12 Mp Digital Camera With Full 1080p Hd Video

The HDR-CX520V employs an advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for excellent low light, 1920 x 1080 high definition video and 12 megapixel still images all to 64GB of internal flash memory. In addition, a built-in GPS receiver Geo-tags your videos and photos.

Amazon Sales Rank: #9374 in Camera & Photo Color: Black Brand: Sony Model: HDR-CX520V Dimensions: 2.50" h x 2.62" w x 5.37" l, 1.00 pounds 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording 12 megapixel still image capture 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video Optical SteadyShot(TM) image stabilization w/ Active Mode 1080/60p playback via HDMI(TM) and compatible HDTV

Most helpful customer reviews 23 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Well worth it! By A. Lattke I've owned this camera for a month now. Absolutely love it. Pros: * Excellent HD film under low-light conditions * Turns on instantly * Has night-vision * Easy to operate * Takes high res pics as you film * Smile detection technology automatically takes a pic when all people in frame are smiling * Small, nice fit, weighs next to nothing Cons: * The LCD is touch-sensitive and used for the menu to operate camera. (Not really a con unless it wears out from getting pressed on, but so far so good) * Doesn't include HD cable to connect to TV, or separate charger 15 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Great camcorder By Khanh C. Nguyen Well, this is my first camcorder so I cannot say that I am much experienced with camcorder. However, I am very satisfied with this camcorder. There are several points that I want to write down. First off with the pro: 1. Being a photography type of guy, I am very picky with picture white balance, especially indoor pictures. The pictures should show as close to the real envirenment as possible. The pictures should not be too yellow or oversaturated with color from the incandescent lights that are installed in my house. White balance problem is one of the issue that I have to deal with alot of times when taking pictures indoor. I am happy to say that the white balance from this camcorder exceeds my expectation. I don't have to adjust the video color balance because the camcorder captures the color as is. Very nice. 2. Another thing that I am very excited about is the focus. I really wish my SLR camera can do this, but I don't think Nikon can do it. I have two kids, and taking pictures of their faces in focus is the most important thing. I can have each of them at each side of the frame and the camcorder can recognize their faces (with red square indicated around their faces) and focus accordingly. I wish I can do this with my SLR camera, but all the focus sensors are located near the center and only a few of them are cross type (more sensitive sensor that can help the lense focus faster). The most expensive professional lenses don't help. This camcorder can focus very well. I am extremely impressed. 3. Ease of use. What can I say. I took the camcorder out the box and just used it. No need for the manual. It's easy to get around the menu system. Although there are some little menu-browsing issues that should have been corrected in firmware update. Overall, the camcorder doesn't have too many unneccesary features that I don't need, just the features that I think are important to take videos without having to think. I like the "My menu" feature. I can customize it to include only the stuffs that I need when shooting videos. I can access "My menu" easily while filming too. This is great. 4. Touch screen. Being a photography guy, I can only say that I like to use the tilt screen to see what I am shooting instead of through the optical view finder. Being a person that likes to try new thing, I think filming using the LCD screen is great. Try raise the camcorder above your head as high as possible and shoot downward. Can you do that with the typical SLR camera? I think not. I can see everything on the screen and control my shooting using the same touch screen as well. Awesome. 5. Low light performance is great with this camcorder. You should see it to believe. It's better than anything I have tried. Sorry, this is my first camcorder. :-) 6. Oh my shaking hand goodness. This camcorder can really dampen my shaking hands. What can I say. I love it. I wish my wide angle and normal zoom lenses can do this. Make me wonder how the Sony in-camera stabilization work on their SLR cameras. I am interest. 7. Other good things: 64GB is pretty plenty; Very fast download to my computer too; It's light and small. My camera is about 5-10 times as heavy. :-( ; Full HD is good(1920X1280 @ 60 interlaced