HDR-CX260 Full HD 16GB Flash Memory Camcorder - Brown

Sony's HDR-CX260 flash memory camcorder features 1920x1080 full HD 60p recording, a 3.0” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus display, a built-in USB cable for easy file transfer, a 55x extended zoom to get even closer to your shot, and much more!

Specifications

 

Weights and Measurements

 

• Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx.2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 7/8inch (Approx.52.5mm x 55mm x 122.5mm))

 

• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 8.99oz (NP-FV50 (supplied battery)); Approx. 10.58oz (NP-FV70); Approx. 14.10oz (NP-FV100)

 

 

 

Camera

 

• Camera Type : Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

 

 

 

Optics/Lens

 

• Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Movie Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm-1095mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm-1095mm (4:3)

 

• Aperture : F1.8-3.4

 

• Digital Zoom : 350x

 

• Extended Zoom : 55x

 

• Focal Distance : f = 2.1mm - 63.0mm; f =3/32inch - 2 1/2inch

 

• Lens Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)

 

• Lens Type : G Lens

 

• Minimum Focus Distance : Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 44cm (Tele Macro)

 

• Optical Zoom : 30x

 

• Steady Shot Mode:Active : 33.1-1820mm

 

 

 

Exposure System

 

• Auto Iris Control : F1.8 - F10

 

• Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)

 

• D-Range Optimizer : Yes

 

• Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)

 

• Gain Control : Auto

 

• LOW LUX Mode : Yes

 

• Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot

 

• Minimum Illumination : Standard: 6 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)

 

• Noise Reduction : Yes

 

• Scene Mode(s) : Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow

 

• White Balance Mode : Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor

 

 

 

Advanced Features

 

• Tracking Focus : Yes

 

• Embedded GPS : Yes (Current Position Display (Your Location))

 

• Face Detection : Yes

 

• Golf Shot : Yes

 

• Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)

 

• Intelligent Auto : Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction

 

• Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority

 

• Smile Shutter technology : Dual Capture / Always On / Off

 

• Smooth Slow Rec : Yes

 

• x.v.Color : Yes

 

 

 

Power

 

• Power Consumption (in Operation) : HD: 2.6W; STD: 2.4W

 

• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV50)

 

• Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation) : HD: 3.0W; STD: 2.8W

 

• Power Requirements : 6.8V/7.2 (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

 

• Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation) : HD:3.0W; STD:2.8W

 

 

 

Imaging Sensor

 

• Color Filter System : ClearVid array

 

• Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 2230K pixels (16:9)

 

• Imaging Sensor : 1/3.91" (4.6mm) Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

 

• Pixel Gross : Approx. 5430K pixels

 

• Processor : BIONZ Image processor

 

 

 

LCD Display

 

• Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.

 

• Brightness Control : Yes (Menu)

 

• Coverage : 1

 

• Grid Display : Guide Frame

 

• LCD Type : 3.0" Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide(16:9)

 

• Touch Panel : Yes

 

 

 

Drive System

 

• Shutter Speeds : Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image/ Golf Shot); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000 (Standard); Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/10000; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/10000

 

• Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer

 

• Self-timer : 10sec.(Still Image/Golf Shot)

 

 

 

Interface

 

• SD Output : Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)

 

• Remote Jack : Integrated into A/V Remote terminal

 

• A/V Remote Terminal : Video / Audio / Remote

 

• BRAVIA Sync : Yes

 

• DC IN : Yes

 

• HD Output : HDMI Out (mini) (supplied)

 

• HDMI Terminal : Yes (mini)

 

• Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible

 

• Microphone Input : Stereo Minijack

 

• PhotoTV HD : Yes

 

• USB Port(s) : TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)

 

 

 

Software

 

• Supplied Software : PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download); PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download)

 

• Operating System Compatibility : Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 ** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

 

 

 

Recording

 

• Still Image Size 4:3 : Movie mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240)

 

• Video Mode : HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps / FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx. 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps

 

• Audio Format : Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, DolbyDigital Stereo Creator

 

• Dual Record : 8.9 megapixels 16:9(3984x2240); 4.5 megapixels 16:9(2816x1584); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

 

• Internal Media : Flash Memory 16GB

 

• Media Type : Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo  (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)

 

• Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)

 

• Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker

 

• Photo Capture from Movie : 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels pixels 16:9 (640x360)

 

• Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : HD PS: Approx. 1h0m (Approx. 1h0m); HD FX: Approx. 1h15m (Approx. 1h15m); HD FH: Approx. 1h40m (Approx. 1h40m); HD HQ: Approx. 3h0m (Approx. 2h15m); HD LP: Approx. 5h15m (Approx. 4h20m); STD HQ: Approx. 3h10m (Approx. 2h55m)

 

• Still Image File Format : DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

 

• Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 8.9 megapixels

 

• Still Image Mode : JPEG

 

• Still Image Size 16:9 : Movie mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240)

 

• Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx.2,230K pixels(16:9), Approx.1,670K pixels(4:3)

 

• Video Format : HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible (1080/60p:original format); STD: MPEG2-PS

 

• Video Resolution : HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD: 720x480/60i

 

• Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

 

• Wind Noise Reduction : Yes (Off /On)

 

 

 

Focus Control

 

• AF Illuminator : Yes

 

• AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

 

• Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus

 

• Focus Features : Tracking Focus

 

• Focus System : Contrast AF

 

 

 

Convenience Features

 

• Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available)

 

• Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates)

 

• Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes

 

• Fader Effect(s) : White / Black

 

• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto

 

• Media/Battery Indicator : Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)

 

• Multiple Language Display : English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish

 

• One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu)

 

• Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)

 

• Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On / Off)

 

• S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)

 

• Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show

 

• Video Playback Options : Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)

 

• View & Index : Event / MAP

 

 

 

Weights and Measurements

 

• Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx.2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 7/8inch (Approx.52.5mm x 55mm x 122.5mm)

 

• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 7.23oz (205g)

• Sony HDR-CX260 - Full HD 16GB Flash Memory Camcorder
  - Brown


• Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50)


• A/V Connecting Cable


• Operating Guide


• AC Adaptor (AC-L200)


• HDMI(mini) Cable


• Power Cord


• USB Connection Support Cable


• Manufacturer's Warranty