Sony HDR-XR200V

Description: The Sony HDR-XR200V is a hard disk drive and flash card-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is expensive at around $935.It bundles Sony picture motion browser software.

Pros: Has optical (steady shot) stabilization, which is more favorable than some similarly priced camcorders.(While many camcorders have electronic image stabilization, optical stabilization generally produces superior results.)Supports manual focus, which helps intermediate users to shoot in hard-to-focus situations.This product weighs just 13.8 ounces without battery and media, which is relatively light.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A home-movie camcorder, suited for family use.This camera's built-in light will facilitate shooting in dim environments.

Value: Overall, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: HDR-XR200V

• General

• Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
• Digital Zoom 180 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
• Optical Sensor Type Exmor CMOS
• Min Illumination 5 lux
• Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
• Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot)
• Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.36 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.49 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1.99 megapixels
• Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 4 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Face Detection Yes
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 120 GB
• Media Type Flash card, Hard disk drive

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 3.1 mm - 46.5 mm - F/1.8-2.6
• Focal Length 3.1 mm - 46.5 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.6
• Optical Zoom 15 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 3.1 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Max focal length 46.5 mm
• Features Built-in lens shield
• Filter Size 30 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Search Modes Index search, Face index search
• Built-in Light Yes
• Additional Features Built-in GPS, Face detection, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Smile Detection technology, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Features Zoom

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Surround

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included A/V cable, Component video cable, USB cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
• Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-FH60 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 211,000 pixels

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.8 in
• Depth 5.2 in
• Height 2.7 in
• Weight 13.8 oz

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790