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HDR-PJ20

2011 HD camcorder with 30x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

Flash memoryExmor R30x3" screen

Overview

The HDR-PJ20 is a 2011 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/4" 4.20MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with a 30x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical. There is no viewfinder.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom30xMaker, sony.jp
35mm equivalent29.8mmMaker, sony.jp
Focal length2.1-63mmMaker, sony.jp
Lens thread37mmMaker, sony.jp
Lens coverAutomaticUnchecked
SteadyShotOpticalMaker, sony.jp
LightNoMaker, sony.jp

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/4" 4.20MP Exmor R CMOSMaker, sony.jp
LCD3" 16:9 230k pixel touchMaker, sony.jp
ViewfinderNoMaker, sony.jp

Audio

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

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory32GBMaker, 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

Weight310 g body onlyMaker, sony.jp
Dimensions58.5 x 64.5 x 116.5 mmMaker, sony.jp

Market

MarketJapan onlyMaker

Features

Dolby 5.1, Headphone jack, Microphone input, Touchscreen.

The 2011 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-PJ20 sits 11 of 20.

Sources

  1. HDR-PJ20 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. 画質、音質、撮影後の楽しみが進化した“ハンディカム”5機種 | プレスリリース | ソニー

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