Sony announces two new flash memory-based high definition camcorders today – the HDR-CX520V and the HDR-CX500V. Both cameras capture full 1920 x 1080 resolution video and up to 12 megapixel photos on internal flash memory with support for up to 25 hours of HD video on the 64GB model (the HDR-CX520V pictured above).

Common features of both cameras include the ability to output 60p video – automatically converting convert to 60 frames per second on compatible HDTV sets.

The camcorder’s Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode now comes with 3 way Shake Canceling. 3 Way Shake Canceling reduces camera/hand shake in three different directions – the vertical and horizontal shake is corrected by optical image stabilization system while the lateral roll shake is now corrected by electronic image stabilization.

There’s also the BIONZ imaging processor which now adds a Face Touch function. With Face Touch, users simply select a person to be prioritized by the camcorder simply by touching a detected face on the screen. Once a face is selected, the camcorder prioritizes and optimizes focus, skin color, and brightness for that selected individual.  There’s also a new feature called Smile Shutter technology which allows the camcorder to detect and capture smiling photos while simultaneously recording video.

Other cool features include:

• Back illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor with twice the sensitivity of current front-illuminated CMOS sensor at F2.0
• Built-in GPS antenna and NAVTEQ digital maps can geo-tag your videos and photos
• Supports optional DVDirect Express DVD writer
• Built-in zoom microphone with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound
• Instant power-on feature when the LCD is opened
• User interface comes with new operation bar for scroll searching of all menu items and a customizable shortcut menu
• Highlight Scenario which saves up to 8 highlight scenes for viewing again later on
• Record content onto optional Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX media

The HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V will be available in Sept for approximately $1100 and $1300 respectively. The HDR-CX500V comes with 32B of internal flash memory while the HDR-CX520V comes with 64GB of internal flash memory.

Here are pictures of the HDR-CX520V:

Here are pictures of the HDR-CX500V:

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