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AG-HVX200, AG-HVX200A

The AG-HVX200 is a fixed-lens hybrid camcorder released in December 2005 for 60 Hz market
and April 2006 for 50 Hz market. The camcorder allows file-based recording onto P2 cards, as
well recording onto traditional MiniDV cassettes.

The imaging section employs a 3CCD system with 1/3 inch sensors, each having about 520,000
photosites. High definition resolution is achieved by both horizontal and vertical spatial offset or
pixel shifting, though the effective resolution does not exceed 600 lines either horizontally or
vertically[4].

The camcorder is capable of recording in several standard-definition and high-definition video

formats. The image is always scanned progressively at 1920×1080 resolution, then is downsized
to target frame size.

Recording formats:

 DVCPRO HD: 720p (960x720), 1080i (1280x1080 for 60 Hz regions, 1440x1080 for
50 Hz regions) at 100 Mbit/s
 DVCPRO50: 480i for 60 Hz regions, 576i for 50 Hz regions at 50 Mbit/s
 DVCPRO: 480i for 60 Hz regions, 576i for 50 Hz regions at 25 Mbit/s
 DV: 480i for 60 Hz regions, 576i for 50 Hz regions at 25 Mbit/s

All formats can be recorded onto P2 cards. Only standard DV video can be recorded to MiniDV
tapes. In 720p mode the camcorder offers variable shooting rates for
overcranking/undercranking.

The updated model, AG-HVX200A, was released in late May 2008. Among other changes, the
HVX200A features improved CCDs and an adjusted lens. These changes improved image
quality in addition to providing a wider angle of view