Sony NEX-VG30EH

16.1MP Exmor™ sensor, E-mount power zoom lens, 5.1 sound, 24/25/50p, touchscreen, & OLED viewfinder

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
NEXVG30EHBDI
19-09-2013
Take control and shoot your way


Get a sharper view: Shoot pro-quality video with a large, DSLR sized APS-C sensor with 16.1 megapixels.

Real cinematic images and sound: Explore a new dimension in creative artistry. Capture beautifully detailed, cinematic video images plus high-quality audio in cinematic 24 frames per second.

Add some power to your shots: Add an E-mount lens with a power zoom and smoothly focus in on your subject with up to 11x magnification.

Fast and powerful performance: A BIONZ processor ensures clear, detailed video and still images plus quick, responsive shooting.

Choose your view: Pick the right E-mount lens for any scene, or use your favourite A-mount DSLR lenses by Carl Zeiss and Sony (requires adaptor).

Capture it all in HD: Capture all the detail with Full HD 1920 x 1080 video shooting (AVCHD format) at 24mbs for increased detail and clarity.

Select your frame rate: Shoot smooth, Full HD video footage with choice of cinematic 24 frames per second, or standard 25/50p frame rates.

DSLR quality photos: Shoot stills with DSLR-like picture quality and shallow depth of field for professional looking shots.

Touch to control: An adjustable LCD touchscreen offers easy fingertip operation.

Record in surround sound: The Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone has four omnidirectional capsules, for stereo or 5.1ch surround sound recording.

Advanced, easy-to-use operation: It’s all at your fingertips with an assignable dial, direct access keys, and a second REC button for low-angle shots.

Get a natural look: The Advanced Dynamic Range Optimiser Adjusts exposure and contrast for natural results in high-contrast scenes and backlit portraits.

Add the perfect accessory: An optional XLR adaptor lets you add professional standard lighting, microphones and more.

Share your footage in HD: Connect directly to an HD TV or PC and view your videos in cinematic Full High Definition.

Record on memory stick or SD card: Slip in a high-capacity media card and shoot Full HD video (up to 470min with 32GB card) with no tapes or discs to worry about.

Video

Full HD 
Y

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.5 - 6.3
Viewfinder
2359000 equivalent
Focal length range (f-f) 
18 - 200 mm
Audio dubbing
N
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 5.1ch / 2ch
Bundled software 
PlayMemories Home
Compatible memory cards 
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™/ Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™ / SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Display 
Xtra Fine LCD
Face detection
Y
Flash
N
Image processor
BIONZ™
Lens cap included
Y
Optical zoom 
11.1x
PictBridge 
N
Remote control type
Y
Scene modes 
N
White balance 
Auto/ Onepush/ Outdoor/ Indoor/ WB Temp
Other features
Y
Picture effects
Y
Technical features
Y

Ports & interfaces

S-Video out 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 
N
Headphone outputs 
YES
Microphone in 
YES (Stereo Minijack)
S-Video in
N
USB port 
YES (Hi-Speed USB2.0)

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV70

Performance

Auto focus 
Y
Manual focus
Ring<br />Y

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Touch screen 
Y

Audio

Noise reduction
Y

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
Y
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
29 - 322 mm
Image stabilizer 
Optical SteadyShot Active Mode(included SELP18200 lens)
Wide angle lens system
N
Zoom capability 
N<br />Lever<br />YES (2x)

Camera

Minimum illumination 
9 lx

Focusing

Smile detection
N

Flash

Shoe mounting point
Y

Packaging content

Lens hood
Y
Wrist strap included
N

Features

Backlight 
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
4912 x 2760 pixels
Image formats supported 
RAW

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
6.7 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
Y
Video out
YES (STD and HD)
Accessories included
Y
Adapter type
Y
Edit functions
N
Electrical viewfinder 
1.3cm / 0.5" Xtra Fine
Fader
N
HDMI out 
Y
Lens system 
SEL-18200
Main camera sensor
APS-C type, (23.5 X 15.6mm) Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor with RGB primary color filters
Night mode
N
Shutter speed (photo)
Auto: 1/48-1/10000 (movie: 24p), 1/50-1/10000 (movie: other), 30s-1/4000 (Still) - Manual: 1/3-1/10000 (movie), 30s-1/4000 (Still)
Spotlight
N
USB cable
Y
Video in
N
x.v.Color support 
N
Advanced HAD technology
N
Auto slow shutter
N
Automatic geotagging by GPS
N
AV cable
Y
Battery special features
Y
Burst record
Y
Burst record Auto Exposure bracketing
Y
Burst record multi 9 pictures
N
Camera features
Y
ClearVid technology
N
D-range optimizer
Y
Direct copy
Y
Dubbing button
N
DVDirect
YES (DVD Writer supported (sold separately))
Easy Handycam
N
Face index
N
Film roll index
N
Golf shot
N
Handycam station
N
Highlight playback
N
Hybrid LCD screen
N
Index playback
Y
Intelligent mode
N
Interval recording
N
LCD size
7.5cm / 3.0"
Map index
N
Memory Mix
N
Memory mode (35mm conversion)
3:2 Mode; 27 – 300 / 16:9 Mode; 29-322 mm
Memory Stick included
N
Movie quality
HD PS:Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/LP:Approx.5Mbps. SD HQ:9Mbps
Number of pixels Act Memory mode
16100K
One-touch disc burn
Y
Pixels 
16700 pixels
Playback zoom
N
Playlist editing
N
Smooth slow record
N
Spot focus
Y
Spot metering
Y
Start/Stop Rec button on LCD
Y
Still image recording on internal HDD
N
Still image recording on Memory Stick
Y
Still recording during Movie
N
Surround recording
Y
Telemacro
N
Visual index screen
Y