Sony HDR-CX380 Specification Guide

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Key Features
1920x1080 Full HD 24p/60p  w/8.9MP Exmor R
®
 CMOS Sensor
Create cinematic video in high definition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p and high quality 8.9MP still images.   
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.  
Up to 6hr 25min recording with 16GB
1
 embedded Flash Memory
The built-in 16GB
1
 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 6 hours 25 minutes of 
high definition video footage (HD LP mode). 
55x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while 
maintaining HD image quality.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical 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.
3.0” wide Clear Photo Plus™ LCD (230k) touch screen 
The 3.0” (16:9) Clear Photo Plus™ LCD touch screen (230K) 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. Use the touchscreen to select faces and objects to keep in focus 
and monitor levels of exposure while you record.  
Wide Angle G lens to capture more of what you want
Experience the pinnacle of Sony
®
 lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. 
Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color 
reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 26.8mm focal length in 
Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.
Expanded recording/monitoring with mic/headphone jack
Features dedicated mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and 
convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold 
separately).
Shoot high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4 video
Select between HD video in the AVCHD or MP4 format for highest quality or easy transfer and 
sharing.AVCHD provides premium video that can be enjoyed on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal 
for capturing precious memories at special occasions, family vacations and other moments you 
want to treasure for a lifetime. MP4 is great for those moments that you want to quickly share on 
your social networks or store on the cloud. 
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.
HDR-CX380/B
High Definition Camcorder
Cherish family memories forever with gorgeous, Full HD 60p quality, 
55x Extended Zoom and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization to 
keep things clear and shake free. You can even tap to focus and track 
your subjects with the bright, 3.0” touchscreen and shoot over six hours 
footage on the built-in memory.