Sony has come up with a new, slimmer camcorder with a whopping 240GB internal drive that will amaze you with its low-light performance viz. SONY HDR-XR520V. Undoubtedly, one of the expensive camcorder floating in the digital market, this camcorder delivers amazing pictures; extended memory slot and 29 hrs of continuous recording, making its features and functionality appear surreal when compared to the other camcorders that perform poorly in spite of their price.

The features and specifications that the SONY HDR-XR520V model camcorder carries are: 240 GB internal hard drive, AV terminal, Exmor R technology, tripod mount, built-in GPS mapping system, HDD Smart Protection, Steady Shot Image Stabilization system, microphone jack,  1/2.88  inch CMOS Sensor, Active Mode Image stabilization feature, unique Sony G Lens, 3.2” widescreen LCD, touch-screen technology, USB port, BIONZ processor, hand strap, HDMI output, direct Play back button, electronic viewfinder, display toggle, head phone jack, Accessory shoe, zoom toggle, Camcorder controls dial, Memory Stick Duo Pro Slot etc.

Thanks to in-built GPS system, now you can Geotag your favorite videos and photos online. Geotagging facility offered by this camcorder is one of its kind and is practically absent in the camcorders of the other brands that fall in the same price range.  Performance- wise this camcorder can’t get better, it is equipped with all the Sony-specific features that make way for an ultimate video shooting experience that remains unrivalled in the industry.

This heavy camcorder SONY HDR-XR520V lacks certain components like audio options, shutter settings and wind filter accounting for a major handicap in its overall performance. Though the SONY HDR-XR520V model camcorder promises colorful & clear pictures, regarding the manual controls there’s lot to be improved. It can offer still more control options and settings for the benefit of wide-range consumers considering the lavish price tag it carries!