Capturing incredible 1920x1080p Full HD video is fun with easy-to-use 2.7 inch touchscreen. The HDR-CX210 Handycam camcorders stabilized 25X/30X Extended digital zoom lens gets you closer to the action. And a back-illuminated Exmor CMOS sensor allows you to capture stunning imagery in low light conditions.
1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture
8GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 3 hours of recording
Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Get more of the shots you want with wide angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
25x Optical/30x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
2.7? touch-screen Clear Photo LCD display (230K)
Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
Tracking Focus follows selected subjects
Event Browse groups video/stills by events automatically
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Intelligent Auto (60 different scene combinations possible)
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC
Large caliber speakers for immersive audio experience
1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture
The Sony HDR-CX210 offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 60i recording and playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother playback of your memories.
8GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 3 hours of recording
The built-in 8GB embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 3 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode).
Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony?s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS 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.
SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode
SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture
30x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 25x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.
2.7? touch-screen Clear Photo LCD display (230K)
The 2.7? Clear Photo LCD touch-screen displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene.
Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it?s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time.
Intelligent Auto (60 different scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from nine distinct scene modes (60 different combinations possible): Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape /Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light.
Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame
Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and returns.
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.
Event Browse groups photos/videos for you for easy reference
Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs. When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun.
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.
Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording
Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.
Direct Copy to external HDD without 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. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder?s handy playback features.
Camera
Camera Type: Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Imaging Sensor
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx.1310K pixels(16:9)
Imaging Sensor: 1/5.8" (3.1mm) Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross: Approx.1500K pixels
Processor: BIONZ Image processor
Recording
Still Image Size 4:3: Movie mode: 4.0 megapixels 4:3 (2304x1728); Photo mode: 4.0 megapixels 4:3 (2304x1728)
Video Mode: HD FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/LP:Approx.5Mbps
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Dual Record: 5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072 x 1728); 1.3 megapixels 16:9 (1536 x 864)
Internal Media: Flash Memory 8GB
Media Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Mic Level Control: Yes (2steps)
Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
Photo Capture from Movie: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels pixels 16:9 (640x360)
Still Image File Format: DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 5.3 megapixels
Still Image Mode: JPEG
Still Image Size 16:9: Movie mode:5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072x1728); Photo mode: :5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072x1728)
Video Actual (Pixel): Approx.1310K pixels(16:9), Approx.980K pixels(4:3)
Video Format: HD:1920x1080/,60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD: MPEG2-PS
Video Resolution: HD:1920x1080/,60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD: 720x480/60i
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Wind Position: Yes(Off/On)
Optics/Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Movie Mode: 36mm - 1080mm (16:9),44mm-1320mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 36mm - 900mm (16:9), 44mm-1100mm (4:3)
Aperture: F1.8-3.2
Digital Zoom: 300x
Extended Zoom: 30x
Focal Distance: f = 2.5mm - 62.5mm; f =1/8inch - 2 1/2inch
Lens Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode (wide to tele)
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 39cm (Tele Macro)
Optical Zoom: 25x
Steady Shot Mode:Active: 43.2mm - 1080mm
LCD Display
Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Brightness Control: Yes (Menu)
Coverage: 1
Grid Display: Guide Frame
LCD Type: 2.7" Clear Photo LCD(TM) display (230K) Wide(16:9)
Touch Panel: Yes
Focus Control
AF Modes: Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Focus Area: Full range Focus / Spot Focus
Focus Features: Tracking Focus
Focus System: Contrast AF
Exposure System
Auto Iris Control: F1.8 - F10
Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
D-Range Optimizer: Yes
Exposure Settings: Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
Gain Control: Auto
LOW LUX Mode: Yes
Metering Modes: Multi-segment / Spot
Minimum Illumination: Standard: 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Noise Reduction: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
White Balance Mode: Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
Drive System
Shutter Speeds: Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/10000; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/10000
Drive Mode: Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
Self-timer: 10sec.(Still Image)
Convenience Features
Built-in USB Cable: Yes (USB Charge Available)
Date / Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
Erase/Protect: Yes / Yes
Fader Effect(s): White / Black
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
Multiple Language Display: English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
One Touch Disc Burn: Yes (Menu)
Quick On: Yes (Power On by LCD)
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes (Touch Panel)
Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show
Video Playback Options: Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)
View & Index: Event
Advanced Features
Tracking Focus: Yes
Face Detection: Yes
Image Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Intelligent Auto: Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light
Priority Setting (for Face Detection): Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority
Smile Shutter technology: Dual Capture / Always On / Off
x.v.Color: Yes
Interface
SD Output: Composite Video Out(A/V connecting cable(supplied))
Remote Jack: Integrated into A/V Remote terminal
A/V Remote Terminal: Video / Audio / Remote
BRAVIA Sync: Yes
DC IN: Yes
HD Output: HDMI Out (mini) (supplied)
HDMI Terminal: Yes (mini)
Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible
PhotoTV HD: Yes
USB Port(s): TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): Approx.2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 1/2inch (Approx. 51mm x 56mm x 114mm)
Weight (Approx.): Approx. 6.2oz (175g)
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation): HD: 2.1W; STD: 1.9W
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV30)
Power Requirements: 6.8V/7.2 (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation): HD:3.0W
Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation): STD:2.8W
Software
Supplied Software: PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download); PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download)
Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 ** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
