| 1920x1080 high definition video recording:
1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your
memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality |
| 1/4" back-illuminated "Exmor
R" CMOS sensor: A 1/4" "Exmor R" CMOS image
sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video
footage, as well as 3 megapixel still images. |
| Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
lens: The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
designed specifically for compact camcorders. |
| Direct Copy to external HDD w/o PC: Store
your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos
from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold
separately), all without a computer. |
| Intelligent Scene Recognition (10 iAUTO
modes): Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto
modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the
appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes |
| Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
software: Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple,
intuitive way to transfer, sort and view your video and still
images on your compatible PC. |
| Face Index function: Face Index makes it
easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene.
Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video
footage according to the faces detected in each scene. |
| x.v. Color technology for superior color:
x.v. Color technology enables the HDR-XR200V to capture nearly
twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the standard RGB color
range, resulting in more natural, life-like images |
| Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick Duo
media: Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of
flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and
digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices |
| BRAVIA Sync technology: BRAVIA Sync
technology offers greater ease of use in controlling compatible
Sony products connected via an HDMI (CEC) connection |
| USB 2.0 interface: A USB 2.0 interface
provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC
for fast transfer of video and still images for editing. |
| 3 megapixel still image capture: 3 megapixel
still image capture lets you take high resolution digital photos. |
| 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. |
| Face Detection w/ Face Touch: With Face
Touch, your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure and Smile
Shutter technology for the face you prioritize. |
| Highlight Playback with Highlight Scenario
playback: Highlight Playback uses several criteria - including
Face Index, Smile Shutter technology, Dual Capture and time range
- to identify and compile key scenes into a short, entertaining
movie complete with music and transitions. |
| SteadyShot image stabilization with Active
Mode: SteadyShot image stabilization w/Active Mode represents the
next step forward in Sony image stabilization technology. Active
Mode improves on existing SteadyShot image stabilization by
allowing the camera lens to shift over a greater range of motion |
| Power On by opening LCD display: Power on
your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display. |
| Film Roll Index: Like chapters in a book,
Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video
footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the
beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified
display intervals |
| BIONZ Image Processor: The BIONZ Image
Processor works in conjunction with the "Exmor R" CMOS
sensor for pristine imaging. The BIONZ image processor also
provides Data Noise Reduction, Faster Image processing and Data
compression to preserve videos and images |
| One Touch Disc Burn: Easily burn a DVD copy
of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
software. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a
USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button (DVD media sold
separately) |
| HDMI connection output: The High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector
interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams |
| 120GB hard disk drive: A built-in 120GB hard
disk drive can record and store up to 50 hours of high definition
video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 30 hours of standard
definition footage (SD HQ mode) |
| 1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible
HDTV: 1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV providing
stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your
memories. |
| Smile Shutter technology for still and dual
capture: Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically
take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting
high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose
child, adult, or auto priority. |
| 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230 K) display:
The 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230 K) display provides excellent
viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels) |
| Format |
HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2 |
| Video Signal |
HD: 1920 x 1080/60i (FX & FH modes); SD:
NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Imaging Device |
1/4" back-illuminated "Exmor R"
CMOS sensor |
| Processor |
BIONZ image processor |
| Pixel Gross |
4200K |
| Video Actual |
1350K Pixels (16:9) 1010K Pixels (4:3) |
| Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
| Still Actual |
1180K Pixels (16:9) 1570K Pixels (4:3) |
| Still Picture Resolution |
3 megapixel |
| Recording Media |
120GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive Memory
Stick PRO Duo Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately) |
| Recording and Playback Times |
120GB HDD: High Definition: FX = up to 680
min., FH = up to 890 min., HQ = up to 1780 min., LP = up to 3030
min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1830 min. |
| Memo |
Future 2010 model, copy added, U2 checked |
| Face Detection |
Yes - video and still |
| Image Stabilization |
SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode |
| Low Light Capability |
Yes via iAuto |
| Smile Shutter technology |
Yes |
| Dynamic Range Optimizer |
Yes |
| Quick On |
Power On by LCD |
| x.v.Color |
Yes |
| Memory Stick Pro Media
Compatibility |
Memory Stick PRO Duo MARK2 Media and SD/SDHC
(Class 4) (Sold Separately) |
| Dual Record |
2.7 megapixel (16:9) |
| Face Index |
Yes |
| Film Roll Index |
Yes |
| Still Image Mode(s) |
JPEG |
| Hybrid |
Yes |
| Fader Effect(s) |
Black, White |
| Scene Mode(s) |
Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow |
| Photo Capture from Movie |
Yes |
| Slide Show Mode |
Yes |
| Direct Copy |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto |
Yes (Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight,
Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Tripod) |
| Memory Stick Pro Duo Media
Compatibility |
Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity;
does not support high speed transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function. |
| White Balance |
Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push (via Touch
panel) |
| LCD Screen |
2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230 K) display |
| Battery Type |
InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System
(NP-FV50) |
| Power Requirements |
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor) |
| Power Consumption (in
Operation) |
3.0W |
| Recording Format |
Dolby Digital 2ch |
| Microphone |
Built-in Zoom Microphone |
| Multiple Language Display |
Yes |
| BRAVIA Sync |
Yes |
| Audio/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 (mini) |
| 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) |
| S-Video Output(s) |
Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) |
| Manual / Auto Lens Cover |
Manual |
| Memory Stick slot |
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media |
| S/S & Zoom button on LCD |
Yes |
| PhotoTV HD |
Yes |
| Lens Type |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar |
| 35mm Equivalent |
37 - 1075mm (16:9), 45 - 1325mm (4:3) |
| Aperture |
F1.8-3.2 |
| Digital Zoom |
300x |
| Filter Diameter |
30mm |
| Focal Distance |
2.5 - 62.5mm |
| Focus |
Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) |
| Progressive Shutter Mode |
Yes (Still Image) |
| Shutter Speed |
Scene Selection: 1/8-1/10000 STD: 1/60-1/10000
LOW LUX: 1/30-1/10000 Smooth Slow Rec: 1/240 - 1/1000 |
| Minimum Illumination |
3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed
) |
| Optical Zoom |
25x |
| Exposure |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Resolution |
3 megapixel still |
| Supplied Software |
PMB Ver.5.00 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3
(SP3)(32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2)(32bit/64bit),
Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS. |
| Operating System
Compatibility |
Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 |
| Dimensions (Approx.) |
2-1/4 x 2-3/4 x 4-1/2 inch (57 x 67 x 114mm) |
| Weight (Approx.) |
w/o battery: 10oz (300g), w/ supplied battery:
12oz (350g) |
