Sony NEX-VG20E Interchangeable lens Full HD camcorder

NEX-VG20EB - Full HD 25/50p, 28Mbps, 16.1MP, 7.5cm/3" LCD, Exmor™ APS HD CMOS, 5.1ch, HDMI, USB, black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
NEXVG20EB
03-11-2011
Unlimited creative expression
Shoot cinematic Full HD video with the pro-style creative flexibility of interchangeable lenses. Capture exquisite video and still photos with superb detail and shallow depth of field - just like a DSLR camera - plus high-quality stereo/5.1ch sound.

Cinematic quality you'll treasure
Achieve that rich, cinematic look for your HD videos with sumptuous image quality, even in low light. Create stunning background defocus ('bokeh') effects - just like the expressive picture quality of a DSLR camera.

More lenses - more creativity
Serious photographers value the freedom of choosing the right lens to suit any shooting situation. Now you can explore the same creative limitless possibilities with your camcorder, picking the perfect lens to match the demands of any scene.

Sounds better
Capture pristine dialogue and other sounds in stereo or 5.1 channel surround with the precision Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone. A handy level control plus jacks for an external mic and headphones add that extra professional touch.

Absolute control
Fine-tune your vision with precise manual control over exposure, iris, White Balance and other settings. The assignable dial plus quick-access buttons and a clear, bright touch panel make it easy to adjust settings without interrupting your creative flow.

Serious quality that won't weigh you down
Sony makes cinematic Full HD images uniquely accessible, opening up new artistic possibilities with a compact, easy to handle camcorder. Refined ergonomics and a redesigned hand-grip let you shoot in even greater comfort.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card

Video

Full HD 
Y
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
28 Mbit/s
Capture modes
FH, HQ, LP

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Back light compensation
N
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
645g
Viewfinder
1152000 pixels
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 5.1
Auto exposure
Y
Bundled software 
Picture Motion Browser (PMB)
Camera shutter speed 
0.25 - 0.000125s
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo HX, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Face detection
Y
Image processor
BIONZ
PictBridge 
N
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
16.1 MP
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
DV port 
N
Headphone outputs 
1
Microphone in 
Y
S-Video in
N

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV70

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Microphone connectivity 
3.5 mm

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
Y
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Image stabilizer 
N

Camera

Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination 
9 lx
3D compatibility 
N

Focusing

Smile detection
N

White balance

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

Flash

Built-in flash 
N
Built-in light 
N

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
1.09 cm (0.43")

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
USB
AC adapter included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
4912 x 3264 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG, RAW
Still image resolution(s) 
4912 x 2760, 4912 x 3264

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.1 cm
Depth 
22.3 cm
Height 
13 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
2
Shutter speed (photo)
30 - 0.00025s