Full HD Camcorder with Built-in Projector

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Model number: HDRPJ200B
Rated 4.7 out of 5 Stars
Featuring: High-contrast Projector (up to 60"), Carl Zeiss Lens with 25x Optical Zoom, Exmor R CMOS sensor, 2.7" Clear Photo LCD, Steady Shot with Active Mode, iAuto, Built-in USB

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Capture incredibly crisp 1920x1080/60i Full HD video and thrill your audiences by making anytime movie time with a built-in high contrast projector. Use the brilliant 2.7" LCD touchscreen to simplify switching up menu settings on the fly for a fun, easy way to set up the shots, better preserving the memories you'll treasure forever. Running out of daylight? Not a problem. Back-illuminated Exmor® CMOS sensor gets phenomenal results even when lighting conditions are less than optimal so you can keep going long after the sun is gone.

  • The Makings of a Masterpiece

    Immortalize precious moments in time by shooting in exquisitely rich Full 1920x1080/60i HD and special occasions become even more special the second time around. Capture 5.3MP still images for yet another way to share the excitement.

  • Ready, Set, Project

    Light up the room and everyone in it by sharing treasured memories whenever and wherever you choose with nothing more than the camcorder you used to record them. Transform your Handycam camcorder into a mobile movie theater capable of projecting up to a 100" diagonal image using the projector cleverly built into the LCD panel. Savor the true-to-life sound Clear Phase stereo speakers provide when combined with S-Master digital amplifier technology during playback.

  • Better Shots in Low Light

    Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with a back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Engineered specifically for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS sensor is designed to let you shoot video in lower lighting conditions with better results.

  • 30x Zoom

    Extended digital zoom works in conjunction with 25x optical zoom to get you 30x closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality, even as you pan in for that extreme close-up.

  • Legendary Lens

    Step it up with a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, while SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce bothersome blur caused by camera shake.

  • A Brilliant Touch

    Vibrant 2.7" Clear Photo LCD™ touch screen (230k) makes framing up and reviewing footage a breeze. Sharp, vivid images make subjects pop off the screen – even outdoors – while enabling you to switch up menu settings on the fly ensuring the best shoot possible.

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Date 8-Mar-2013

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Camcorder is working very nice.. but i paid 419.99 and after month price went down to 329.99.. thats not right.. i will request them to match the price.

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Pros: THE BEST COMPACT VIDEO CAMERA

Cons: WORTH WHILE THE PURCHASE.

Reviewer: SONYSTYLECANADALTDMEMBER (LORNE NEW BRUNSWICK)

Date 17-May-2012

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HELLO MY NAME IS MR LEROY LAPOINTE AND IM FROM LORNE NEW BRUNSWICK, IM CONCERNING ABOUT THIS CAMERA HERE ACCORDING TO ALL THE FEATURES AND THE FULL 1080P WELL ITS ALL TRUE I USE A 16 GB DANE-ELEC 200X CLASS 10 SDHC MEMORY CARD, NOW WHEN YOU DO VIDEO WITH THIS YOU GET CLOSE TO 7 HOURS OF RECORDING IN FULL HD WITH THIS 16 GB CARD SO ITS WORTH WHILE PURCHASING THIS VIDEO CAMERA TO ALL SONY ELECTRONICS USERS OUT THERE TAKE IT FROM A SONY PRO HERE ITS BEEN 26 YEARS OF OWNING AND BUYING THE SONY NAME I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING ELSE BESIDES SONY NAME BRAND ON TO IT, WHEN THE SONY PEOPLE FROM THE OFFICE READS THIS I SHOULD GET A CERTIFFICATE AWARD FOR ALL THEM YEARS OF OWNING AND BUYING THERE BEST IN ELECTRONICS TODAY ITS REALLY WORTH IT.

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THIS CAMERA IS ONLY 3 AND A HALF INCHES LONG ITS SMALLER THEN YOUR HAND JUST LOOK AT THE PROOF HERE.
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Turn virtually any flat surface into a movie screen with this HDR-PJ200 Full HD Handycam® camcorder with a built-in projector. Project up to a 60" (diag.) image onto any available wall, then gather up your friends and family and enjoy your photos and videos big time; Clear Phase stereo speakers complete the experience with high-quality audio. Record in incredible Full HD quality, and get great low-light performance with the high-quality Exmor R CMOS sensor. With a 2.7" touchscreen LCD display, change settings, easily compose your shots and enjoy sharp, vivid on-screen images–even while outdoors.

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 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.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens

The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Intelligent Auto (60 different 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 different combinations possible): Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape /Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light.

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 identifies 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.

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

The Sony® HDR-PJ200 offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality.

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

2.7” touchscreen Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K)

The 2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ touchscreen 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.

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.

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 High-Contrast Projector

The high-contrast projector built-in to the LCD panel gives you the freedom to share your favorite memories virtually anywhere. Powerful enough to project up to a 60” diagonal screen, this small mobile theater packs a powerful punch.

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.

Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge

The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits 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.

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.

