Compare Sony HXR-MC50U (64 GB) Flash Media, Hard Drive, AVCHD Camcorder to Sony HDR-CX580V (32 GB) High Definition AVC, AVCHD Camcorder

The Sony HXR-MC50U Demo Unit Ultra Compact Pro AVCHD Camcorder combines small form factor with professional design for a high-quality tool that can gather images practically anywhere without calling attention to itself. Much like the consumer equivalent HDR-CX550V, the HXR-MC50U captures 1920 x 1080 video at the full 24Mbps bit rate possible in the AVCHD format. That means smooth, high-resolution HD video that captures every detail recorded through the camera's 10x wide-angle zoom lens. Further distinguishing the HXR-MC50U is the addition of an ECM shotgun microphone (with holder), a large lens hood, and a high-capacity battery for extended shooting times. The changes also extend to the inside, in the form of increased image control via an assignable dial that gives you manual control over focus, exposure, white balance, iris, and shutter speed. USB 2.0 connectivity plus HDMI output to any HDTV let you easily edit and present your video to its best advantage. Less

Bring your memories to life in 1920 x 1080 60p/24p Full HD with the HDR-CX580V Handycam camcorder. Store them all on the 32GB of embedded Flash memory capable of holding up to 11 hours of HD footage at a time1 or use the dedicated slot to insert a compatible SD card or Memory Stick for added space. Increase your cinematic prowess with CinemaTone presets and advanced manual controls with expanded focus, zebra and peaking and let Optical SteadyShot image stabilization help take the shake out of your movies. Get an even closer take on the action with 20x extended digital zoom while advanced Face Detection automatically reduces background noise and improves the clarity of recorded voices. Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Get more in every shot with a wide angle G lens and view it all in crystal clarity on the 3 Xtra Fine LCD touch screen (921K) with TruBlack technology. Less