HDR-XR500V vs. HDR-XR520V

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HDR-XR500V HDR-XR520V
PRICING (1)
MSRP 1199.99 1399.99
DIMENSIONS (2)
Weight w/o battery: 1lb 1oz (500g), w battery: 1lb 4oz (580g) w/o battery: 1lb 1oz (510g), w battery 1lb 4oz (590g
Measurements 2 7/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (71 x 75 x 137mm) 2 7/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (71 x 75 x 137mm)
GENERAL (6)
Imaging Device 1/2.88""Exmor R" CMOS sensor 1/2.88""Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Recording Media 120GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive 240GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback 120GB HDD: 240GB HDD:
Times High Definition: FH = up to 870 min., HQ = up to 1770 High Definition: FH = up to 1750 min., HQ = up to 3560
min. SP = up to 2150 min., LP = up to 2870 min. min. SP = up to 4330 min., LP = up to 5770 min.
Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1770 min., SP = up to Standard Definition: HQ = up to 3560 min., SP = up to
2620 min., LP = up to 5020 min. 5270 min., LP = up to 10100 min.
Processor BIONZ™ image processor BIONZ™ image processor
Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Still Picture Resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
OPTICS/LENS (4)
Optical Zoom 12x 12x
Resolution 12 megapixel still 12 megapixel
Lens Type G Lens™ G Lens™
Minimum Illumination STD, 11 lux STD, 11 lux
(1/60 Shutter Speed); (1/60 Shutter Speed);
LOW LUX, 3 lux LOW LUX, 3 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
VIDEO (2)
Format HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2 HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards HD: 1920 x 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards
VIDEO FEATURES (1)
PhotoTV HD Yes Yes
AUDIO (2)
Recording Format Dolby® Digital 5.1 Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
DISPLAY (2)
LCD Screen 3.2" wide touch panel LCD display (921k pixels) 3.2" wide touch panel LCD display (921k pixels)
Viewfinder Wide (color 123k) Wide (color 124k)
HARDWARE (5)

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Manual / Auto Lens Cover Auto Auto
Assignable Dial Yes Yes
S/S & Zoom button on LCD Yes Yes
Light/Flash Yes Yes
Media Card slot Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (6)
USB Port(s) Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Headphone Jack Yes Yes
S-Video Output(s) Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
HDMI™ Connection Output Yes (mini) Yes (mini)
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Audio/Video Remote Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Terminal
Active Interface Shoe Yes Yes
CONVENIENCE (18)
Face Detection Yes Yes
Hybrid Yes Yes
Quick On Power on by LCD Power On by LCD
Dual Record 8.3 megapixel 8.3 megapixel
Dynamic Range Optimizer Yes Yes
Scene Mode(s) Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape,
Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot® Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active
mode
Smile Shutter™ technology Yes Yes
Face Index Yes Yes
Film Roll Index Yes Yes
Fader Effect(s) Black, White Black, White
Easy Operation Yes Yes
Slide Show Mode Yes Yes
Photo Capture from Movie Yes Yes
Low Light Capability NightShot NightShot
x.v.Color™ Yes Yes
Exposure Yes (Touch Panel) Yes (Touch Panel)
Removable Flash Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Compatibility
CONVENIENCE FEATURES (1)
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes Yes
POWER (2)
Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP- InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-
FH60) FH60)

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Power Consumption (in 4.4W 4.4W
Operation)
SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION (1)
Limited Warranty Term Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

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* Footnotes
Weight: Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
Measurements: Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
Recording Media: DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. Available storage capacity of hard drives may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data
management function.
LCD Screen: Measured diagonally.
USB Port(s): Not all products with a USB connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
Battery Type: Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.