- - 1 MP CMOS 25.4 / 2.9 mm (1 / 2.9") Black
- - Optical zoom: 12x Digital zoom: 150x
- - Internal storage capacity: 120 GB
- - Built-in flash
- - LCD 8.13 cm (3.2")
- - 1920 x 1080 pixels
- - Built-in microphone
- - PictBridge HDMI DC-in jack
- - Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 1.5 h
6.63 Megapixel CCD (1/2.9"), 120 GB HDD, Memory Stick, MPEG2 (1920 x 1080), JPEG (max.4000 x 3000 Pixel), 12x Zoom, 150x Digitaler Zoom, SteadyShot image stabilization, 3.2” Wide LCD, PictBridge, Memory Stick (Duo/Pro Duo) Slot, USB 2.0 (In/Out), Video (Out), Audio (Out), S-Video (Out), Component Video (out), HDMI (out),Li-Ion
-Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording at high bit-rate using AVCHD format
-Up to 101 hours HD recording on 240GB hard drive plus HYBRID recording on optional Memory Stick™
-Exmor™ R CMOS sensor with approx. 2x increase in sensitivity for brilliant picture quality even in low-light conditions
-BIONZ high-speed image processor
-Premium Sony G Lens with 12x optical zoom. Optimized for superior optical performance with advanced Handycam® imaging features
-Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for up to 10x wider image stabilizing area: assures stable images even while walking
-x.v.Colour mode for vivid, lifelike colours with compatible TV
-Face Detection automatically gives clearer, natural looking faces. Smile Shutter automatically captures photos of smiles even during video shooting
-D-Range Optimiser with Auto Backlight Correction adjusts exposure and contrast for evenly-exposed backlit shots
-12 megapixel still photo recording onto internal HDD or removable Memory Stick™
-Advanced Dual Rec (simultaneous movie and 8.3 megapixel still image recording)
-Automatic geotagging by GPS with Map Index: see where video clips were shot on the Map on LCD
-Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches
-Highlight Playback automatically creates fun summary of movie highlights with music soundtrack and transition
-Photo-quality 3.2” Wide Xtra Fine LCD with easy to use touchscreen
-0.27" (123k dot) Wide Colour Viewfinder
-Power on by LCD: quick start-up from standby with ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode
-5.1 surround sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects
-HDMI™/component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV
-BRAVIA Sync via HDMI™ connection for playback control via compatible BRAVIA TV remote control
-Up to 6 hours STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery)
-One Touch Disc Burn and Easy PC back up via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection
-Assignable Dial for manual focus and iris control
-Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser PC software for managing and uploading video and photos in calendar view
Sony HDR-XR500VE, 1 MP, CMOS, 25.4 / 2.9 mm (1 / 2.9"), 120 GB, 8.13 cm (3.2"), LCD
Sony HDR-XR500VE. Total megapixels: 1 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 2.9 mm (1 / 2.9"). Optical zoom: 12x, Digital zoom: 150x, Focal length range: 5.5 - 60 mm. Internal storage capacity: 120 GB. Camera shutter speed: 1/2 - 1/800 s. Display diagonal: 8.13 cm (3.2"), Display: LCD
Very sensitive Exmor R sensor, Excellent stabilizer, Large screen, Microphone socket, High capacity and storage... 
Unconvincing GPS function, A bit heavy...