Name: NEX-VG20
Brand: Sony
SKU: 273029
Rating: 4.2 (47 reviews)

good and often works well
solid and well-built
stable and optimal performance

slow shutter mode on most videocams
very expensive product including its accessories
18-200mm kit lens not as refined as a traditional camcorder

Sensor type: CMOS
Effective megapixels: 16.1 Mpx
Maximum aperture: 6.3
Auto focus: yes
Display diagonal: 3 in
Touchscreen: yes
Maximum resolution: 1920, 1080 px

Sony NEX-VG20 - Pros & Cons

good and often works well
solid and well-built
stable and optimal performance
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
Colours on video images are bright and punchy
Great range of extra accessories and lenses available
The touchscreen is easy to use
and options are reasonably well placed
reach an enthusiastic audience of students
enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers

slow shutter mode on most videocams
very expensive product including its accessories
18-200mm kit lens not as refined as a traditional camcorder
as a stills camera is a little tricky
lack of XLR inputs
does suffer from some degree of rolling shutter and moire
radio announcer and DJ
mic was picking up the noise of the zoom ring as it moved
rubbery gripping texture of the camera that will resist slippage
footage looked so bad
The auto focus is a bit slow to respond especially
the camera does not have good low light capability
filter to get the shot
Slowing the shutter in daylight results in a very overexposed shot
camera requires a little bit of explaining
find some of the menus and functions somewhat frustrating
Clumsy menus and settings info

Sony - Video Reviews (7)

Sony NEX-VG20 Hands-On with Sample Footage

Sony NEX-VG20 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Effective megapixels	16.1 Mpx
Total megapixels	16.1 Mpx

Optical zoom	11.0 x
Minimum aperture	3.5
Maximum aperture	6.3
Focal length equiv	29 - 322
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	18 - 200
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto focus	yes
Filter size	2.64 in

Camera shutter speed	0.25 s
Continuous shooting	yes
Built-in flash	no
3D support	no
Face detection	yes

Built-in microphone	yes
Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Audio system	Dolby Digital 5.1
Noise reduction	yes

Height	5.12 in
Width	3.58 in
Depth	8.78 in
Weight	22.75 oz

Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
AC adapter included	yes

Maximum image resolution	4912 x 3264 px
White balance modes	Auto
Indoor white balance	yes
Outdoor white balance	yes
Onepush white balance	yes
Supported image file formats	RAW
Image stabilizer	no
Supported aspect ratios	3:2 16:9

Built-in display	yes
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	3.0 in
Touchscreen	yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic
Viewfinder screen size	0.43 in

Resolution	1920.0 px
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
HD type	Full HD

Colour of product	Black

Compatible memory cards	MS PRO Duo MS Pro-HG Duo MS Pro-HG Duo HX SD SDHC SDXC
Storage types	Memory card

HDMI	yes
Microphone port	yes
DC-in jack	yes
PictBridge	no

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Sony NEX-VG20 Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

Sony NEX-VG20 Review: Sony NEX VG-20 - pagina 2 - p 17349

FWD Magazine

Review: Sony NEX VG-20 - pagina 2 - p 17349

De VG-20 van Sony is een videocamera. Of een fototoestel. Of wacht, het is allebei.

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 06.04.2015

Sony NEX-VG20

Sony NEX-VG20 (Video Camera): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Videomaker

Published: 01.05.2012

Sony NEX-VG20H Interchangeable Lens Camera Review

Upon first glance the NEX-VG20H looks as if someone attached the lens of a DSLR onto the body of a Sony Handycam. The shiny metal lens is a great contrast

CNET

Published: 24.01.2012

Sony NEX-VG20

Given the price of other large-sensor, interchangeable-lens systems, the NEX-VG20 offers excellent value for anyone who prefers shooting video on a camcorder-style body rather than on a video-enabled SLR.

DPReview

Published: 24.08.2011

Sony launches NEX-VG20 Handycam Camcorder

Sony has announced the NEX-VG20, an updated version of its VG-10 Handycam Camcorder capable of 1080p60 recording. The camera captures its AVCHD 2.0 footage on the same 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that is also in use in the NEX-5N and C3 consumer still cameras. Upgrades include improved manual controls and grips that have been modified for better low-angle shooting. The camera's a Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone that now supports stereo and 5.1 channel surround. VG20 users will be able to choose from seven E-mount lenses or use the optional LA-EA2 lens mount adaptor to attach Sony's A-mount optics to the camera. The VG20 will be available at retailers in November for $2,199 with the 18-200 F3.5-6.3 E-mount lens or $1,599 as a body-only version.