Sony HDR-CX520V Handycam Camcorder

Model highlights: 1920 x 1080 HD video recording, 12.0 MP still image capture, 64GB embedded memory, Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology, 3.0" touch panel, 12X Optical/150X Digital Zoom, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization

1920 x 1080 high definition video recording
1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality. The high definition, AVCHD, video captured with the HDR-CX520V can be used with the provided Picture Motion Browser software for PC, but is also fully compatible with iMovie (sold separately) for Mac users.

1/2.88” "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor with ClearVid array
A 1/2.88” "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 12 megapixel still images. With 6 megapixel (effective) video resolution, the image sensor actually captures video at four times the density of high definition resolution resulting in a sharper and more detailed 1920 x 1080 HD picture. In addition, "Exmor R" technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity, while the advanced Sony BIONZ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise to help ensure that the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.

Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the newly developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the "Exmor R" 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. Approx. 2x increase in sensitivity compared to Sony's existing front-illuminated CMOS sensors at F2.0.