Sony HDR-CX730E

Record Full HD on memory card, 10x optical zoom/26mm wide angle, 24.1MP photo, 7.5cm/3" LCD, EVF

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDRCX730EB
19-09-2013
Full HD camcorder with exceptional image quality and creative control


Full HD 1920x1080 50p recording: Full HD recording at very high bit rate with 50p progressive shooting mode for highest image quality and smoothness.

25p progressive recording mode: Shoots Full HD images at 25 frames per second to achieve cinematic feel with your video footage.

CinemaTone Gamma™ & CinemaTone Color™: Adjusts image quality in conjunction with 25p shooting mode to create footage with warm, filmic quality.

Recording on optional memory card: Records on choice of removable Memory Stick™ or SD cards (Memory Stick Pro Duo™ or SD/SDHC).

Carl Zeiss lens with 10x optical zoom/17x extended zoom: High performance Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 26mm wide angle (video and photo), ideal for group shots, landscapes and more.

Lens hood: Supplied lens hood cuts glare from direct sunlight.

Balanced Optical SteadyShot: Powerful anti-shake system for up to 13x more stable images; effective at all zoom settings from wide to tele.

Super sensitive 1/2.88 type Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor: Highly efficient, large sensor captures detail-packed video and still images with reduced image noise, especially in low light.

BIONZ processor: High-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance.

Up to 24.1 Megapixel still photo: By Pixel Super Resolution Technology ensures extremely detailed, high quality still images.

7.5cm/3" Xtra Fine LCD and electronic viewfinder: 921k dot wide touchscreen with TruBlack technology for high-contrast images, plus electronic viewfinder for advanced viewing.

Electronic Viewfinder: Clear, detail-packed viewfinder lets you frame shots with confidence, even when you're shooting in bright sunlight.

Connect and quick charge with built-in USB cable: USB cable stows neatly in camcorder's hand strap. Connect Handycam® to your computer and transfer videos or recharge battery.

Easy interface with Event Browse: Intuitive playback solution groups your camcorder footage and still photos by events: allows easy searching to favourites.

Highlight Playback: Automatically edits together movie highlights and still photos with music and transitions: burn the results to DVD or share online.

Enhanced Manual Control: Enjoy greater control over composing shots: with pro-style zebra/peaking display and expanded focus view for fine focus adjustment.

Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO) mode: Recognizes up to 180 combinations of Face Detection, scene settings and handheld/tripod shooting: adjusts for best results.

Tracking focus: Select an object on the touchscreen and keep autofocus locked on moving subjects, even if they're not people: ideal for pets.

Quick AF: Autofocus locks onto subject at high speed for clear, sharply-focused images, even in low-light conditions.

High Quality 5.1ch surround sound: Sensitive new microphone design captures dialogue and surround sound with superb clarity.

Wind noise reduction: Advanced processing reduces wind noise for clearer outdoor sountracks; automatically adjusts processing to match wind strength.

Closer Voice for clearer dialogue and speech: Boosts microphone directionality and optimises processing to reduce noise and background sounds when faces are detected.

Stereo speaker with S-Master amplifer technology: High quality linear phase speaker system delivers clear, natural stereo sound when playing back your clips.

Face Detection and Smile Shutter: Capture clear, natural portraits: automatically shoot still photos of smiling faces during video recording.

Direct Copy: Transfer video footage direct to an external hard disk drive without PC: playback with fun camcorder features.

DVDirect Express compatibility: PC-free burning to AVCHD or Standard Definition DVD discs with compatible Sony DVDirect Express writer.

HDMI® output: Connect camcorder for viewing any HD Ready TV.

BRAVIA Sync: Directly control camcorder playback functions via remote of connected BRAVIA® television.

Golf Shot: Automatically captures a high-speed burst of images to freeze fast-moving action at exactly the right moment.

PlayMemories Home: Built-in software allows easy transfers to PC for editing, printing, disc burning, emailing and web uploads.

