Sony Lens 57x optical zoom.
See everything up close.
This model comes with a high quality Sony 57x optical zoom lens. With such an amazing zooming capability, users can capture far away subjects such as birds, wildlife, and sports, even when they cannot get physically close to the subjects.

Steady Shot
Clear video even on the move
SteadyShot will enable you to capture smooth footages. The ability to shoot steadily even on the move is an invaluable benefit for many users.

2.7” Wide Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD delivers better visibility for both indoors and outdoors, higher screen resolution, sharper contrast and more accurate colour reproduction than conventional hybrid LCD screens. Even under bright sunshine, the image does not wash out and users can check the framing and subject colour tones in details.

Intelligent Auto
Capturing great images in a breeze
Intelligent Auto makes capturing beautiful images a breeze. With Intelligent Auto, Handycam camcorder will automatically recognize up to 18 different combinations of scenes and adjust the camera settings accordingly for the best results.

“DVDirect Express” and Direct Copy
Easy sharing and backup
Connect your Handycam camcorder with “DVDirect Express” DVD writer, just one touch of a button is all it takes to burn video footages on to a DVD and playback footages on Handycam camcorder or TV - without using a PC.

Slim and compact size
Easy to bring it around
DCR-SX21 has an incredibly slim and compact body, which makes it easy for users to bring it around casually in a jacket pocket or a small handbag.

Picture Motion Browser (PMB)
The bundled PMB software offers useful post-shooting solutions such as importing videos and images from the camcorder, and managing and viewing imported contents, all in an intuitive user interface.

Memory card slot compatibility (MS/SD)

DCR-PJ5 accepts two types of memory cards so that a variety of users can fully enjoy the benefits of Handycam experience by having the choice to select the type of memory cards depending on their needs.

Built-in LED video light

The integrated LED video light is a great addition to help users to shoot great video even in a dark environment

Face-Detection Technology

Face Detection is an intelligent technology that will automatically detect up to eight faces in a scene and optimize the exposure for the best results.

Specifications

SD Video Codec MPEG2-PS

Media Storage Type Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / PRO-HG Duo™ / SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

Image Sensor 1/8 type (2.25mm) Advanced HAD® (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDImager

Image Processor Sony Imaging Processor

Lens / Filter Diameter SONY Lens / -

Optical / Digital Zoom 57x / 1800x

Audio Format Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator

Zoom Mic Yes

Maximum Still Image Resolution (Photo Mode) Approx. 560K pixels (4:3)

Image Stabilisation Electrical SteadyShot™ image stabilization

LCD Screen Size & Type 6.7cm (2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide (16:9)

Built-in LED Video Light Yes

Face Detection Yes

Intelligent Auto Portrait/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Night Scene/Macro

Backlight Compensation Yes (Auto)

Direct Copy Yes

Face Index Yes

Film Roll Index Yes

Quick On Yes (Power On by LCD)

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 54 x 55.5 x 124.5mm

Mass (w/o Tape, Battery, etc.) Approx. 195g

Supplied Accessories

AC Adaptor Yes

Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FV30

AV Cable Yes

USB Cable Yes

Power Cord Yes

Length:

110mm

Width:

150mm

Thickness:

150mm

Weight:

1000g

Colour:

Black

Model:

SX21

Pixels:

24.1 MP

Memory type:

SD card

Display size:

2.7"

Optical zoom:

57x

HD video:

Full HD

Camera type:

Video