Sony HDR-PJ50 hand-held camcorder

HDR-PJ50, CMOS, 1/4", LCD 3", 12x, 220GB HDD

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDR-PJ50
22-09-2011
Built-in Projector

Sharing anytime, anywhere

Your favourite memories can be shared on the Handycam® HDR-PJ50 with its built-in projector on the high-contrast LCD screen. Projections up to 60 inches (diagonal) can be made on walls or ceilings, for convenient sharing anywhere. Without the need for a TV, you can easily view and enjoy images and videos even on the go.

Image³ System

Unparalleled optical excellence

A 29.8mm wide-angle Sony G Lens on the Handycam® HDR-PJ50 enables the creation of Full HD videos (1920 x 1080). Capture stunning videos with reduced grain clearly in low light using the high sensitivity "Exmor R™" CMOS Image Sensor, while a fast-speed BIONZ™ Processor ensures improved image clarity.

12x Optical Zoom

Nearer to the action

Enjoy close-ups on your video capture with a 12x Optical Zoom on the Handycam® HDR-PJ50. With an additional 17x Extended Zoom, experience greater detail on whatever you decide to shoot and share with others. No matter how much you zoom in, all your videos will be delivered in HD quality that's pleasing to the eye.

Superior Sound

For your listening pleasure

Enjoy more lively videos with enhanced sound technology. Get crisp audio up-close with Zoom Microphone, and minimized noise and interference caused by wind with Advanced Wind Noise Reduction. Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and Clear Phase stereo speakers with S-Master™ digital amplifier technology also produces true-to-life sound, for perfect playback experiences.

Optical SteadyShot™ (Active Mode)

Greater stability with reduced shake

Shaky, wobbly movements now have remarkably lesser impact on your videos, thanks to Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode. Whether you're shooting while you walk or zooming in, the anti-shake technology on the Handycam HDR-PJ50 compensates for camera shake to help you get sharper videos. Now you can create steadier videos and smoother footage that you'd love to share.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
HDD

Video

Full HD 
Y
Video resolutions 
1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Weight 
400g
Aperture range (F-F) 
1.8 - 10
Focal length range (f-f) 
2.9 - 34.8 mm
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 5.1
Camera shutter speed 
1/6 - 1/1000s
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Optical sensor size 
1/0.157 mm (1/4")
Optical zoom 
12x
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunset, Twilight
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
7.11 MP
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1
Microphone in 
Y
S-Video outputs quantity 
1

Performance

Manual focus
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Manual
Digital zoom 
160x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
29.8 - 357.6 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Minimum illumination 
11 lx
3D compatibility 
N

White balance

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

Packaging content

Battery technology 
-

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
3072 x 2304 pixels

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
3 cm
Width 
6.4 cm
Depth 
12.8 cm
Height 
6.6 cm

Other features

Photo mode 
Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Effective megapixels (image)
7.1 MP
Spotlight
Y
Twilight
Y