Sony NEX-VG10

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NEX-VG10 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
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Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Sony NEX-VG10
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Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	NEX-VG10
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1999.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2010-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	45.9 oz (1,300 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	3.8 x 5.2 x 11.6 in. (97 x 132 x 294 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	14.6
Effective Megapixels:	14.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.11"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, Other), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG,
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1440x1080
Movie Frame Rate:	60i, 60i
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E-mount
Kit Lens:	Sony SEL18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 300 mm
Zoom Ratio:	11.10x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W) / f/6.3 - 40 (T)
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	67mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 1,152K dots LCD
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	13.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Auto-lock accessory hotshoe (alpha), coldshoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI (Type C), DC Input, External Mic Jack (Stereo mini 3.5mm) , External Headphone Jack (Stereo mini 3.5mm)
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FV70
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FV70 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 5.2; Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 download coupon
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	First consumer-grade interchangeable lens camcorder. Uses Sony NEX E-mount lenses.