Product Specifications

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 : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 5.3 megapixels
  • Still Image Size 16:9 : Movie mode:5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072x1728); Photo mode: :5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072x1728)
  • Still Image Size 4:3 : Movie mode: 4.0 megapixels 4:3 (2304x1728); Photo mode: 4.0 megapixels 4:3 (2304x1728)
  • Video Format : HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS
  • Video Mode : HD FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx. 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps
  • Video Resolution : HD: 1920x1080/60i (FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); STD: 720x480/60i
  • Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx.1310K pixels(16:9), Approx.980K pixels(4:3)
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
  • Photo Capture from Movie : 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels pixels 16:9 (640x360)
  • Dual Record : 5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072 x 1728); 1.3 megapixels 16:9 (1536 x 864)
  • Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
  • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
  • Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)
  • Still Image File Format : DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
  • Wind Position : Yes(Off/On)

Focus Control

  • Focus System : Contrast AF
  • AF Modes : Auto/Manual(Touch Panel)
  • Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus
  • Focus Features : Tracking Focus

Projector

  • Resolution Output : 640 x 360
  • Throw Distance : 60"diagonal

Interface

  • Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible
  • SD Output : Composite Video Out(A/V connecting cable(supplied)
  • HD Output : HDMI Out(mini)(supplied)
  • USB Port(s) : TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
  • BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
  • PhotoTV HD : Yes
  • Remote Jack : Integrated into A/V Remote terminal
  • A/V Remote Terminal : Video / Audio / Remote
  • DC IN : Yes
  • HDMI Terminal : Yes (mini)

Software

  • Supplied Software : 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.

Camera

  • Camera Type : Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
  • Lens Stabilization : SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
  • Aperture : F1.8-3.2
  • Optical Zoom : 25x
  • Digital Zoom : 300x
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Movie Mode: 36mm - 1080mm (16:9),44mm-1320mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 36mm - 900mm (16:9), 44mm-1100mm (4:3)
  • Minimum Focus Distance : Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 39cm (Tele Macro)
  • Extended Zoom : 30x
  • Focal Distance : f = 2.5mm - 62.5mm; f =1/8inch - 2 1/2inch
  • Steady Shot Mode:Active : 43.2mm - 1080mm

Exposure System

  • Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot
  • Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
  • 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: 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
  • Auto Iris Control : F1.8 - F10
  • Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
  • Gain Control : Auto
  • LOW LUX Mode : Yes

Convenience Features

  • Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)
  • Fader Effect(s) : White / Black
  • Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates)
  • Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
  • 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); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)
  • Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available)
  • Multiple Language Display : English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
  • One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu)
  • View & Index : Event

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx.2 3/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 1/2inch (Approx.58mm x 56mm x 114mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 7.4oz (210g)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/5.8" (3.1mm) Back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS Sensor
  • Processor : BIONZ™ Image processor
  • Pixel Gross : Approx.1500K pixels
  • Effective Picture Resolution : Approx.1310K pixels(16:9)
  • Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 2.7" 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 : 1
  • Grid Display : Guide Frame
  • Touch Panel : Yes

Drive System

  • Drive Mode : Photo Mode:Single-shot/Self-timer
  • Self-timer : 10sec.(Still Image)
  • Shutter Speeds : 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

Advanced Features

  • Tracking Focus : Yes
  • Face Detection : Yes
  • Image Stabilization : SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
  • Intelligent Auto : Portrait/Baby/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 / Off
  • x.v.Color™ : Yes

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : HD: 2.1W; STD: 1.9W
  • Power Requirements : 6.8V/7.2 (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV30)
  • Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation) : HD:3.0W; STD:2.8W

In the Box

  • Power Cord (1)
  • USB Connection Support Cable (1)
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
  • A/V Connecting Cable (1)
  • operating guide (1)
  • AC adaptor (1)
  • HDMI(mini) Cable (1)

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Date 8-Mar-2013

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Camcorder is working very nice.. but i paid 419.99 and after month price went down to 329.99.. thats not right.. i will request them to match the price.

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Date 17-May-2012

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Pros: THE BEST COMPACT VIDEO CAMERA

Cons: WORTH WHILE THE PURCHASE.

HELLO MY NAME IS MR LEROY LAPOINTE AND IM FROM LORNE NEW BRUNSWICK, IM CONCERNING ABOUT THIS CAMERA HERE ACCORDING TO ALL THE FEATURES AND THE FULL 1080P WELL ITS ALL TRUE I USE A 16 GB DANE-ELEC 200X CLASS 10 SDHC MEMORY CARD, NOW WHEN YOU DO VIDEO WITH THIS YOU GET CLOSE TO 7 HOURS OF RECORDING IN FULL HD WITH THIS 16 GB CARD SO ITS WORTH WHILE PURCHASING THIS VIDEO CAMERA TO ALL SONY ELECTRONICS USERS OUT THERE TAKE IT FROM A SONY PRO HERE ITS BEEN 26 YEARS OF OWNING AND BUYING THE SONY NAME I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING ELSE BESIDES SONY NAME BRAND ON TO IT, WHEN THE SONY PEOPLE FROM THE OFFICE READS THIS I SHOULD GET A CERTIFFICATE AWARD FOR ALL THEM YEARS OF OWNING AND BUYING THERE BEST IN ELECTRONICS TODAY ITS REALLY WORTH IT.

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THIS CAMERA IS ONLY 3 AND A HALF INCHES LONG ITS SMALLER THEN YOUR HAND JUST LOOK AT THE PROOF HERE.

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  1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions
  2. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.
  3. Map service requires PC with internet. Service provided by Google and subject to change without notice
  4. For PC: Requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows 7. For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7)
  5. 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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