dadcam guide dadcam guide

Sony

HDR-PJ590V

2012 HD camcorder with 12x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

Flash memoryExmor R12x3" screen

Overview

The HDR-PJ590V is a 2012 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/3.91" 5.43MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with a 12x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical. 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 zoom12xMaker, sony.jp
35mm equivalent26.8mmMaker, sony.jp
Focal length2.9-34.8mmMaker, sony.jp
Lens thread30mmMaker, sony.jp
Lens coverAutomaticUnchecked
SteadyShotOpticalMaker, sony.jp
LightFlashMaker, sony.jp

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/3.91" 5.43MP 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

Weight345 g body onlyMaker, sony.jp
Dimensions58.5 x 64.5 x 116.5 mmMaker, sony.jp

Market

MarketJapan onlyMaker

Features

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

The 2012 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-PJ590V sits 16 of 27.

Sources

  1. HDR-PJ590V 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

Spotted a mistake? Tell us.