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SPECIFICATIONS
System
Signal format:
 
NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-CX220/
 CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230)
 
PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-CX220E/
 CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E)
 HD 
TV
Movie recording format:
 
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0
 compatible):
 Video: 
MPEG-4 
AVC/H.264
 
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital 
Stereo Creator
*1
 MPEG-2 
PS:
 
Video: MPEG-2 (Video)
 
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital 
Stereo Creator
*1
 MP4:
 Video: 
MPEG-4 
AVC/H.264
 
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
*1
  Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Photo file format:
 DCF 
Ver.2.0 
Compatible
 Exif 
Ver.2.3 
Compatible
 
MPF Baseline Compatible
Recording media (Movie/Photo):
 Internal 
memory
 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/
 PJ230/PJ230E: 
8GB
 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
 
SD card (Class 4 or faster)
 
The capacity that a user can use
 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E:
 
Approx. 7.75 GB
*6
 
HDR-PJ230/PJ230E: Approx. 7.75 GB
*2
*6
  1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of 
which is used for system management and/
or application files.
*2
  1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of 
which is used for system management and/
or application files. Only preinstalled dem-
onstration movie may be deleted.
Image device:
 
3.1 mm (1/5.8 type) CMOS Sensor
 
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):
 
Max. 8.9 mega (3 984 × 2 240) pixels
*3
 
Gross: Approx. 2 390 000 pixels
 
Effective (movie, 16:9)
*4
:
 
Approx. 2 150 000 pixels (HDR-CX220/
 CX220E/CX230/CX230E/PJ220/PJ220E/
 PJ230/PJ230E)
 
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels (HDR-CX280/
 CX280E/CX290/CX290E)
 
Effective (photo, 16:9):
 
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels
 
Effective (photo, 4:3):
 
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels
Lens:
 
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
 HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/
 PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:
 27× 
(Optical)
*5
, 32× (Extended, while
 recording 
movies)
*4
, 320× (Digital)
 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E:
 27× 
(Optical)
*4
, 50× (Extended, while
 recording 
movies)
*5
, 320× (Digital)
 
F1.9 ~ F4.0
 Focal 
length:
 
f= 2.1 mm ~ 57.0 mm (3/32 in. ~ 2 1/4 in.)
 
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
 For 
movies
*4
:
 
29.8 mm ~ 953.6 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 37 5/8 in.)
 (16:9) 
(HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/
 CX230E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)
 
29.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 31 3/4 in.)
 (16:9) 
(HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/
 CX290E)
 
For photos: 29.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 3/16 in. ~
 
31 3/4 in.) (16:9)
Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor],
 [Outdoor]
Minimum illumination:
 
6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed
 
1/30 second (HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/
 
CX290/PJ220/PJ230) or 1/25 second (HDR-
CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/
PJ230E))
 
3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter
 
speed 1/30 second (HDR-CX220/CX230/
 
CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) or 1/25 second
 (HDR-CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/
 PJ220E/PJ230E))
*3
  The unique image processing system of 
Sony’s BIONZ allows still image resolu-
tion equivalent to the sizes described.
*4
   [
 SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or 
[Off].
*5
  [
 SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
Input/Output connectors
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector
USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
*  Supports Micro USB compatible devices.USB 
connection is only for output (HDR-CX220E/ 
CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/ PJ230E).
LCD screen
Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total number of pixels:
230 400 (960 × 240)
Projector (HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/
PJ230E)
Projection type: DLP
Light source: LED (R/G/B)
Focus: Manual
Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over
Contrast ratio: 1500:1
Resolution (output): nHD (640 × 360)
Continuous projection time (when using the
 
supplied battery pack):
 
Approx. 50 min.
General
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery
 
pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor (HDR-CX280/
 CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/
 PJ230/PJ230E))
USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A
Average power consumption:
 
During camera recording using LCD screen at 
normal brightness:
 HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E
 
HD: 2.1 W MP4: 1.9 W STD: 2.0 W
 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/
 PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
 
HD: 2.2 W MP4: 2.0 W STD: 2.1 W
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
 
(32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C 
 
(–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.):
 HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/
 CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E:
 
52.5 mm × 57 mm × 117 mm (2 1/8 in. ×
 
2 1/4 in. × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the
 projecting 
parts
 
52.5 mm × 57 mm × 125 mm (2 1/8 in.
 
× 2 1/4 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d) including
 
the projecting parts, and the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack attached
 HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:
 
58 mm × 57 mm × 117 mm (2 3/8 in. ×
 
2 1/4 in. × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the
 projecting 
parts
 
58 mm × 57 mm × 125 mm (2 3/8 in.
 
× 2 1/4 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d) including
 
the projecting parts, and the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack attached
Mass (approx.)
 HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E:
 
178 g (6.3 oz) main unit only
 
222 g (7.8 oz) including the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack
 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E:
 
180 g (6.3 oz) main unit only
 
224 g (7.9 oz) including the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack
 HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:
 
210 g (7.4 oz) main unit only
 
254 g (9.0 oz) including the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D 
(HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/
PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,
 
50 Hz/60 Hz
Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A
Power consumption: 18 W
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output current: 1.7 A
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
 
(32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C 
 
(–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm × 29 mm ×
 
81 mm (1 15/16 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 3 1/4 in.)
 
