- Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording at high bit-rate using AVCHD format
- Up to 26 hr HD recording on internal 64GB memory plus HYBRID recording on optional Memory Stick™ (CX520VE)
- Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor with approx. 2x increase in sensitivity for brilliant picture quality and reduced image noise, even in low-light conditions
- BIONZ high-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance
- Premium Sony G Lens with 12x optical zoom
- Optical SteadyShot Active Mode with 3-Way Shake-Cancelling: assures stablest ever images
- Enhanced Face Detection with Face Touch priority selection for clearer, natural looking faces
- D-Range Optimizer with Auto Backlight Correction adjusts exposure and contrast for evenly-exposed backlit shots
- 12 Megapixel still photo recording
- Automatic geotagging by GPS with Map Index to see where videos were shot
- Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches
- High quality 3 Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus with easy to use touchscreen
- Power on by LCD: quick start-up from standby with ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode
- 5.1 surround sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue
- HDMI™/component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV
- Up to 9.4 hrs STAMINA continuous shooting time, with optional battery
- One Touch PC back up / Disc Burn via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection
Technical Specifications
Audio = Dolby Digital 5.1ch
Built in Microphone = 3ch, zoom microphone
Built in Speaker = yes
Surround Recording = YES
Image Device: Size = 1/2.9” Exmor™ R CMOS Sensor
ClearVid arrey technology = YES
Exmor technology = YES
Image Processor = BIONZ
x.v.Colour = YES
Number of Pixels Gross (K) = 6631
Number of Pixels Act Camera mode (K) = 16:9 Mode . 4150 / 4:3 Mode . 3110
Number of Pixels Act Memory mode (K) = 16:9 Mode . 4500 / 4:3 Mode . 6000
Focus: Full Range Auto = YES
Focus: Manual = YES
Manual Focus Key = Panel / Dial
Spot Focus (Touch Panel) = YES
Spot Meter = YES
Minimum Illumination (lux) = STD; 11 (1/60 Shutter Speed) / Low Lux mode; 3 (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Minimum Illumination with NightShot (lux) = 0
SteadyShot (Image Stabilisation) = Optical
Optical SteadyShot Active Mode = YES
Face Detection = YES
Smile Shutter = YES
D-range Optimiser = YES
Night Shot = YES
Camera Noise Reduction = YES
Shutter Speed = 1/6-1/1000 (including Scene Selection)
White Balance = Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One-push
Scene Selection = Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Still only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
Auto Slow Shutter = YES
Colour Slow Shutter = YES
Backlight Compensation = YES
Smooth Slow Rec = YES
Fader = Black / White
Telemacro = YES
Dimensions = Depth 125 / Height 65 / Width 62 mm
Weight without Tape/Battery = 370 g
Flash / Light = YES
Audio Output = YES
Video Output = YES
S-Video Output = YESUSB 2.0 Input = YESUSB 2.0 Output = YES
Component Video Output = YESHDMI™ Output = YES
Lens / Zoom = G Lens
F = 1.8-3.4
f (Focal Distance) = 5.5-60 mm
f (35mm conversion): Camera mode = 16:9 Mode . 43-516 / 4:3 Mode . 52-624 mm
f (35mm conversion): Memory mode = 16:9 Mode . 41-492 / 4:3 Mode . 38-456 mm
Filter Diameter = 37 mm
Zoom Ratio (Optical) = 12
Zoom Ratio (Digital) = 150
Precision Digital Zoom = YES
Zoom Key = Lever & Button on LCD frame
Compression of still image = JPEG
Recording Media = 64GB (520) or 32GB (505) Internal Memory & Memory Stick™ DUO
Memory Stick PRO Compatibility = YES
Image Size: Max = 16:9 Mode . 4000×2250 (9M) / 4:3 Mode . 4000×3000 (12M)
Image Size: VGA = 640×480
Index Playback = YES
PictBridge compatibility = YES
Still Recording during Movie (Dual Rec) = YES (8.3 M, unlimited)
Quick ON = YES
Start / Stop Rec button on LCD = YES
Zoom button on LCD = YES
Automatic Geotagging by GPS = YESBRAVIA Sync = YES
Full HD Progressive Playback = YES
Accessory Shoe = YES
Battery Info = YES
Demonstration Mode = YES
InfoLITHUM System = YES
Power Consumption : LCD = 3.4 W
Continuous Recording Time with Supplied Battery and LCD backlight off = 125 min
Max. Continuous Recording Time with Optional Battery and LCD backlight off = 455 min
Easy Handycam = YESLCD Type = Clear Photo LCD Plus
Hybrid LCD Screen = YESLCD: Size = 3 inch / 7.62 cm
LCD: Pixels = 230400 dots
Touch Panel = YES
High Definition, AVCHD (1920×1080, 1440×1080) / Standard Definition, MPEG2
Recording Media = 64GB Internal Memory & Memory Stick™
Movie Quality = HD ; FH (1920×1080i, 16Mbps) / HQ (9Mbps) / SP (7Mbps) / LP (5Mbps) , SD ; HQ (9Mbps) / SP (6Mbps) / LP (3Mbps)



