Sony HDR-CX500: specs, manuals and photos

Overview

The HDR-CX500 is a 2009 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/2.88" 6.6MP BSI-CMOS (4:3) sensor with a 12x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical. There is no viewfinder.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom	12x	Buyers guide
35mm equivalent	43mm	Buyers guide
Focal length	5.5-66mm	Buyers guide
Lens thread	37mm	Buyers guide
SteadyShot	Optical	Buyers guide
Light	Flash + Nightshot	Buyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor	1/2.88" 6.6MP BSI-CMOS (4:3)	Buyers guide
LCD	3" 16:9 230k pixel touch	Buyers guide
Viewfinder	No	Buyers guide

Audio

Audio	Dolby 5.1	Buyers guide
Accessory shoe	AIS	Buyers guide

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory	32GB	Buyers guide

Market

Video standard	NTSC (assumed, not stated in the source)	Unchecked

Features

Dolby 5.1, Flash, NightShot, Accessory shoe, Touchscreen.

The 2009 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-CX500 sits 5 of 22.

Sources

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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