No longer the preserve of the pros, super-smooth slow-motion shots can be yours, too. The CX520 has a high-quality 120fps (frames per second) slow-mo mode, which is fantastic for action shots involving skateboarding, bike jumps, free-running and the like...
The much vaunted low-light recording capabilities are OK and may help you out of the odd troublesome spot but there’s still no substitute for either plenty of natural light or a simple lighting-rig to help lift the gloom and ensure healthy-looking s...
Comfortable to hold and use, and capable of rock-solid movie clips, the CX520 is a dependable addition to the ranks of HD camcorders. Videophiles may begrudge the odd absence from the tech specs but otherwise there’s a lot here to really enjoy. Best...
The Sony HDR-CX520 is a feature-packed camcorder that performs impressively across the board. However, if you're not a frequent shooter, you may want to consider the cheaper Sony HDR-CX500V - it offers all of the same functionality, but with less memo...
Abstract: Sony is claiming two world firsts for its current crop of high-end camcorders, the first being a three-way optical image stabiliser (all its rivals offer two-way), which promises to reduce camera shake by up to 10 per cent, and built-in GPS so you can ...
Good sensitivity, Excellent image stabilisation, 5.1 surround sound
Complicated menus, Irritating manual focus, Narrow lens, No microphone input
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Published: 2010-02-24, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Compact design; first-rate video quality and performance; geotagging videos is fun, if limited
No SD card support, awkward control layout, no wind filter, no manual shutter speed, iris, or audio controls, expensive
The geotagging capability remains mostly a novelty, but the top-notch video quality of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V make them worthy options. Because internal memory is overpriced, the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two, though you...
For what it offers, the Handycam HDR-CX520V is expensive, especially when you consider that two of the most trumpeted features only work marginally better than before, or don’t offer any real benefit yet. The HDR-CX520V has some good qualities, but...
Improved image stabilisation, 12-megapixel still image mode, impressive range of features
HDR-CX500V offers better value for money
The Sony HDR-CX520 is a feature-packed camcorder that performs impressively across the board. However, if you're not a frequent shooter, you may want to consider the cheaper Sony HDR-CX500V -- it offers all of the same functionality, but with less memory...