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 150 g (5.3 oz) excluding the
 
power cord (mains lead)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 2.12 A
Capacity
 
Typical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
 
Minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
Type: Li-ion
Design and specifications of your camcorder and 
accessories are subject to change without notice.
– ENGLISH –
These specifications are extracted from the instruction manual of HDR-CX220/CX220E/
CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E.
These specifications are extracted from the instruction manual of HDR-CX320/
CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E.
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Signal format:
 
NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-CX320/
 CX380/PJ380)
 
PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-CX320E/
 CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380E/PJ390E)
 HD 
TV
Movie recording format:
 
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0
 compatible):
 Video: 
MPEG-4 
AVC/H.264
 
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Ste-
reo Creator
*1
 MPEG-2 
PS:
 
Video: MPEG-2 (Video)
 
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Ste-
reo Creator
*1
 MP4:
 Video: 
MPEG-4 
AVC/H.264
 
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
*1
  Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Photo file format:
 DCF 
Ver.2.0 
Compatible
 Exif 
Ver.2.3 
Compatible
 
MPF Baseline Compatible
Recording media (Movie/Photo):
 Internal 
memory
 HDR-CX380/CX380E/PJ380/PJ380E: 
16GB
 HDR-CX390E/PJ390E: 
32GB
 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
 
SD card (Class 4 or faster)
 
The capacity that a user can use
 
HDR-CX380/CX380E: Approx. 15.5 GB
*6
 
HDR-PJ380/PJ380E: Approx. 15.5 GB
*2
 
HDR-CX390E: Approx. 31.1 GB
*6
 
HDR-PJ390E: Approx. 31.1 GB
*2
*6
  1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of 
which is used for system management and/
or application files.
*2
  1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of 
which is used for system management and/
or application files. Only preinstalled dem-
onstration movie may be deleted.
Image device:
 
3.1 mm (1/5.8 type) CMOS Sensor
 
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):
 
Max. 8.9 mega (3 984 × 2 240) pixels
*3
 
Gross: Approx. 2 390 000 pixels
 
Effective (movie, 16:9)
*4
:
 
Approx. 2 290 000 pixe
 
Effective (photo, 16:9):
 
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels
 
Effective (photo, 4:3):
 
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels
Lens:
 G 
Lens
 30× 
(Optical)
*4
, 55× (Extended, while
 recording 
movies)
*5
, 350× (Digital)
 
F1.8 ~ F4.0
 Focal 
length:
 
f= 1.9 mm ~ 57.0 mm (3/32 in. ~ 2 1/4 in.)
 
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
 For 
movies
*4
: 26.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 1/16 in.
 
~ 31 3/4 in.) (16:9)
 
For photos: 26.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 1/16 in. 
 
~ 31 3/4 in.) (16:9)
Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor],
 [Outdoor]
Minimum illumination:
 
6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed
 
1/30 second (HDR-CX320/CX380/PJ380)
 
or 1/25 second (HDR-CX320E/CX380E/
 CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380E/PJ390E))
 
3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter
 
speed 1/30 second (HDR-CX320/CX380/
 
PJ380) or 1/25 second (HDR-CX320E/
 CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380E/PJ390E))
*3
  The unique image processing system of 
Sony’s BIONZ allows still image resolu-
tion equivalent to the sizes described.
*4
  [
 SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or 
[Off].
*5
  [
 SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
Input/Output connectors
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector
PROJECTOR IN jack (HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/
 
PJ380E/PJ390E): HDMI micro connector
MIC input jack: Stereo minijack (
φ 3.5 mm)
USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
*  Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
•  USB connection is only for output (HDR-
CX320E/CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380E/
PJ390E).
LCD screen
Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total number of pixels:
230 400 (960 × 240)
Projector (HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/
PJ380E/PJ390E)
Projection type: DLP
Light source: LED (R/G/B)
Focus: Manual
Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over
Contrast ratio: 1500:1
Resolution (output): nHD (640 × 360)
Continuous projection time (when using the
 
supplied battery pack):
 
Approx. 1 h 30 min.
General
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery
 
pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A
Average power consumption:
 
During camera recording using LCD screen at 
normal brightness:
 HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/
 CX390E
 
HD: 2.2 W MP4: 2.0 W STD: 2.1 W
 HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E
 
HD: 2.4 W MP4: 2.1 W STD: 2.2 W
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
 
(32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C 
 
(–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.):
 HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/
 CX390E:
 
53 mm × 57 mm × 117 mm (2 1/8 in. ×
 
2 1/4 in. × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the
 projecting 
parts
 
53 mm × 57 mm × 125 mm (2 1/8 in.
 
× 2 1/4 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d) including
 
the projecting parts, and the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack attached
 HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E:
 
57.5 mm × 57 mm × 117 mm (2 3/8 in. ×
 
2 1/4 in. × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the
 projecting 
parts
 
57.5 mm × 57 mm × 125 mm (2 3/8 in.
 
× 2 1/4 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d) including
 
the projecting parts, and the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack attached
Mass (approx.)
 HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/
 CX390E:
 
185 g (6.5 oz) main unit only
 
229 g (8.1 oz) including the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack
 HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E:
 
210 g (7.4 oz) main unit only
 
263 g (9.3 oz) including the supplied
 
rechargeable battery pack
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,
 
50 Hz/60 Hz
Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A
Power consumption: 18 W
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output current: 1.7 A
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
 
(32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C 
 
(–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm × 29 mm ×
 
81 mm (1 15/16 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 3 1/4 in.)
 
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 150 g (5.3 oz) excluding the
 
power cord (mains lead)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 
(HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/
CX390E)
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 2.12 A
Capacity
 
Typical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
 
Minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 
(HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E)
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 2.1 A
Capacity
 
Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh)
 
Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh)
Type: Li-ion
Design and specifications of your camcorder and 
accessories are subject to change without notice.
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