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HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
HD: 1920 x 1080/60i (FX & FH modes); SD: NTSC color, EIA standards
1/2.88" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
BIONZ image processor
6631K
4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)
1920 x 1080
4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
12 megapixel
64GB Embedded Flash Memory, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
64GB Embedded Flash Memory: High Definition: FX= up to 360 min., FH = up to 465 min., HQ = up to 935 min., LP = up to 1595 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 965 min.
Future 2010 model, U2 and copy added
Yes
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Yes (via iAuto)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power On by LCD
Yes
Memory Stick PRO Duo MARK2 Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
8.3 megapixel
Yes
Yes
JPEG
Yes
Black, White
Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Yes
Yes
Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Yes
Yes
Yes (Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod)
Auto, Manual, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push (via Touch panel)
3.5" Xtra Fine LCD display (921K) w/TruBlack technology
Wide (color 201k)
InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV50)
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
3.4W
Dolby Digital 5.1
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Yes
Yes
Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
HDMI
Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
Yes (mini)
Yes
Yes
Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media
Yes
Yes
G Lens
Photo: 28.7 - 287mm (16:9), 26.3 - 263mm (4:3); Movie: 29.8 - 298mm (16:9), 36.5 - 365mm (4:3)
F1.8-3.4
120x
37mm
3.8 - 38.0mm
Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Scene Selection, 1/8-1/725; STD, 1/60-1/725; LOW LUX, 1/30-1/725; Smooth Slow Rec., 1/240-1/1000
STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
10x
Yes (Touch Panel)
12 megapixel
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.
Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7
2-5/8 x 3 x 5-3/4 inch (66 x 74 x 143mm)
w/o battery: 15oz (440g), w battery 1lb 1oz (490g)
Shoot gorgeous 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12.0 megapixel still images. Boasting 64GB of embedded Flash memory, the HDR-CX550V Handycam camcorder is outfitted with a professional-quality Sony G Lens and an "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor for superior low-light performance.
This fully-loaded camcorder also features a built-in GPS receiver, Face Detection with Face Touch and Smile Shutter technology. This camcorder is also equipped with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling which enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. Plus, capture your memories in 24Mbps and record brilliant AVCHD video with amazing clarity and enhanced detail.