Sony HDR-CX150 Full HD Handycam Camcorder

Model: HDR-CX150

Packed with features, the ultra-compact HDR-CX150 makes it easy to capture 1920 x 1080 full HD video and 3.0MP images. Equipped with an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance, this camcorder also features a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 25x optical zoom lens that brings you closer to the action. Record and store all your memories to 16GB1 of embedded Flash memory.

Preserve your memories in stunning 1920 x 1080 full HD. Additionally, this camcorder is capable of 1080/60p playback via HDMI®, so you can relive all the cherished moments on your compatible HDTV or monitor in brilliant detail and astonishing clarity.

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the newly developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor. Designed 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.

Now there's an easy way to transfer and store videos directly from your camcorder to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), without a computer. You can even use handy playback features of this camcorder to access the videos stored on your external drive and share your memories on a compatible HDTV or monitor.

Features

Image Capture Device:

• Imaging Device: 1/4" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
• Processor: BIONZ image processor
• Pixel Gross: 4200K
• Video Actual: 1350K Pixels (16:9) 1010K Pixels (4:3)
• Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Still Actual: 1180K Pixels (16:9) 1570K Pixels (4:3)
• Still Picture Resolution: 3 MP

Lens:

• Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
• 35mm Equivalent: 37 - 1075mm (16:9), 45 - 1325mm (4:3)
• Optical Zoom: 25x
• Digital Zoom: 300x
• Filter Diameter: 30mm
• Focal Distance: 2.5 - 62.5mm

Focus:

• Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

LCD:

• 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230 K) display

Aperture and Shutter:

• Aperture: F1.8-2.6
• Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes (Still Image)
• Shutter Speed: Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/30 - 1/250; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF) 1/60 - 1/250; Scene Selection, 1/2 - 1/500

Audio:

• Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 2ch
• Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone

White Balance

• White Balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push (via Touch panel)

Shooting Specifications:

• Face Detection: Yes - video and still
• Image Stabilization: SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active mode
• Low Light Capability: Yes (via iAuto)
• Smile Shutter technology: Yes
• Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
• Quick On: Power On by LCD
• x.v.Color: Yes
• Dual Record: 2.7 MP (16:9)
• Face Index: Yes
• Film Roll Index: Yes
• Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
• Hybrid: Yes
• Fader Effect(s): Black, White
• Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel)
• Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
• Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
• Slide Show Mode: Yes
• Direct Copy: Yes
• Intelligent Auto: Yes (Auto, Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Tripod)

Video

• Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
• Video Signal: HD: 1920 x 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards

Image Storage:

• 16GB Non-Removeable Flash Memory
• Removable Flash Media Compatibility: Memory Stick PRO Duo MARK2 Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media (sold separately)
• Recording and Playback Times: 16GB
• Flash: High Definition: FX = up to 85 min., FH = up to 115 min., HQ = up to 230 min., LP = up to 395 min. Standard
• Definition: HQ = up to 235 min.

Playback Specifications:

• 1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV Interfaces:Power:
  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI
  • USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
  • HDMI Connection Output(s): Yes (mini)
  • S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
• Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV50)
• Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
• Power Consumption (in Operation): 3.0W Physical Specifications:Additional Information:Included:
  • Color: Black
  • Supplied Software: PMB Ver.5.0 - Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3) (32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit), Windows 7 (not supported by Mac OS)
  • Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3 * / Windows Vista SP2 ** / Windows7
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200)
  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FV50)
  • Lithium Battery (CR2025)
  • Component A/V Cable
  • Application Software / USB Driver / CD-ROM
  • 1920 x 1080 Full HD Video
  • 16GB Internal Flash Memory
  • 2.7" Clear Photo LCD
  • 2" x 2 1/4" x 4 1/4"
  • Weight without battery: 7 oz.
  • Weight with battery: 9 oz.

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support	1 year warranty
Service & Support Details	Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labor - 90 days
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature	32 °F
Max Operating Temperature	104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
Brand	Sony
Part Number	HDR-CX150