Sony HDR-CX550: specs, manuals and photos

Overview

The HDR-CX550 is a 2010 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/2.88" 4.1MP BSI-CMOS sensor with a 10x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom	10x	Buyers guide
35mm equivalent	26.3mm	Buyers guide
Focal length	3.8-38mm	Buyers guide
Lens thread	37mm	Buyers guide
SteadyShot	Optical	Buyers guide
Light	Flash + nightshot	Buyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor	1/2.88" 4.1MP BSI-CMOS	Buyers guide
LCD	3.5" 16:9 921k pixel touch	Buyers guide
Viewfinder	Yes	Buyers guide

Audio

Audio	Dolby 5.1 + mic jack + headphone jack	Buyers guide
Accessory shoe	AIS	Buyers guide

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory	64GB	Buyers guide

Market

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

Features

Dolby 5.1, Flash, Headphone jack, Microphone input, NightShot, Accessory shoe, Touchscreen, Viewfinder.

The 2010 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-CX550 sits 2 of 19.

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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