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Full HD Camcorder

Model number: HDR-CX190/B
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording, 5.3MP still images, 25x optical / 30x extended zoom, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, SteadyShot™ image stabilization

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HD memory magic.

Get exquisite 1920x1080 Full HD video or snap fun 5.3MP pictures to capture memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Get closer to the action with stabilized 25x optical / 30x extended digital zoom lens and take advantage of the back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor for amazing results even in low light conditions.

  • Defined High Def

    Not all high definition is created equal. Get it in decidedly gorgeous, truly Full 1920x1080 HD for exceptional high definition quality.

  • Better Shots in Low Light

    Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with a back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Engineered specifically for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS sensor is designed to let you shoot video in lower lighting conditions with better results.

  • Bye Bye Blur

    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. Innovative 3-way shake-canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.

  • 30x Extended Zoom

    Extended digital zoom works in conjunction with 25x optical zoom to get you 30x closer to the action, maintaining HD image quality as you pan in for exciting close-ups.

  • A Brilliant Touch

    Vibrant 2.7" Clear Photo LCD™ touch screen makes framing up and reviewing footage a breeze. Sharp, vivid images make subjects pop off the screen — even outdoors — while enabling you to switch up menu settings on the fly ensuring the best shoot possible.

  • Built-in USB Cable

    Connect to your computer to start charging and transferring files with no need to keep track of a bunch of annoying cables. There when you need it, tucked conveniently away in the hand strap when you don't, a built-in USB cable presents a clever solution to staying connected on the go. And charging via USB is now faster than ever. Every 2 minutes of charge time equals 1 minute of recording time.

The easy-to-use HDR-CX190 Handycam® camcorder records stunning 1920 x 1080 Full HD video and 5.3MP pictures. It's stabilized 25x/30x extended digital zoom lens gets you closer to the action while a back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor allows you to capture stunning imagery in low light conditions. Intelligent Auto mode analyzes your shot and then automatically selects the appropriate settings from nine distinct scene modes.

1920x1080p Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture

The Sony® HDR-CX190 offers 1920 x 1080p high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. With Dual Capture you can also take 5.3MP still images while shooting HD movie.

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.

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.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

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

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.

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.

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.

2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K)

The 2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ 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.

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.

Product Specifications

Basic Specifications

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. 7.5oz (NP-FV30 (supplied battery)); Approx. 7.9oz (NP-FV50); Approx. 9.4oz (NP-FV70); Approx. 12.9oz (NP-FV100)

Recording

  • Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ™; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 5.3 megapixels
  • Still Image Size 16:9 : Movie mode:5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072x1728); Photo mode: 5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072x1728)
  • Still Image Size 4:3 : Movie mode: 4.0 megapixels 4:3 (2304x1728); Photo mode: 4.0 megapixels 4:3 (2304x1728)
  • Video Format : HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS
  • Video Mode : HD FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx. 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps
  • Video Resolution : HD:1920x1080/,60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD:720x480/60i
  • Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx.1310K pixels(16:9), Approx.980K pixels(4:3)
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
  • Photo Capture from Movie : 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels pixels 16:9 (640x360)
  • Dual Record : 5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072 x 1728); 1.3 megapixels 16:9 (1536 x 864)
  • Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
  • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
  • Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)
  • Still Image File Format : DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
  • Wind Position : Yes(Off/On)

Focus Control

  • Focus System : Contrast AF
  • AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Menu)
  • Focus Area : Full range Focus

Convenience Features

  • Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
  • Fader Effect(s) : White / Black
  • Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
  • Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
  • 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)
  • Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available)
  • Multiple Language Display : English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
  • One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu)
  • View & Index : Event

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. 5.9oz (168g)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Camera

