Sony HDR-CX210-R Marketing Specifications

HDR-CX210/R

Capturing incredible 1920x1080p Full HD video is fun with easy-to­use 2.7” touchscreen. The HDR-CX210 Handycam
stabilized 25X/30X Extended digital zoom lens gets you closer to
the action. And a back-illuminated Exmor

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CMOS sensor allows

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camcorder’s

you to capture stunning imagery in low light conditions.

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• 1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture

• 8GB

• Back-illuminated Exmor R

• SteadyShot

• Get more of the shots you want with wide angle Carl Zeiss

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embedded Flash Memory for up to 3 hours of recording

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CMOS sensor for superb low-light video

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image stabilization w/ Active Mode

Tessar

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lens

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Vario-

• 25x Optical/30x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

• 2.7” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K)

• Built-in USB cable for easy le transfer/charge

• Tracking Focus follows selected subjects

• Event Browse groups video/stills by events automatically

• Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you

• Intelligent Auto (60 dierent scene combinations possible)

• Direct Copy to external HDD without PC

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• Large caliber speakers for immersive audio experience

Features

1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture

The Sony® HDR-CX210 oers 1920 x 1080 high denition resolution letting you record your
memories in exceptional Full High Denition quality. Capable of 60i recording and playback via
HDMI™ and compatible HDTV
playback of your memories.

8GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 3 hours of recording

The built-in 8GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 3 hours of high denition
video footage (HD LP mode).

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providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother

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Back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor for superb low-light video

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced
grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R
camcorders, the Exmor R
maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting
conditions.

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CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry,

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CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and

SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active Mode

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

30x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 25x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens

The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is designed specically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses,
and SteadyShot

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image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

2.7” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD ™ display (230K)

The 2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ touch-screen 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.

Built-in USB cable for easy le transfer/charge

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 (60 dierent 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 nine distinct scene modes (60 dierent
combinations possible): Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape /Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low
light.

Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame

Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a
touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and
returns.

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 identies 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.

Event Browse groups photos/videos for you for easy reference

Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date
range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs.
When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your
event is easy and fun.

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 identies 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.

Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording

Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the
microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive
can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV

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(sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder

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, allowing

you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Specications

Camera

Camera Type

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor

Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder

1/5.8" (3.1mm)
Back-illuminated
"Exmor R" CMOS
Sensor

Processor

Pixel Gross

Eective
Picture
Resolution

Color Filter
System

BIONZ™ Image
processor

Approx.1500K
pixels

Approx.1310K
pixels(16:9)

RGB primary color
lters

Recording

Media Type

Memory Stick
PRO Duo ™ (Mark

2); Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo ™;
SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Memory Card
(Class 4 or Higher)

Still Image
Mode

Still Image
Max Eective
Resolution

Still Image Size
16:9

Still Image Size
4:3

Video Format

Video Mode

Video
Resolution

Video Actual
(Pixel)

Video Signal

Photo Capture
from Movie

Dual Record

Audio Format

Microphone/
Speaker

Internal Media

Mic Level
Control

Still Image File
Format

Wind Position

Optics/Lens

Lens Type

Lens
Stabilization

Aperture

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

JPEG

5.3 megapixels

Movie mode:5.3
megapixels 16:9
(3072x1728);
Photo mode: :5.3
megapixels 16:9
(3072x1728)

Movie mode:

4.0 megapixels
4:3 (2304x1728);
Photo mode: 4.0
megapixels 4:3
(2304x1728)

HD: MPEG4­AVC/H.264
AVCHD 2.0 format
compatible
(1080/60i:original
format); STD:
MPEG2-PS

HD

Approx.1310K
pixels(16:9),
Approx.980K
pixels(4:3)

NTSC color, EIA
standards

2.1 megapixels
16:9 (1920x1080);

0.3 megapixels
4:3 (640x480); 0.2
megapixels pixels
16:9 (640x360)

5.3 megapixels
16:9 (3072 x 1728);

1.3 megapixels
16:9 (1536 x 864)

