Sony Handycam HDR-XR520E Specifications

HDR-XR520V
The HDR-XR520V employs an advanced Exmor R™ CMOS sensor to capture stunning, 1920 x 1080 high definition
video and 12 megapixel still images to its internal 240GB hard disk drive. In addition, a built-in GPS receiver helps
you keep track of your current location, and even remembers where you shot your videos.
1920 x 1080 high definition video
recording:
1920 x 1080 high definition resolution
lets you record your memories in
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition
quality .
12 megapixel still image capture:
12 megapixel still image capture lets
you take stunning, high resolution
digital photos.
240GB hard disk drive:
A built-in 240GB hard disk drive can
record and store up to 101 hours of high
definition video footage in long play
mode (HD LP, 2ch Dolby mode). In
addition, "HDD Smart Protection" gives
you peace of mind by helping to
prevent any recorded video and
images from being lost if the
camcorder is accidentally dropped.
1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor
with ClearVid™ array
1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor
with ClearVid™ array: delivers bright,
vivid, spectacularly detailed video
footage, as well as 12 megapixel still
images. With 6 megapixel (effective)
video resolution, the image sensor
actually captures video at four times
the density of high definition resolution
resulting in a sharper and more
detailed 1920 x 1080 HD picture. In
addition, "Exmor R" technology
captures images with high resolution
and high sensitivity, while the
advanced Sony® BIONZ™ image
processor improves camera response
time and screens out noise to help
ensure that the signal from each pixel is
as pure as possible.
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240GB HDD High Definition Camcorder
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Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS
sensor:
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity
with improved image clarity and
drastically reduced grain with the newly
developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R"
sensor. Designed for compact cameras
and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor
relocates the photo diodes above the
support circuitry, maximizing the light-
gathering area per pixel so you can
shoot with better results in lower lighting
conditions.
Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver:
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A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-
XR520V an ideal choice for travelers. In
addition to automatically adjusting
your camcorder's clock to the proper
time zone, the GPS receiver also gives
you the ability to view your current
location on the LCD map display, as
well as "tag" your shooting locations.
Tagged videos and still images can be
reviewed and played back using the
Map Index function on the camcorder
or once downloaded to your PC using
the supplied PMB (Picture Motion
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Browser) software .
Map Index function:
Map Index uses the geotagging
capabilities of the built-in GPS receiver
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to "tag" your shot locations on a map
in the camcorder, offering a new way
to easily search and find a desired
scene by location or view where a
scene was captured.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Face Detection technology for Video
Footage and Digital Still Photos:
Smile Shutter™ technology for still and
dual capture:
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode:
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3.2" wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD™
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display (921K pixels):
Power On by opening LCD display:
Highlight Playback:
Professional-quality Sony® G Lens:
12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom:
Dedicated Mic and Headphone inputs:
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with
Built-in Zoom Mic:
Active Interface Shoe:
Dual Record with 8.3MP still image
capture:
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) software:
Smooth Slow Record:
Assignable Dial:
Adjustable .27" Color Viewfinder :
Built-in Intelligent Flash:
x.v. Color™ technology for superior
color:
HDMI™ connection:
USB 2.0 interface:
BIONZ™ Image Processor:
Film Roll Index:
Face Index function:
Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory
Stick Duo™ media:
One Touch Disc Burn:
Record and zoom controls on LCD
frame:
BRAVIA® Sync™ technology:
Auto Lens Cover:
Dynamic Range Optimizer:
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