CX250E Full HD Flash Memory camcorder
Easy to use Full HD camcorder with high quality imaging and powerful zoom
30x optical zoom/29.8mm wide angle 8.9MP photo 7.5cm/3 LCD iAUTO
High quality low-light shooting with Exmor R™
Powerful zoom gets you closer to the action
Wide angle lens gets more into the picture
Feature-packed Full HD shooting made simple
Record sparkling Full HD video on optional memory card. Light and easy to carry it's packed with smart easy to use features for shooting sharing and enjoying crisp HD video and still photos.
Best Full HD pictures
Move up to the smoothest most detailed video images you've ever seen from a camcorder. 1920x1080/50p mode records at a very high frame rate in progressive mode capturing 50 Full HD frames every second for extra-clear results.
Walk. Zoom. Steady: Even more stable pictures
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.
Low light no problem
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.
Pack more into every scene
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.
Sharing made simple
Don't keep all those great memories stuck inside your camcorder. A built-in USB arm simplifies PC hook-ups without hunting for cables. PMB Portable software inside Handycam launches automatically for quick fuss-free web uploads.
Full HD 1920x1080 50p recording - Full HD recording at very high bit rate with 50p progressive shooting mode for highest image quality and smoothness
25p progressive recording mode - Shoots Full HD images at 25 frames per second to achieve cinematic feel with your video footage
Recording on optional 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
Optical SteadyShot with enhanced Active Mode - With 3-Way Shake-Cancelling for stable images even while walking. Now offers enhanced stabilisation at all zoom settings
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
BIONZ processor - High-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance
Up to 8.9 Megapixel still photo - By Pixel Super Resolution Technology ensures extremely detailed high quality still images images
7.5cm/3 Clear Photo LCD - High quality touchscreen for clear bright images with excellent contrast and wide viewing angle
Connect and 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
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Colour of product | Black |
| Type | Barrel |
| Megapixel | 8.9 |
| Optical zoom | 30 x |
| Digital zoom | 350 x |
| Built-in microphone | Yes (Built-in Zoom Microphone) |
| Microphone line-in jack | Yes Stereo Minijack |
| Compatible memory cards | (Memory Stick Pro Duo™ or SD/SDHC) |
| LCD Screen Size | 3.0 |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Interface | S-Video AV USB HDMI |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Supplied Accessories | AC Adaptor Power cord A/V Connecting Cable NP-FV50 USB Connection Support Cable PlayMemories Home (built-in) HDMI(mini) Cable |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 55 x 112.5 x 52.5 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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