For PAL Video Systems

1920x1080p Full HD Video

30x Optical Zoom

Low-Light Exmor R CMOS Sensor

Takes 8.9 MP Stills

SteadyShot Image Stabilization

Bright 2.7" Touchscreen LCD

Copy To External Hard Drive Without PC

Built-In USB Cable Also Charges Battery

Weighing less than 8.0oz, the extremely lightweight PAL HDR-CX250E Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black) from Sony takes full HD video (1920x1080) using its low-light-friendly Exmor R CMOS sensor. The camera's intelligent auto shooting modes takes the guesswork out of shooting video by detecting ambient settings and adjusting the camera settings accordingly. Additionally, select from a host of scene modes including sports, portrait, low light, snow, beach, sunset, scenery, and night mode. Intelligent auto goes 1 step beyond traditional auto modes. Instead of choosing only 1 scene mode, the camera combines multiple scene modes for a total of 180 different combinations so you get the perfect recording every time.

The HDR-CX250E features still picture capture at 8.9 MP, even while recording video. Thanks to the camera's powerful image stabilization and fast frame rates, the single frames you isolate out can transform into high-quality blur-free images.

The camera is compatible with both MemoryStick and SD memory cards. Transferring the data to a computer is easy thanks to the built-in USB cable. There's no need to take the memory card out of the camera - just connect the USB cable to your computer and transfer your videos and images. Additionally, you can use the USB cable to transfer files directly to an external hard drive, perfect for backing up data on the road or making room for more shooting. While connected to the computer, the USB cable will also charge the camera's battery so you can focus on shooting, not where to charge the battery.

Full HD 1920x1080 50p Recording

Full HD recording at very high bit rate with 50p progressive shooting mode for highest image quality and smoothness. 1920x1080/50p mode records at a very high frame rate in progressive mode, capturing 50 Full HD frames every second for extra-clear results

Recording On Memory Card

Records on choice of removable Memory Stick or SD cards (Memory Stick Pro Duo or SD/SDHC)

G Lens With 30x Optical Zoom/55x Extended Zoom

Excellent optical performance: 29.8mm (video and photo) wide angle ideal for group shots, landscapes and more. Make sure nobody's left out of the picture at parties, birthdays and other special occasions. The high quality G Lens by Sony features enhanced wide angle performance, capturing a bigger image area without you having to stand back

Optical SteadyShot With Enhanced Active Mode

With 3-Way Shake-Cancelling for stable images, even while walking. Now offers enhanced stabilization at all zoom settings. Wobbly pictures are a common problem when you're shooting without a tripod. Optical SteadyShot Active Mode delivers 3-way camera shake correction at all zoom settings, even when you're walking along.

Super Sensitive 1/3.91-Type Exmor R CMOS Sensor

Highly efficient, large sensor captures detail-packed video and still images with reduced image noise, especially in low light. Many camcorders struggle in low light, producing grainy, fuzzy images. Super sensitive Exmor R CMOS Sensor reduces image noise for clearer images. In conjunction with the powerful BIONZ processor you'll get great results in dim interiors or at dusk.

BIONZ Processor

High-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance

Up To 8.9-Megapixel Still Photos

By Pixel Super Resolution Technology ensures extremely detailed, high quality still images

3.0" Clear Photo LCD

High quality touchscreen for clear, bright images with excellent contrast and wide viewing angle

Connect & Quick-Charge With Built-In USB Cable

USB cable stows neatly in camcorder's hand strap. Connect Handycam to your computer and transfer videos or recharge battery

Easy Interface With Event Browse

Intuitive playback solution groups your camcorder footage and still photos by events: allows easy searching to favorites

Highlight Playback

Automatically edits together movie highlights and still photos with music and transitions: burn the results to DVD or share online

Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) Mode

Recognizes up to 180 combinations of Face Detection, scene settings and handheld/tripod shooting: adjusts for best results

Tracking Focus

Select an object on the touchscreen and keep autofocus locked on moving subjects, even if they're not people (ideal for pets)

Quick AF

Autofocus locks onto subject at high speed for clear, sharply-focused images, even in low-light conditions

Auto Wind-Noise Reduction

Advanced processing reduces wind noise for clearer outdoor soundtracks; automatically adjusts processing to match wind strength

Closer Voice For Clearer Dialogue & Speech

Boosts microphone directionality and optimizes processing to reduce noise and background sounds when faces are detected

Face Detection & Smile Shutter

Capture clear, natural portraits: automatically shoot still photos of smiling faces during video recording

Direct Copy

Transfer video footage direct to an external hard disk drive without PC: playback with fun camcorder features

DVDirect Express Compatibility

PC-free burning to AVCHD or Standard Definition DVD discs with compatible Sony DVDirect Express writer

HDMI Output

Connect camcorder for viewing any HD Ready TV

Bravia Sync

Directly control camcorder playback functions via remote of connected Bravia television

Golf Shot

Automatically captures a high-speed burst of images to freeze fast-moving action at exactly the right moment

PlayMemories Home

Built-in software allows easy transfers to PC for editing, printing, disc burning, emailing and web uploads

Additional Features

Face Detection

Smile Shutter

Shutter Speeds from 1/8 to 1/10.000

White Balance: Auto, Onepush, Outdoor, Indoor

Scene Selection: Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (Photo Mode only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow

Backlight Compensation

Quick On

Optics

Sensor

1x 0.1811" CMOS Sensor 1

Lens

29.8 - 894 mm (16: 9) 36.5 - 1095 mm (4: 3) f/1.8 - 3.4 2

Zoom

Optical: 30x Digital: 350x 3

Filter Size

37 mm

Recording

System

PAL

Recording Media

Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD/SDHC

Recording Time

Memory Stick PRO Duo PS: ~4.5 min/GB FX: ~5 min/GB FH: ~5 min/GB HQ: ~7.5 min/GB LP: ~17.5 min/GB SDXC PS: ~4.5 min/GB FX: ~5 min/GB FH: ~5 min/GB HQ: ~7.5 min/GB LP: ~17.5 min/GB SD/SDHC PS: ~4.5 min/GB FX: ~5 min/GB FH: ~5 min/GB HQ: ~7.5 min/GB LP: ~17.5 min/GB

Video Format

High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps 1440 x 1080i / 50 fps Standard Definition MPEG2 720 x 576i / 50 fps 4

Still Image Resolution

JPEG: 8.9 Megapixel, 3984 x 2240 JPEG: 6.7 Megapixel, 2992 x 2240 5

Channels

2-Channel Stereo 6

Display

Display Type

LCD 7

Screen Size

3.0"

Touchscreen

Yes

Features

Image Stabilization

Optical 8

Lux

6 (1/50 shutter speed) 9

Built-in Mic

Yes 10

Built-in Speaker

Yes 11

Built-in Light/Flash

Light - No Flash - No

Accessory Shoe

Cold

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs

1x Microphone In

Outputs

1x HDMI A (Full Size) 1x USB 2.0 1x Composite Video (out) 1x S-Video Output 1x Proprietary Bravia Sync 1x Proprietary DVDirect Express

Microphone Input

Yes 12

Headphone Jack

No

General

Battery

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 6.8-8.4VDC, 1030mAh 13

Power Adapter

100-240VAC, 50/60HZ

Dimensions (WxHxD)

2.17 x 2.07 x 4.43" / 55 x 52.5 x 112.5 mm

Weight

7.05 oz / 200 g Without battery

This appliance is not designed for use in America. Only for countries that use 220 / 240 V electrical outlets