background image

HDR-CX500V

32GB Flash High Definition Camcorder

 

 

 

  

The HDR-CX500V employs an advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for excellent low light, 1920 x 1080 
high definition video and 12 megapixel still images all to 32GB of internal flash memory. In addition, 
a built-in GPS receiver Geo-tags your videos and photos.

 

 

 

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 produced captured with the HDR-

CX500V can be used with the provided 
Picture Motion Browser software for PC, 

but is also fully compatible with 
iMovie® (sold separately) for Mac 

users.

12 megapixel still image capture

12 megapixel still image capture lets 
you take stunning, high resolution 

digital photos

32GB Flash memory

The built-in 32GB embedded Flash 
Memory can record and store up to 24 

hours of high definition video footage 
(HD LP mode), or up to 42 hours of 

standard definition footage (SD LP 
mode).

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.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver

A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-
CX500V an ideal choice for travelers. 

The receiver gives you the ability to 
view your current location on the LCD 

map display, as well as "tag" your 
shooting locations. Tagged videos and 

still images can be reviewed and 
played back using the Map Index 

function on the camcorder or once 
downloaded to your PC using the 

supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 
software . Additionally, the receiver 
automatically adjusts your 

camcorder's clock to the proper time 
zone.

Face Detection technology for Video 
Footage and Digital Still Photos

Made possible by the BIONZ™  image 
processing engine, Face Detection 

technology recognizes up to 8 faces 
anywhere in the frame and by selecting 

the most prominent, automatically 
controls focus, exposure, and color to 

help capture smiling faces brightly and 
clearly. Face Detection technology also 

helps make skin tones look natural 

without affecting other colors in the 
image. On AVCHD models, the 

camcorder allocates encoding bits on 
detected face areas prior to encoding 

other parts of the picture, making them 
sharper and clearer. In still picture 
mode, Face Detection technology sets 
the flash level to optimize picture 
clarity.

Smile Shutter™  technology for still and 
dual capture

Smile Shutter™  technology lets the 

camcorder automatically take still 
photos when your subject smiles, even 
while shooting high definition video. 
You can also set the sensitivity and 
choose child, adult, or auto priority.

Optical SteadyShot™  image 
stabilization with Active Mode and 3-

Way Shake Canceling

Optical SteadyShot™  image 

stabilization with Active Mode 
represents the next step forward in 

Sony® image stabilization technology. 
Active Mode improves on existing 

Optical SteadyShot™  image 

stabilization by allowing the camera 
lens to shift over a greater range of 

motion. This allows the HDR-CX500V to 
compensate for greater degrees of 

camera shake and deliver a stunning 
level of image smoothness. Taking it a 

step further, 3-Way Shake-Canceling 
improves on the highly effective Vertical 

and Horizontal optical image 
stabilization by

adding electronic roll stability for even 
smoother video capture.

Professional-quality Sony® G Lens

Designed specifically to complement 

the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor with 
ClearVid™  array, the professional-

quality Sony® G Lens delivers superior 
optical performance. Extra-low 

Dispersion (ED) glass reduces 
chromatic aberration for more accurate 

color reproduction with less “fringing”, 

and precision ground optics offer 
stunning resolving power to bring you 

sharp, amazingly detailed images.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

3.0” wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus 
LCD™  display (230K pixels) 

Power On by opening LCD display
Highlight Playback
12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with 
Built-in Zoom Mic
Dual Record with 8.3MP still image 
capture
PC & Mac Compatibility
Assignable Dial:
Built-in Intelligent Flash:
x.v. Color™  technology for superior 
color:
HDMI™  connection: 
USB 2.0 interface:
BIONZ™  Image Processor: 
Film Roll Index:
Face Index function:
Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory 
Stick Duo™  media: 
Burn Direct to DVDirect® express DVD 
burner (sold separately)
One Touch Disc Burn:
Record and zoom controls on LCD 
frame:
BRAVIA® Sync™  technology: 
Auto Lens Cover:
Dynamic Range Optimizer:

Reviews: