, more enjoyable sound.

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.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ® maps
A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-CX260V an ideal choice for travelers. The receiver gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PlayMemories Home software. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone.

Storage

Internal storage capacity 
16 GB
Camcorder media type 
Memory card

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, MPEG2, MPEG4
Supported video modes 
1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
28 Mbit/s
Capture modes
FH, LP

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Back light compensation
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
205g
Focal length range (f-f) 
2.1 - 63 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 2.0
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Dual shot (video & photo)
Y
Face detection
Y
Image processor
BIONZ
Memory slots 
1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
ENG, ESP, FRE, POR
Optical sensor size 
1/0.154 mm (1/3.91")
Optical zoom 
30x
Scene modes 
Beach, Children, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset
Self-timer 
10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Shutter speed (video)
1/250 - 1/10000s
Total megapixels 
8.9 MP
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
N
Mini HDMI ports quantity 
1
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1
Microphone in 
Y

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV50
Power consumption (typical) 
2.6W
Power consumption (standby) 
2.4W

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Noise reduction
Y
Wind filter
Y

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
8.9 MP
Maximum resolution per CCD
2230000 pixels

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
N
Image stabilizer type
optical
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Digital zoom 
350x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
29.8 - 1095 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
3.4
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
109.5 cm
Minimum aperture number 
1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.98 cm

Camera

Camera playback
Movie, Slide show
Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination 
3 lx
3D compatibility 
N
Geotagging
Y
Image quality adjustment
Brightness

White balance

Indoor white balance
Y
Outdoor white balance
Y

Flash

Built-in flash 
N

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Bus

Battery

Battery capacity (Watt hours)
7 Wh
Battery capacity 
1030 mAh
Battery voltage 
6.8V
Continuous video playback time
1h

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Cables included
AC, AV, HDMI, USB
AC adapter included
Y
Quick start guide 
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
3984 x 2240 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
2992 x 2240, 3984 x 2240
Supported aspect ratios 
4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Width 
5.25 cm
Depth 
12.25 cm
Height 
5.5 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Effective megapixels (image)
8.9 MP
Shutter speed (photo)
1/8 - 1/10000s

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