Dolby® Digital 2ch
Stereo, Dolby®
Digital Stereo
Creator

Built-in Zoom
Microphone;
Monoral Speaker

Flash Memory 8GB

Yes (2steps)

DCF Ver. 2.0
compatible,
Exif Ver. 2.3
compatible,
MPF Baseline
compatible

Yes(O/On)

Carl Zeiss® Vario­Tessar® Lens

SteadyShot®
image stabilization
w/ Active Mode
(wide to tele)

F1.8-3.2

25x

300x

Movie Mode:
36mm - 1080mm

Focal Length
(35mm
equivalent)

Minimum Focus
Distance

Extended Zoom

Focal Distance

Steady Shot
Mode:Active

(16:9),44mm­1320mm (4:3);
Photo Mode:
36mm - 900mm
(16:9), 44mm­1100mm (4:3)

Approx. 1cm
(Wide), Approx.
80cm (Tele),
Approx. 39cm
(Tele Macro)

30x

f = 2.5mm -

62.5mm; f
=1/8inch - 2
1/2inch

43.2mm - 1080mm

LCD Display

LCD Type

Angle
Adjustment

Brightness
Control

Coverage

Grid Display

Touch Panel

2.7” Clear Photo
LCD
(230K) Wide(16:9)

Opening Angle:
max. 90 deg.,
Turning Angle:
max. 270 deg.

Yes (Menu)

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Guide Frame

Yes

Focus Control

Focus System

AF Modes

Focus Area

Focus Features

Contrast AF

Auto / Manual
(Touch Panel)

Full range Focus /
Spot Focus

Tracking Focus

Exposure System

Metering
Modes

Exposure
Settings

Scene Mode(s)

D-Range
Optimizer

Noise
Reduction

White Balance
Mode

Minimum
Illumination

Auto Iris Control

Backlight
Compensation

Gain Control

LOW LUX Mode

Multi-segment /
Spot

Auto; Flexible Spot
(Touch Panel)

Auto/Night
Scene/Sunrise &
Sunset/Fireworks/
Landscape/
Portrait/Spotlight/
Beach/Snow

Yes

Yes

Auto / Onepush /
Outdoor / Indoor

Standard: 11
lux (1/60 Shutter
Speed); Low Lux:
3 lux (1/30 Shutter
Speed)

F1.8 - F10

Yes (Auto)

Auto

Yes

(TM)

display

Drive System

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Shutter Speeds

Photo Mode:
Single-shot / Self­timer

10sec.(Still Image)

Self-timer: Approx.
10sec. (Still
Image); Shutter
Speed (Standard):
1/60 - 1/10000;
Shutter Speed
Auto Control
Range: 1/8 ­1/10000; Scene
Selection: 1/8 ­1/10000; LOW LUX:
1/30 - 1/10000

Convenience Features

Quick On

Manual / Auto
Lens Cover

S/S & Zoom
button on LCD

Fader Eect(s)

Date / Time
Stamp

Erase/Protect

Media/Battery
Indicator

Still Image
Playback
Options

Video Playback
Options

Built-in USB
Cable

Multiple
Language
Display

One Touch Disc
Burn

View & Index

Yes (Power On by
LCD)

Manual

Yes (Touch Panel)

White / Black

Yes (Rec Date and
Time, Camera
info)

Yes / Yes

Yes (recordable
time, free and
used media
space) / Yes
(recordable
time, remaining
capacity)

Slide Show

Highlight Playback
(HD Movie Only);
Highlight Playback
Save and Share
(Translate into STD
quality); Highlight
Scenario (Save/
Playback/Erase);
Highlight BGM
(Preinstalled 4
music les, Music
transfer)

Yes (USB Charge
Available)

English; Simplied
English; Brazilian
Portugese;
Canadian French;
Latin American
Spanish

Yes (Menu)

Event

Advanced Features

Tracking Focus

Face Detection

Image
Stabilization

Yes

Yes

SteadyShot®
image stabilization
w/ Active mode
(Wide to Tele)

1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions

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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/Updated: January 12, 2012