Sony Hdr Cx290 Li Marketing Specifications
2015-03-13
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Key Features
1920x1080 Full HD 24p/60p w/8.9MP Exmor R® CMOS Sensor
Create cinematic video in high denition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p and high quality 8.9MP still images.
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced
grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and
camcorders, the Exmor® R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry,
maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting
conditions.
Up to 3hr 10min recording with 8GB1 embedded Flash Memory
The built-in 8GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 3 hours 10 minutes of high
denition video footage (HD LP mode).
50x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 27x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of
camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In
addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video
capture.
2.7” wide Clear Photo™ LCD (230k)
The 2.7” (16:9) Clear Photo™ LCD (230K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose
a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the
scene.
29.8mm Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
The professional-quality 29.8mm Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is designed specically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses,
and SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Shoot high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4 video
Select between HD video in the AVCHD or MP4 format for highest quality or easy transfer and
sharing.AVCHD provides premium video that can be enjoyed on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal
for capturing precious memories at special occasions, family vacations and other moments you
want to treasure for a lifetime. MP4 is great for those moments that you want to quickly share on
your social networks or store on the cloud.
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight
Playback identies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music
and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder
can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV4, allowing
you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.
Built-in USB cable for easy le transfer/charge
HDR-CX290/Li High Denition Camcorder
Harness the magic of the moment with beautiful, Full HD 60p
quality, 8GB of built-in memory and a 50x Extended Zoom that
brings everything closer. Shoot clearly and shake free with Optical
SteadyShot™ image stabilization and even view low-angle shots while
standing up with a 2.7” tilting touchscreen— perfect for crawling
babies and family pets.
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging
or le transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also ts conveniently into the
hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever
now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording
time.
Intelligent Auto (90 dierent scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and
then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes . There are
90 dierent combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod , Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight,
Twilight, Macro annd Low light.
Specications
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor 1/5.8’’ (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS Sensor
Processor BIONZ® image processor
Pixel Gross Approx.2390K pixels
Eective Picture Resolution Movie: Approx.2290K pixels (16:9) Still: Approx.2290K pixels (16:9)
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Recording
Media Type
Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo™; Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or
Higher)
Still Image Mode JPEG
Still Image Max Eective Resolution 8.9 megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9
(3984x2240)
Still Image Size 4:3 Movie Mode:6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3
(2992x2240)
Video Mode HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG-
4 AVC/H.264
Video Resolution HD:1920x1080/60p(PS), 60i (FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ,LP); STD:720x480/60i; MP4:
1280x720 30p
Video Actual (Pixel) Approx.2290K pixels (16:9),Approx.1710K pixels (4:3)
Video Signal HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards
Recording and Playback Times (in
Internal Media)(2ch)
HD PS: 35m; HD FX: 45m; HD FH: 1h00m; HD HQ: 1h45m; HD LP: 3h10m; STD HQ:
1h50m (Times are approximate; max time); MP4: 2hr40min
Photo Capture from Movie 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels
16:9 (640x360)
Dual Record 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio Format Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator; MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Microphone/Speaker Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
Internal Media Flash Memory 8GB
Mic Level Control Yes (2steps)
Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit
Rate/VBR)
HD PS:Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/
LP:Approx.5Mbps
Still Image File Format DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Wind Position Yes (O/On)
Optics/Lens
Lens Type Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
Lens Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Aperture F1.9-F4.0
Optical Zoom 27x
Digital Zoom 320x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) Movie Mode: 29.8-804.0mm(16:9),36.4-984.0mm(4:3); Photo Mode: 29.8-
804.0mm(16:9), 36.4-984.0mm(4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance Approx.1cm (Wide) ,Approx.80cm (Tele) ,Approx.37cm (Tele Macro)
Extended Zoom 50x
Focal Distance f=2.1-57.0mm; f=3/32-2 1/4inch
LCD Display
LCD Type 2.7'' (6.7cm) Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K) Wide (16:9)
Angle Adjustment Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Brightness Control Yes (Menu)
Coverage 100%
Grid Display Grid Line
Focus Control
Focus System Contrast AF
AF Modes Auto/Manual (Menu)
Focus Area Full range Focus
Exposure System
Metering Modes Multi-segment
Exposure Settings Auto; Manual (Menu)
Scene Mode(s) Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/
Snow
D-Range Optimizer Yes
Noise Reduction Yes
White Balance Mode Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Minimum Illumination Standard:6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux:3 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed)
Auto Iris Control F1.9 - F10
Backlight Compensation Yes(Auto)
LOW LUX Mode Yes
Drive System
Drive Mode Photo Mode:Single-shot/Self-timer
Self-timer Approx.10sec.(Still Image)
Shutter Speeds Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range)
Convenience Features
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Manual
Fader Eect(s) White/Black
Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
Erase/Protect Yes/Yes
Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes (recordable time,
remaining capacity)
Power Save Mode Yes
Still Image Playback Options Slide Show
Video Playback Options
Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate
into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Hightlight BGM
(Preinstalled 4 music les, Music transfer)
Built-in USB Cable Yes (USB Charge Available)
Multiple Language Display English; Spanish; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Traditional Chinese; Korean
Self Recording Yes
View & Index Event
Advanced Features
Face Detection Yes
Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Intelligent Auto Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low
light
Priority Setting (for Face Detection) Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority
Smile Shutter™ technology Dual Capture/Always On/O
x.v.Color™ Yes
Interface
Memory Card Slot Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
SD Output Composite Video Out (AV CABLE(sold separately))
HD Output HDMI Out (micro)(supplied)
USB Port(s) Type A (built-in)/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
PhotoTV HD Yes
Direct Copy Yes
DC IN Yes
HDMI Terminal Yes (HDMI micro)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal Yes
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) Approx.2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 5/8inch (52.5mm x 57mm x 117mm)
Weight (Approx.) Approx.6.3oz ((180g)Main Unit Only)
Power
Power Requirements 6.8V/7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (V Series)
Soware
Supplied Soware
PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by
download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download);
PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download)
Operating System Compatibility
Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2/Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition)
are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is
required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has
been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) Approx.2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 5/8inch (52.5mm x 57mm x 117mm)
Weight (Approx.) Approx.6.3oz ((180g)Main Unit Only); Approx.7.9oz (NP-FV30(supplied battery);
Approx.8.2oz (NP-FV50); Approx.9.8oz (NP-FV70); Approx.13.3oz (NP-FV100)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)
Power Cord (1)
HDMI(micro) Cable (1)
USB Connection Support Cable (1)
Operating Guide (1)
1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.
9. For PC: Requires Microso® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows 7. For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7)
13. Requires via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes).
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