Sony HDR-CX900 hand-held camcorder

Sony HDR-CX900 hand-held camcorder

1920x1080, CMOS, 20.9MP, 12x Optical, 160x Digital, BIONZ X, 8.89 cm (3.5 ") LCD, HDMI micro, NFC, Wi-Fi, Black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDR-CX900
12-02-2015
Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi®/NFC
Connectivity with smartphones for One-touch sharing/One-touch remote has been simplified with Wi-Fi®/NFC control. In addition to Wi-Fi® support for connecting to smartphones, the HDR-CX900 also supports NFC (near field communication) providing “touch connection” convenience when transferring images to Android™ smartphones and tablets. Users need only touch devices to connect; no complex set-up is required. Moreover, when using Smart Remote Control — a feature that allows shutter release to be controlled by a smartphone — connection between HDR-CX900 and the smartphone can be established by simply touching devices.

14MP resolution video and 20MP still image capture
Create cinematic video with 14MP resolution sensor (for video) and high quality 20MP still images.

Versatile shooting w/ XAVC-S, AVCHD and MP4 codecs
The HDR-CX900 records HD movies in the XAVC-S format, which uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while saving files in a MP42 wrapper. The highly compressed files allow extensive record times. The camcorder also records in AVCHD, ideal for quality video for HDTV and Blu-ray disc burning. Additionally, the camcorder can shoot MP4 HD video, which is ideal for sharing over the internet at up to 28Mbps. Having the ability to switch between all three of three formats makes this camcorder an ideal tool that is versatile for creating content to live in a number of different environments.

Carl Zeiss® Vario Sonnar T lens w/ 12x optical zoom
The HDR-CX900 comes equipped with a newly developed Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* lens that has cleared a series of tough performance tests. Not only is this 29mm wide-angle lens ideal for capturing grand landscapes, but it covers wide-ranging image expression thanks to maximum 12x optical zoom and 24x Clear Image zoom.

Multi-interface Accessory Shoe for system accessories
Users can expand photographic and movie shooting possibilities by attaching optional accessories via the Multi Interface Shoe, including an electronic viewfinder, powerful external flash and stereo microphone. You can also connect with a compatible remote control via Multi Terminal.

BIONZ® X Processor enables high Speed rec 120fps
The new BIONZ® X image processor enables the camcorder to create more naturally vivid and lifelike image quality, and higher resolution imagery. Notable features of BIONZ X technology include: 1. Detail reproduction technology optimally filters edges and textures differently depending on the scene. 2. Area specific noise reduction swiftly and efficiently analyzes the subject and reduces noise. This new image processing technology achieves an even better balance of exceptional detail and advanced noise control. Its ability to record at 120p enables slow-motion playback at one-fifth the speed in a 24p environment in post-processing.

Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode is an advanced optical image stabilization technology that corrects camera shake to capture scenes with phenomenal smoothness and stability. Intelligent Active Mode analyzes video frames and provides compensation with assistance from the new BIONZ® X image processing engine. Whether recording movies while strolling on vacation, shooting while chasing a child, or zooming in to capture faraway subjects, Handycam’s simple solution smoothly reproduces the scene with a higher level of stability.

High contrast 0.39 OLED EVF for eye-level framing"
The HDR-CX900 employs high contrast a 0.39” OLED Tru-Finder EVF which reproduces rich color and deep black. A new optical design of the EVF, using four dual-surface aspherical lenses, allows for a 33-degree wide angle view that is amazing clear through the edge of the view finder.

Large 3.5 Xtra Fine LCD™ (921K) "
The 3.5” (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen (921K) 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.

1” Exmor R® CMOS sensor w/ Direct Pixel Read Out
The world’s first 1.0” CMOS sensor featuring an Exmor R® CMOS image sensor technology. With this back-illuminated technology, the sensor doubles light sensitivity and combines with Sony’s Column A/D Conversion to reduce noise by half — a great help when photographing in dimly lit environments. Markedly reduced noise is evident even when high-sensitivity settings are used for capturing night landscapes or indoor scenes.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
50 Mbit/s

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Wi-Fi standards 
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Weight 
790g
Focal length range (f-f) 
9.3 - 111.6 mm
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF
Camera shutter speed 
0.0001 - 0.125s
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Image processor
BIONZ X
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Y
Optical zoom 
12x
Scene modes 
Beach, Dawn, Dusk, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight
Self-timer 
10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
20.9 MP
White balance 
Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Push

Networking

Wi-Fi 
Y

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity
1

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV50
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display aspect ratio
16:9
Display resolution (numeric) 
92100 pixels
Vari-angle LCD display
Y
Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.89 cm (3.5")

Audio

Wind filter
Y

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
14.2 MP

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
N
Image stabilizer type
Optical
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Digital zoom 
160x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
4.5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
42.6 cm
Minimum aperture number 
2.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.9 cm

Camera

Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
3D compatibility 
N

Focusing

Normal focusing range
0.01 - 1m

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto, Manual

Flash

Built-in flash 
N
Built-in light 
N

Battery

Charging source 
AC

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Cables included
HDMI
Handheld remote control 
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
5968 x 3352 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
5968 x 3352<br />5024 x 2824<br />4464 x 3352<br />3760 x 2824<br />1920 x 1080<br />640 x 480
Supported aspect ratios 
4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Width 
8.1 cm
Depth 
19.6 cm
Height 
8.35 cm

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