The Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V is a fully featured handy-cam that is priced very high at $1000, but if you really want a Sony Handy-cam, to show off to your friends, this is the right choice. At present, Sony has produced two high end models known as the Sony Handycam HDR- CX550V and Sony Handy-cam HDR-XR550V.

Although they have varying model designs, they have similar features in terms of a large G series lens, a 64 GB memory, a built in and a 3.5 inch LCD that is available with EVF. There are additional features like a headphone, mic and shutter controls.

Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V

Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V has 6 megapixel Exmor R CMOS that is available in 1/2.88 inches. The lens gives good quality video recording with a minimum illumination of standard 11, low light at 3 and Night shot features are not available.

The LCD display has 3.5 inch 921,000 dot touch screen with an internal memory of 64GB flash with SDXC compatibility. HD recording is available in AVCHD 1080/60i24, 17Mbps. Manual shutter speed and iris are available and there is accessory shoe available with Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V.

There are 5.1 channels available, and there are ports available for headphone jacks. The camera is lightweight available at 17 ounces and is easily available in the market. If you are looking for the Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V, you can easily find it at circuit city, crutch field, amazon.com, newegg.com and B&H Photo video.

The camcorder has all the features you can find in any camcorder manual including the latest geotagging that is a major lure for most buyers. Although the features are not very practical as they are not much of use for the amateur video shooting schedule, focus is commendable as it performs very well. Some of the consumers have issues regarding the menu system available with Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V.

There are no wind filters available in the fully featured latest technology camcorder. The audio control needs fine tuning and the resolution needs an upgrading. Although the camcorder lacks all the features associated with HD video quality, it is very expensive which is typical with all Sony Handycams.

The touch screen technology is very frustrating even for the techno savvy photographer. Although Sony Camcorder stands above the rest, the video quality is not up to the mark, but when compared with all other models of Sony Camcorders, this model is far better in video quality. If you are looking for the latest technology in Camcorders you can prefer to buy the Sony camcorder model CX550V.