Posts about the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V
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Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V
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CNET Review
The Good: First-rate video quality and performance; geotagging videos is fun, if limited.
The Bad: Annoying menu system; no wind filter; no manual shutter-speed, iris, or audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive.
The Bottom Line: Though their geotagging capabilities are mostly novelty and their interfaces could use a complete overhaul, the top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature sets of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-XR520V make them worthy camcorder options. Both are overpriced, but since 14 hours of recording time is plenty--especially if supplemented with flash media--the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 90/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
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electricpig.co.uk
Review Summary: A Full HD camcorder with easy-to-use functionality and features to make you coo
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Sony HDR-XR520 is a rock-solid HDD video camera that improves on its predecessors in nearly every way. On the other hand, it's unlikely that many consumers will be able to afford it at its current price point.
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eisa-awards.org
Review Summary: With its new HDR-XR520V Sony has managed a big step forward, upgrading all the camera's components. This Full HD camcorder features a super-sensitive Exmor R CMOS sensor with 6 megapixel resolution and a new high-quality 'G Lens', with 12-times ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-XR520V
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Digital Zoom 150 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.88"
- Optical Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS
- Min Illumination 3 lux
- Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/800 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 6.631 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 4.15 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 6 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 12 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Face Detection Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 240 GB
- Media Type Flash card, Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4
- Focal Length 5.5 mm - 66 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.4
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.5 mm
- Max focal length 66 mm
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes Index search, Face index search
- Additional Features Built-in GPS, Face detection, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Smile Detection technology, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 124,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.2 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x Component video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Remote control, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Microphone
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Surround
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included A/V cable, Component video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-FH60 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 921,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 18 oz
Product Video
User Opinions
Buying Choices
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