Sony HDR-PJ260: specs, manuals and photos

Overview

The HDR-PJ260 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 zoom	30x	Buyers guide
35mm equivalent	29.8mm	Buyers guide
Focal length	2.1-63mm	Buyers guide
Lens thread	37mm	Buyers guide
SteadyShot	Optical	Buyers guide
Light	No	Buyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor	1/4" 2.2MP BSI-CMOS	Buyers guide
LCD	3" 16:9 230k pixel touch	Buyers guide
Viewfinder	No	Buyers guide

Audio

Audio	5.1 dolby + mic jack + headphone jack	Buyers guide
Accessory shoe	No	Buyers guide

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory	16GB	Buyers guide

Market

Video standard	NTSC (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-PJ260 sits 4 of 27.

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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