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Sony Handycam HDR-XR500 Details
Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 6.631 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - HDD : 120 GB - flash card
66 reviews
November, 2009
Sony Handycam HDR-XR500
Sony Handycam HDR-XR500 Details
Brand
Sony (See all Sony Camcorders)
Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Surround
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name
Sony NP-FH60
Camcorder Features
High Definition Video Support
1080i
Low Lux / Night Mode
Yes
Widescreen Video Capture
Yes
Camera Flash
Type
Built-in flash
Digital Storage Media
Type
Hard disk drive
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
5.3in/5.4in
Height
3in
Weight
1.1lbs/18oz
Width
2.8in
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
3.2in
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Beach / Candle / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait mode / Snow / Spotlight / Sunrise / Sunset / Twilight mode/Beach / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait mode / Snow / Spotlight / Sunrise / Sunset / Twilight mode / Twilight portrait
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Manufacturer
Sony
Model
HDR-XR500E/HDR-XR500V
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Sony Handycam
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/1.8-3.4
Max Focal Length
60mm/66mm
Min Focal Length
5.5mm
Optical Zoom
12
Type
Zoom lens
Optical Sensor
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
6Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
4.15Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution
6.631Mpix
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.88"/1/2.9"
Optical Sensor Type
Exmor R CMOS
Sensor Qty
1CMOS
Optical System
Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
Yes
Image Stabilizer
Optical (Steady Shot)
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
None
Video Input
Digital Scene Transition
Black fader / White fader
Digital Video Format
AVCHD / MPEG-2
Digital Zoom
150
Face Detection
Yes
Media Type
Flash card / Hard disk drive
Shooting Modes
Digital photo mode
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Camcorder
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Color Support
Color
Viewfinder Type
Electronic/LCD
Manufacturer's Description
Shoot like a pro and record your memories directly to a massive capacity of hard disk drive with the HDR-XR520V Handycam camcorder. This impressive camcorder is capable of recording up to 96 hours of high definition (HD) video in HD LP mode. Equipped with an advanced 1/2.88" Exmor R CMOS sensor, you can capture stunning 1920 x 1080 HD video and 12.1-megapixel still images. Additionally, a built-in GPS receiver helps you keep track of your current location and even remembers where you shot your videos while the professional-quality Sony G lens delivers superior optical performance.