  • Camera Type : Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
  • Lens Stabilization : SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active Mode (wide to tele)
  • Aperture : F1.8-3.2
  • Optical Zoom : 25x
  • Digital Zoom : 300x
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Movie Mode: 36mm - 1080mm (16:9),44mm-1320mm (4:3): Photo Mode: 36mm - 900mm (16:9), 44mm-1100mm (4:3)
  • Minimum Focus Distance : Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 39cm (Tele Macro)
  • Extended Zoom : 30x
  • Focal Distance : f = 2.5mm - 62.5mm; f =1/8inch - 2 1/2inch
  • Steady Shot Mode:Active : 43.2mm - 1080mm

Exposure System

  • Metering Modes : Multi-segment
  • Exposure Settings : Auto
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
  • D-Range Optimizer : Yes
  • Noise Reduction : Yes
  • White Balance Mode : Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
  • Minimum Illumination : Standard: 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
  • Auto Iris Control : F1.8 - F10
  • Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
  • Gain Control : Auto
  • LOW LUX Mode : Yes

Advanced Features

  • 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

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : HD: 2.1W; STD: 1.9W
  • Power Requirements : 6.8V/7.2 (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV30)
  • Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation) : HD:3.0W; STD:2.8W

Marketing

  • B2B Marketing Information : The easy-to-use HDR-CX190 ultra-lightweight Handycam® camcorder records stunning 1920x1080p Full HD video and 5.3MP pictures. It’s stabilized 25X/30X Extended digital zoom lens gets you closer to the action. And a back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor allows you to capture stunning imagery in low light conditions.

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/5.8" (3.1mm) Back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor
  • Processor : BIONZ™ Image processor
  • Pixel Gross : Approx.1500K pixels
  • Effective Picture Resolution : Approx.1310K pixels(16:9)
  • Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 2.7" Clear Photo LCD(TM) display (230K) Wide(16:9)
  • Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
  • Brightness Control : Yes (Menu)
  • Coverage : 1
  • Grid Display : Guide Frame

Drive System

  • Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
  • Self-timer : 10sec.(Still Image)
  • 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

Interface

  • Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible
  • SD Output : Composite Video Out(A/V connecting cable(supplied)
  • HD Output : HDMI Out (mini) (sold separately)
  • USB Port(s) : TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
  • BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
  • PhotoTV HD : Yes
  • Remote Jack : Integrated into A/V Remote terminal
  • A/V Remote Terminal : Video / Audio / Remote
  • DC IN : Yes
  • HDMI Terminal : Yes (mini)

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.

In the Box

  • Power Cord (1)
  • operating guide (1)
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
  • A/V Connecting Cable (1)
  • AC adaptor (1)
  • USB Connection Support Cable (1)

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HDR-CX190/B 3.5 5 6 6
Don't get I got this camera for to record videos for my company. I use it for recording the screen of my iPhone and iPad. The quality of the video is really horrible. The camera picks out every pixel in the screen of my iPhone and makes the video very blurry. For the videos that aren't the screen of my device is still very blurry. When I upload my videos to YouTube the max quality is 480p (one level below HD). The only way to get the quality over 480p is to send it through iMovie, but the quality is no better. January 3, 2013
Excellent Camcorder The camcorder records with very high quality. The camera is easy to use. My only concern was with the battery life, but extra batteries are fairly inexpensive. I would have no problem suggesting this device to friends and family. July 3, 2012
Sony Handycam HDR-CX190 Hi, I have bought a new Sony Handycam HDR-CX190 for taking short films. with the review in online. But the HD video quality is very poor. sorry i think Sony Handycam will give nice video quality than others brands. But when it come to me is very bad. Not only me all our friend were also disappointed. i have shooted video with Samsung s2 it's giving better quality than HDR-CX190. July 2, 2012
Sony CX 190 My previous SONY camcorder was easy to use, had a touch screen, and didn't need special software to download and edit video. SONY Play Memories software is hard to install and use, not very user friendly. Value for price is not there. June 5, 2012
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1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions

4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.

7. Map service provided by Google and subject to change without notice.

9. For PC: Requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows 7. For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7)

13. Requires via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes).

© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographic and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, Steady Shot, and Clear Photo LCD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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