This new series Handycam HDR-CX520V is also escorted by its sibling Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V both have mostly common features except the memory and so on. This new series HDR-CX520V is lending a 3in touchscreen, 1920 x 1080 high-end recording capability, and optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization feature either.
"These models combine the best in digital imaging technology, strengthening Sony's industry leadership and meeting demand for both quality camcorders and HD video," said Kelly Davis, director of the camcorder business for Sony Electronics. "Expanding our lineup to include Handycam camcorders with large capacity embedded flash memory allows us to offer consumers flexible recording solutions concentrated in a very portable compact body." He added.
A pleasing feel that you will realize when you will use the back-illuminated Exmor-R sensor, that is offering a greater performance with its low-light sensitivity with its advanced impression and significantly condensed grain with newly produced, back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.
This mechanism is added exclusively with compact cameras and camcorders; the Exmor R CMOS sensor is produced to allow you get videos in lower lighting ambiance with the finer outputs.
Besides, GPS capability that allows you to geotag the videos, thus the user can make the setting, that where you were, when you got video of a scene or a subject.
An exclusive feature it has that, it enhances the low light that employs the backlight CMOS sensor for a broader addition of the light sensitivity.
These both new HDR-CX series are lending 60p output, which mechanically transforms matter to 60 advance frames per second when linked to a matching high-end television. CX520 is a finer flash memory widget that has the knack to capture full 1920 x 1080 high-class videos and up to 12MP photos on a 64GB internal flash memory.
Key Specs and FeaturesHardware Assignable Dial: Yes
Light/Flash: Yes
Manual/Auto Lens Cover: Auto
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
Video Features Photo TV HD: Yes
Convenience Face Detection: Yes
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode and 3-way Shake Cancellation Smile Shutter™ technology: YesDynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
Quick On: Power on by LCD
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)Dual Record: 8.3 megapixels
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Hybrid: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
DisplayLCD Screen: 3.0" wide touch panel3 Clear Photo Plus LCD display (230k pixels)
VideoFormat: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal: HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards
GeneralImaging Device: 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Processor: BIONZ™ image processorPixel Gross: 6631K
Video Actual: 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Still Actual: 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution: 12 megapixels
Recording Media: 64GB1 Non-Removable Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)Recording and Playback Times: 64GB1 Flash: High Definition (5.1ch): FH = up to 460 min., HQ = up to 935 min. SP = up to 1135 min., LP = up to 1515 min. Standard Definition (5.1ch): HQ = up to 935 min., SP = up to 1385 min., LP = up to 2660 min.
Audio Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience Features Low Light Capability: NightShot
x.v.Color™: YesFace Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Digital Picture Effect(s): No
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Picture Effect(s): No
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
PictBridge Compatible: No
Easy Operation: No
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™: YesInputs and OutputsAudio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI™USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini)Headphone Jack: No
Microphone Input: No
S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
Active Interface Shoe: Yes
Weights and Measurements Weight (Approx.): w/o battery: 13oz (370g), w/ battery: 1lb 0oz (450g)
Dimensions (Approx.): 2 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 5 3/8 inch (62 x 65 x 133mm)
Power Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation): 3.6W
Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Lens: G Lens
35mm Equivalent: 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3)
Aperture: F1.8-3.4
Digital Zoom: 150x
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Focal Distance: 5.5 - 66.0mm
Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed: Scene Selection, 1/8-1/725; STD, 1/60-1/725
Minimum Illumination: STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom: 12x
Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel)
Resolution: 12 megapixels still
Software Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.14 Supported by Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista® Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit), Not supported by Mac OS.
Complementary ItemsRemote Commander (RMT-835)
Lithium Battery (CR2025)
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Component A/V Cable
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH60)
A/V Connecting Cable
USB Cable