Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V
HQ Grade: B+
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
This camcorder is ranked
- 29th of 133 in Mainstream Camcorders
- 10th of 48 in Hard Disk
- 28th of 71 in High Definition
- 26th of 66 in Media Card
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Editors' Comments
The Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V is a high definition camcorder with a 240GB built-in hard disk drive for file storage. Record up to 96 hours of high definition video in HD LP mode; or record to removable Memory Stick Pro Duo. It captures videos at 1920x1080 and still photos at a full 12.1 megapixels. This camcorder features a 1/2.88-inch Exmor R CMOS... read more
Specifications
- 240GB built-in hard disk storage
- Hybrid recording to disk drive or Memory Stick Duo
- 1920x1080 high definition image capture
- Sony G-lens with ELD glass; 12x optical/ 150x digital zoom
- 12.1-megapixel still image capture
- Built-in Intelligent Flash
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Answered Questions for the HDR-XR520V
- Q: Has this camcorder got any compatibility problems when using Final Cot Express 4.0?
- A: Apple has a compatibility page which shows what cameras work best with OSX and Final Cut. I'd google it or... read more
- Q: Is this the best low light HD camcorder (read "The sensor is back-illuminated for performance even in low light conditions")?
- A: Well, it certainly has the advantage of the HV30 coming before it. And the results I've read about is that... read more
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Open Questions for the HDR-XR520V
- Q: How good is the still photo quality of the HDR-XR520V?
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Has this model "Simultaneous dual record mode (movie and photos) and slow motion video (240 fps) with audio recording" same as SR-12?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony HDR-XR520V
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3 Store Reviews |
Dealopro
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1.146,96 € |
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6 Store Reviews |
CITIZOO
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816,71 € |
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4586 Store Reviews |
PIXmania.com
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1.069,00 € |
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29 Store Reviews |
Amazon.fr
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1.089,90 € |
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1 Store Reviews |
Internity
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1.269,60 € |
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1 Store Reviews |
Dell
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1.297,27 € |
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9 Store Reviews |
Darty.com
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1.119,00 € |
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5 Store Reviews |
Toutpourlamicro.com
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1.249,90 € |
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20793 Store Reviews |
Ace Digital Club
via Amazon.com |
$1,149.31 |
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256 Store Reviews |
AllAbout Electronics
via Amazon.com |
$1,163.01 |
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