Vidéo

Format vidéo pris en charge 
HD:MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD™ format ver.2.0 compatible. STD:MPEG2-PS

Détails techniques

Couleur 
Noir
Haut-parleurs intégrés 
Clear Phase Stereo Speaker
Poids 
545g
Amplitude d'ouverture 
1.8 - 3.4
Longueur focale 
3.8 - 38 mm
Système audio 
Dolby Digital 5.1ch
Logiciels fournis 
PlayMemories Home (built-in)
Cartes mémoire compatibles 
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Écran 
Xtra Fine LCD display w/TruBlack technology
Résolution effective du capteur
Approx.6140000 pixels<br />Approx.6140000 pixels, Approx.4600000 pixels
Détection des visages
Oui
Flash
Built-in Flash
Zoom optique 
10x
Cordon d'alimentation inclus
Oui
Télécommande
Y
Modes scène 
Auto / Twilight / Twilight Portrait(Photo Mode only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
Balance des blancs 
Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
Qualité d'image
Max. 24.1 megapixels (16:9, 6544x3680), 18.1 megapixels (4:3, 4912x3680)
Autres caractéristques
Y
Source de données
.

Technical details

Tracking focus
Y

Connectivité

Sortie vidéo-S 
Composite Video Out(A/V connecting cable(supplied))
Microphone intégré 
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Sortie composante 
Y
Nombre de Ports IEEE 1394/Firewire 
Nee
Sortie de casque 
Stereo Minijack
Entrée vidéo-S
Non
Port USB 
Ja

Gestion d'énergie

Type de batterie 
NP-FV50
Consommation électrique 
HD: 3.4, STD: 3.1W

représentation / réalisation

Mise au point manuelle
Oui

Écran

Résolution de l'écran (numerique) 
921000 pixels
Écran tactile 
Oui
Taille de l'écran 
7,62 cm (3")

Audio

Connection d'un micro 
Stereo Minijack

Système d'objectif

Zoom intelligent/extra
17x
Zoom numérique 
120x
Focale équivalente en 35 mm
26 - 260 mm
Stabilisateur d'image 
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Système de lentille grand angle
Oui

Caméra

Illumination minimum 
Standard:6 Low Lux:3 Lux

Mise au point

détection de sourire
Oui

Flash

Point de montage de patin
Oui

caractéristiques

Rétroéclairage 
Oui

Qualité d'image

Formats d'image supportés 
JPEG

Poids et dimensions

Taille de filtre 
5,2 cm
Largeur 
6,75 cm
Profondeur 
13,75 cm
Hauteur 
7,35 cm

Autres caractéristiques

Type d'adapteur
Y
Entrée vidéo composite 
N
Viseur électronique 
Oui
Sortie HDMI 
Y
Câble USB intégré
Oui
Système d'objectif 
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
capteur de la caméra principale
1/2.88 type(6.3mm) back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor
Mode nuit
Oui
Vitesse d'obturation (photo)
1/8 - 1/10.000s
Câble USB
USB Connection Support Cable

Other features

Automatic geotagging by GPS
N
AV cable
A/V Connecting Cable
Cinematone
Y

Autres caractéristiques

Composante de cable
N

Other features

Direct copy
Y
DVDirect
YES (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported(sold separately))
Event browse
Y
Golf shot
Y
Highlight playback
Highlight Playback / Scenario / BGM

Autres caractéristiques

Mode intelligent
Y

Other features

Mini HDMI cable
Y
Movie quality
HD:1920x1080/50p(PS), 25p(FX,FH), 50i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/50i (HQ,LP) - STD:720x576/50i
Movie recording rate (average bit rate/VBR)
HD PS: Approx.28Mbps/FX: Approx.24Mbps/FH: Approx.17Mbps/HQ: Approx.9Mbps/LP: Approx.5Mbps - STD HQ:9Mbps

Autres caractéristiques

Pixels 
6650 Pixels

Other features

Playlist editing
N
Quick ON button
Y
Still image recording
Y
Still recording during Movie
Y