Sony Handycam Video Camera | Full HD Memory Card Camcorder | HDR-CX200/B

Full HD Memory Card Camcorder

Model number: HDR-CX200/B

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Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording, 5.3MP still images, Exmor® R CMOS sensor, 30x extended zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, 2.7" touch screen

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Treasure hunter.

Seeking pure entertainment gold? Preserve priceless memories in 1920x1080p Full HD or snap great 5.3MP images – even in low light – and you'll have something you can cherish forever. Stabilized, 25x optical / 30x extended digital zoom lens gets you closer to the action while the vibrant 2.7" Clear Photo LCD^™ touch screen makes composing your next masterpiece as easy as it is rewarding.

Defined High Def

Not all high definition is created equal. Get it in decidedly gorgeous, truly Full 1920x1080/60i 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 an extreme close-up.
Legendary Lens

Step it up with a professional-quality Carl Zeiss^® Vario-Tessar^® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, while SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce annoying blur caused by camera shake.
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.

All screen images simulated.

Capture 1920x1080p Full HD video and sharp, 5.3MP images, with the compact HDR-CX200 Handycam® camcorder. Customize the amount of memory you have using the dedicated slot to insert a compatible SD card or Memory Stick® for added space¹. Get closer to your subject with the 25x optical / 30x extended digital zoom lens while advanced Face Detection automatically reduces background noise and improves the clarity of recorded voices. 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 specialized sensor maximizes the amount of light gathering area per pixel for superb results in lower lighting conditions. View everything in brilliant clarity on the 2.7" Clear Photo LCD™ touch screen and compose shots easier than ever – even outdoors – using the touch screen to make adjustments to settings on the fly.

1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture

The Sony^® HDR-CX200 offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Product Specifications

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(Touch Panel)
Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus
Focus Features : Tracking Focus

Convenience Features

Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)
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. 6.2oz (175g)

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 / Spot
Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
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

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

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

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
Touch Panel : Yes

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) (supplied)
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)
USB Connection Support Cable (1)

Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
A/V Connecting Cable (1)
operating guide (1)

AC adaptor (1)
HDMI(mini) Cable (1)

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HDR-CX200/B 5 5 1 1

I love this!!!! I love this video camra!! I was buying a 3D one for Soulfest I find out I can't buy it in time! So I buy this! I love this!! It take very good video!!! August 8, 2012

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

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.