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HDR-XR520

2009 HD camcorder with 12x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

HDDBSI-CMOS12x3.2" screen

Overview

The HDR-XR520 is a 2009 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to hdd. It pairs a 1/2.88" 6.6MP BSI-CMOS (4:3) sensor with a 12x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom12xBuyers guide
35mm equivalent43mmBuyers guide
Focal length5.5-66mmBuyers guide
Lens thread37mmBuyers guide
SteadyShotOpticalBuyers guide
LightFlash + NightshotBuyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/2.88" 6.6MP BSI-CMOS (4:3)Buyers guide
LCD3.2" 16:9 921k pixel touchBuyers guide
ViewfinderYesBuyers guide

Audio

AudioDolby 5.1 + mic jack + headphone jackBuyers guide
Accessory shoeAISBuyers guide

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory240GBBuyers guide

Market

Video standardNTSC (assumed, not stated in the source)Unchecked

Features

Dolby 5.1, Flash, Headphone jack, Microphone input, NightShot, Accessory shoe, Touchscreen, Viewfinder.

The 2009 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-XR520 sits 2 of 22.

Sources

  1. Rows marked Buyers guide: Sony Handycam complete buyers guide, a community spreadsheet. A manual or maker source replaces it wherever we have one.

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