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HDR-CX260

2012 HD camcorder with 30x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

Flash memoryBSI-CMOS30x3" screen

Overview

The HDR-CX260 is a 2012 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/4" 2.2MP BSI-CMOS sensor with a 30x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical. There is no viewfinder.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom30xBuyers guide
35mm equivalent29.8mmBuyers guide
Focal length2.1-63mmBuyers guide
Lens thread37mmBuyers guide
SteadyShotOpticalBuyers guide
LightNoBuyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/4" 2.2MP BSI-CMOSBuyers guide
LCD3" 16:9 230k pixel touchBuyers guide
ViewfinderNoBuyers guide

Audio

Audio5.1 dolby + mic jack + headphone jackBuyers guide
Accessory shoeNoBuyers guide

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory16GBBuyers guide

Market

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

Features

Dolby 5.1, Headphone jack, Microphone input, Touchscreen.

The 2012 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-CX260 sits 5 of 27.

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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