Sony HDR-CX520VE reviews: Hard disk drive storage Full HD camcorder
This camcorder is a good all rounder.
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Most helpful reviewsPaul, Wawick Keen amateur
- Good points:
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Very easy to use
Image quality phenomenal
- Bad points:
- Battery Life very short
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Review date: 21 Apr 2010
David, Rugby Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- CLARITY OF PICTURE VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHS
- Bad points:
- Easy to stop recording unintentionaly by acidentaly touching record button
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Confirmed purchase: 20 Feb 2010
Martins, Milton Keynes Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- Active stadyshot, image quality, quick start-up time, good low light performance, face detection, good sound
- Bad points:
- Auto white balance not as quick as HDR-HC7, no viewfinder, wind noise, lack of manual controls, no 1080-50p, 24p
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Review date: 14 Apr 2010
Paul, Rochester Keen amateur
- Good points:
- Image quality is excellent and the size and weight make easy to carry or store.
- Bad points:
- The date and time of recording shown on screen should be removable.
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Confirmed purchase: 11 Mar 2010
Andrew, Northampton Just point and shoot
- Good points:
- Technically brilliant, does it everything it says to a high standard (quality, lightweight, ease of use, smoothness etc).
- Bad points:
- It's expensive.
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Confirmed purchase: 09 Jan 2010
Muki , Coventry Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- I have had many cameras. With out a doubt this is the best camcoder i have purchased. Its just like watching a blue ray movie. Even in dark areas ie in a room with low light conditions the noise level is so low. I mean crystal clear with no grains.
- Bad points:
- Could improve on still. Some times they are very bright.
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Confirmed purchase: 06 Jan 2010
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Product Features
| Resolution quality | Full HD |
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| 3D | No |
| Optical zoom ratio | 12 |
| Media format | Hard disk drive |
| Connections | USB |
| Type of memory card | Memory Stick Duo |
| Shape of camcorder | Horizontally held |
| Digital zoom ratio | 150 |
| Type of image stabiliser | Optical |
| Widescreen recording | Yes |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | 6.63 |
| Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes) | 64 |
| Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second) | 1/1000 |
| Weight (g) | 370 |
| Screen size (Inches) | 3 |
| Maximum aperture telephoto | 3.4 |
| Maximum aperture wide | 1.8 |
| Lowest focal length (Millimetres) | 52 |
| Highest focal length (Millimetres) | 624 |
| Type of chip | CMOS |
| Release date | 2009-08-25 |
Also known as: HDR-CX520VE, "Sony Handycam HDR-CX520VE, Handycam HDR-CX520, Sony HDR-CX520, HDR-CX520
Camcorders Buying GuideManufacturer's Description
Extremely high quality Full HD imaging and smart features
Up to 26hr Full HD on 64GB internal memory, 12x optical zoom, 5.1 channel surround sound
Very high quality low-light shooting
Less camera shake even when you’re walking
Tag your clips with GPS
Extraordinary Full HD images
Experience a new world of incredible imaging quality. Up to 26 hours Full HD recording on internal memory and optional Memory Stick™ – with no discs or tapes needed. Advanced Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and Sony G Lens capture amazing, detail-packed video and stills, even in low light.
Low light, no problem
Many camcorders struggle in low light, producing grainy, fuzzy images. Super sensitive Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor reduces image noise for clearer images. In conjunction with the powerful BIONZ processor you’ll get great results in low light, dim interiors or at dusk.
No more camera shake
Wobbly pictures caused by unsteady hands are a common problem when you’re shooting without a tripod. Optical SteadyShot Active Mode Image stabilization cuts the effects of camera shake for clear, steady results, even if you’re walking along while shooting.
Natural looking faces every time
Faces can look dark and underexposed in bright, backlit situations like a sun-drenched beach. And if you’re shooting indoors there’s a risk your subject’s skin tone can look unnaturally coloured. The camcorder fine-tunes focus, exposure and skin tone for more natural looking faces.
Better lens, better image
To achieve the best possible picture quality, a top-quality G Lens by Sony is combined with the sensitive Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor and powerful BIONZ processor. The result is detail-packed Full HD images that can be enjoyed on your HD TV.
Know where you are… And were you’ve been
GPS tracks your position as you travel. See the exact location of your clips and still images with maps on the LCD screen. Then review your journey when you’re back home with online Google Maps on your PC
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James, Barnsley (UK) Experienced amateur
Score 7.0/10No headphone socket.
No external mic socket.
Confirmed purchase: 28 Jan 2010