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HDR-CX720V

2012 HD camcorder with 10x optical zoom, BOSS SteadyShot.

Flash memoryExmor R10x3" screen

Overview

The HDR-CX720V is a 2012 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/2.88" 6.65MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with a 10x optical zoom. Stabilization is BOSS. There is no viewfinder.

Specifications

Every row names its source. Hold a pointer on a manual source to read the line it comes from.

Optics

Optical zoom10xMaker, sony.jp
35mm equivalent26mmMaker, sony.jp
Focal length3.8-38mmMaker, sony.jp
Lens thread52mmMaker, sony.jp
Lens coverAutomaticUnchecked
SteadyShotBOSSMaker, sony.jp
LightNightshot + FlashMaker, sony.jp

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/2.88" 6.65MP Exmor R CMOSMaker, sony.jp
LCD3" 16:9 921k pixel touchMaker, sony.jp
ViewfinderNoMaker, sony.jp

Audio

AudioDolby 5.1 + mic jack + headphone jackMaker, sony.jp
Accessory shoeAISMaker, sony.jp

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory64GBMaker, sony.jp
Memory Stick slotMemory Stick PRO DuoMaker, sony.jp
Card typeSD/SDHC/SDXCMaker, sony.jp
USB outputmini-AB/Type A (Built-in USB)Maker, sony.jp

Power and connectivity

BatteryNP-FV (InfoLITHIUM V)Maker, sony.jp
Wi-FiNoMaker, sony.jp

Body

Weight540 g body onlyMaker, sony.jp
Dimensions67.5 x 72 x 124 mmMaker, sony.jp

Market

MarketJapan onlyMaker

Features

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

The 2012 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-CX720V sits 20 of 27.

Sources

  1. HDR-CX720V 主な仕様 | デジタルビデオカメラ Handycam ハンディカム | ソニー
  2. 世界初「空間光学手ブレ補正」搭載の“ハンディカム”など計6機種を発売 | プレスリリース | ソニー

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