No.1 image sensor manufacturer for digital cameras and video recorders.
Based on Sony research - April 2012 to March 2013 (50% market share)
13x* More Stable Even In Challenging Situations
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ gives you 13x* more image stability compared to conventional image stabilisation. With advanced technology, it produces impressive crisp and clear footage even when filming at maximum zoom.
Comparison with camera shake compensation when using the same model to shoot in the standard mode. Optical SteadyShot results may vary depending on shooting conditions.
Share Your Movies Anywhere
Simply connect your Handycam® to your smartphone, tablet or PC and share your movies anytime, anywhere with the 25lm Built-in Projector. With a light output of 25 lumens, HDR-PJ540 projects clear images up to 100" maximum screen size.
There's Always Enough Room For Everyone
Expand your shooting possibilities with class-leading 26.8mm wide angle lens in video mode.
You can now have everyone in frame at your next big gathering.
Your Perfect Memories Amplified
Take advantage of the powerful optical zoom on this Handycam® that comes with a Clear Image Zoom that brings you up to 60X closer to the action as you would like to be and delivers images as clear and crisp as you remember them.
One-touch Connection
With Wi-Fi and NFC support, enjoy One-touch connection to your android device at your fingertips.
High-Performance 5.1ch Surround Sound Microphone
Enjoy vivid and dynamic surround sound with this feature that captures sound from all directions. You can monitor the sound levels for each channel from the level meters displayed on the LCD panel and enjoy a powerful 5.1ch surround sound experience during playback.
BIONZ X Image Processor
The new high speed BIONZ X image processing reproduces textures and details as seen by the naked eye, via high-speed processing capabilities. Hence delivering more vivid and lifelike image quality in high resolution.
Premium Closer Voice
Premium Closer Voice records voice clearly and more naturally by balancing the voice volumes of a subject and videographer and by reducing audio noise.
Dual Video Recording
This convenient function allows simultaneous recording of AVCHD movies in Full HD format ideal for preserving precious memories, and MP4 format for easy transfer to smartphones and sharing with friends. Dual video recording is also available for the combination of XAVC S* and MP4. Simply touch your mobile device to your Handycam via NFC/Wi-Fi function and instantly transfer MP4 movies to your mobile device, allowing instant uploading to websites.
XAVC S format is available for FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900. FDR-AX100 can record 4K movies with XAVC S format.
My Voice Cancelling
This convenient new feature significantly reduces the intensity of your voice as you shoot, while maintaining the volume of your subjects voice and other sounds in your surroundings. It accomplishes this feat by detecting where sounds originate and suppressing sound coming from behind the camcorder in the typical frequency range of the human voice. Even when you become excited while capturing sporting events or your children, your loud cheers will be reduced to a whisper.
Motion Shot Video
Motion Shot Video is convenient for analysing sports motions, as well as for creating dramatic effects. The feature intelligently captures the moving subject in a sequence of images that are played in sequence and superimposed to show the trajectory of motion. During playback, the user can adjust the interval between images as desired, as well as capture still images while pausing.
CinemaTone Gamma And CinemaTone Colour
Give your videos a cinematic look and feel with CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color. You'll no longer need tedious editing software, simply switch on this mode and mimic the film look to your videos.
Dual-Compatibility Memory Card Slot
Shoot and store more on your Handycam with a memory card slot that's compatible with both Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD cards.
3.0" LCD (460K) Touch Panel
The 3.0" Touch Panel LCD (460K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images,while enabling you to change settings with your fingertips.
Accessorise Your Handycam
Make your photo adventures more enjoyable with an array of accessories - from tripods, microphone, flash, cases, and more.
Specifications
| HD Video Codec |
AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264 |
| STD Video Codec |
MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Video Mode |
HD:1920x1080/50p(PS),25p(FX,FH),50i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/50i(HQ,LP); MP4: 1280x720 25p |
| Internal Media |
Flash Memory 32GB |
| Media Storage Type |
Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2); Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher) |
| Image Sensor |
1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| Image Processor |
BIONZ X image processor |
| Lens / Filter Diameter |
G Lens/46mm |
| Optical / Digital Zoom |
Optical Zoom: 30x, Digital Zoom: 350x, Clear Image Zoom: 60x |
| Audio Format |
Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator; Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator ; MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch |
| Zoom Mic |
Built-in Zoom Microphone |
| Maximum Still Image Resolution (Photo Mode) |
9.2megapixels 16:9(4032x2272) |
| Image Stabilisation |
Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) |
| LCD Screen Size & Type |
7.5cm(3.0 type) Clear Photo LCD display (460K) Wide(16:9) |
| Smile Shutter |
Off/Dual Capture/Always On |
| Intelligent Auto |
Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction |
| Backlight Compensation |
Yes(Auto) |
| HDMI Terminal |
Yes (HDMI micro) |
| Active Interface Shoe |
Yes(Multi Interface Shoe) |
| Projector input |
Yes (HDMI micro) |
| NFC |
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) |
| External Mic. Input |
Stereo Minijack |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx.61.5mm x 66.5mm x 121.0mm(Approx.61.5mm x 66.5mm x 130.5mm(including supplied battery) |
| Mass (w/o Tape, Battery, etc.) |
Approx.325g |
| Rechargeable Battery Pack |
Yes (NP-FV50) |
