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The Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V is an HD camcorder residing in the Sony Handycam product line. The HDR-CX520V is not yet released, but can be preordered from Sony. The HDR-CX520V can record in up to 1080i AVCHD, or take 12 megapixel still images; with its 64GB of internal flash storage, it can save 3 hours and 40 minutes of video footage at that quality. In addition to the 64GB storage, the HDR-CX520V has a memory stick slot that can add up to 16GB additional storage. The user can copy footage from the memory stick to the camera and vice versa without a PC. The HDR-CX520V has an Exmor-R sensor for filming in lowlight conditions, and a digital image stabilizer to eliminate shakiness. It also has a face detection, to automatically focus on faces in both video and still mode, and Smile Shutter feature that automatically takes a picture when the subject is smiling, even while in video mode. It's brother, the Handycam HDR-CX500V, offers only 32GB storage, but all of the same features, for $200 less.
MSRP $1,300.00
Release date August, 2009
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Features
- 1920x1280 resolution (1080i AVCHD)
- 5.1 Surround Sound mic
- 64GB Internal Storage + Memory Stick slot
- 3" touch screen for control and viewing
- HDMI output
- Face detection
- SmileShutter
- Geotagging
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V
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UPC: 027242777590
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MPN: HDR-CX520V
Competitors
MSRP $1,499.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- dual storage options - large 64GB of internal flash memory, SDHC card slot for expandable / removable flash
- ability to record in 24 or 30p
- 10x optical zoom
Cons
- no viewfinder
- poor low light performance
- high noise levels
Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V
vs.
Canon VIXIA HF S11
MSRP $1,399.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- large 120GB of internal storage
- 5 microphones for full 5.1 surround sound
- capable of recording to capacious, easy to find and inexpensive SD/SDHC cards
Cons
- limited LCD screen resolution (230,400 pixels)
- HDD storage uses more power and is more prone to damage than a solid state flash drive
- somewhat expensive for the average consumer
Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V
vs.
Panasonic HDC-HS300
MSRP $1,299.95
Released April, 2009
The Panasonic HDC-TM300 is a high-definition camcorder recommended for new or intermediate users who desire an easy-to-use camcorder that can still produce top-notch, vivid video worthy of sharing with friends and family. The fourth of six Panasonic HDC-HS models, the Panasonic HDC-TM300 is an upgrade from the Panasonic HDC-TM20 in that it features 32GB...
Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V
vs.
Panasonic HDC-TM300
MSRP $1,299.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- records in full 1080p
- 32gb of built in storage (2 hours, 30 minutes at full quality)
- solid state memory uses less power and is less prone to physical damage than spinning disk drive
Cons
- no eye-level viewfinder
- lens cover rattles when closed
- expensive
Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V
vs.
Canon VIXIA HF S10
Reviews
August 3, 2009
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Pros
- shoots in high quality high definition
- 64GB of internal SSD storage - lighter, less power hungry and less prone to physical damage than physical drives
- takes 12MP still images
- outputs 60fps
- HDMI output
- large 3" touchscreen display
- sleek and slim design
- built-in GPS for geotagging videos
- optical and digital image stabilization
Cons
- not full 1080p, interlaced video - known to cause interlacing artifacts
- expensive for the majority of consumers
- uses less capacious, more expensive and more difficult to find external memory (proprietary Sony memory stick)
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HDR, CX, 520, V, HDRCX, CX520, 520V, HDRCX520, CX520V, HDRCX520V
