Sony Handycam HDR-CX700VE

High-definition flagship camcorder with wide-angle lens

Sony Handycam HDR-CX700VE
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model HDR-CX700VE

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.88-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor with 6.65MP effective
PROCESSOR BIONZ image processor for high-speed data processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast detection AF with face detection and tracking
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-based system only
VIDEO 1920x1080 50p AVCHD, 28Mbps high bit-rate
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode
BURST RATE Not applicable for video-centric camcorder
VIEWFINDER 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder, 201k dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD, 921k dots, touch-sensitive
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, HDMI, Component, Composite, Mic/Headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Internal 96GB flash memory plus Memory Stick/SD slot
WEATHER SEALING Standard consumer plastic build, no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 120 minutes continuous recording with NP-FV50

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Handycam HDR-CX700VE

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present Dedicated photo button
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Menu-based mode selection
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via touch screen
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Manual control dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Manual control dial
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Sony Handycam HDR-CX700VE

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Sony Handycam HDR-CX700VE Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.88-inch Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 6.65 Megapixels
ISO Range Auto
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/6 - 1/10000 sec
Burst Rate N/A
Video 1920x1080 50p
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot Active
Viewfinder 0.2-inch EVF
LCD 3.0-inch Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Connectivity HDMI, USB, Mic, Headphone
Battery Life 120 mins
Weight 450g
Dimensions 65 x 74 x 138 mm