Sony HDR-CX520VE hand-held camcorder

Sony HDR-CX520VE hand-held camcorder

HDR-CX520VE, 12 MP, Dolby Digital 5.1, 64GB

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDR-CX520VE
27-09-2009
Experience a new world of incredible imaging quality. Up to 26 hours Full HD recording on internal memory and optional Memory Stick™ - with no discs or tapes needed. Advanced Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and Sony G Lens capture amazing, detail-packed video and stills, even in low light.

Low light, no problem
Many camcorders struggle in low light, producing grainy, fuzzy images. Super sensitive Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor reduces image noise for clearer images. In conjunction with the powerful BIONZ processor you’ll get great results in low light, dim interiors or at dusk.

Better lens, better image
To achieve the best possible picture quality, a top-quality G Lens by Sony is combined with the sensitive Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor and powerful BIONZ processor. The result is detail-packed Full HD images that can be enjoyed on your HD TV.

No more camera shake
Wobbly pictures caused by unsteady hands are a common problem when you’re shooting without a tripod. Optical SteadyShot Active Mode Image stabilization cuts the effects of camera shake for clear, steady results, even if you’re walking along while shooting.

Know where you are… And were you’ve been
GPS tracks your position as you travel. See the exact location of your clips and still images with maps on the LCD screen. Then review your journey when you’re back home with online Google Maps on your PC.

Natural looking faces every time
Faces can look dark and underexposed in bright, backlit situations like a sun-drenched beach. And if you’re shooting indoors there’s a risk your subject’s skin tone can look unnaturally coloured. The camcorder fine-tunes focus, exposure and skin tone for more natural looking faces.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, MPEG2, MPEG2

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Weight 
370g
Focal length range (f-f) 
5.5 - 60 mm
Audio dubbing
N
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 5.1
Bundled software 
Picture Motion Browser
Camera shutter speed 
1/6 - 1/1000s
Compatible memory cards 
MS Duo, MS PRO
Display 
LCD
Face detection
Y
Flash
Y
Image processor
BIONZ
Internal memory 
65536 MB
Optical sensor size 
1/0.114 mm (1/2.9")
Optical zoom 
12x
PictBridge 
Y
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
12 MP
Special features
Touch Panel

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
DV port 
N
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 
N
S-Video in
N

Power

Battery type 
NP-FH60
Power consumption (typical) 
3.4W
Battery life (max) 
26h

Performance

Auto focus 
Y
Manual focus
Y

Display

Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Noise reduction
Y

Lens system

Digital zoom 
150x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
43 - 516 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y

White balance

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

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
3.7 cm
Width 
6.2 cm
Depth 
12.5 cm
Height 
6.5 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
Video out
Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
2
Audio output 
Y
Fader
Y
Lens system 
G Lens
Night mode
Y
Shutter speed (photo)
1/6-1/1000 (including Scene Selection)
Spotlight
Y
Twilight
Y

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