Sony NEX-VG30 Camcorder with 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Power Zoom Lens
- BIONZ® Image Processor
- Compatible with Sony E-Mount Lenses
- Exmor APS-C Sized 16.1MP CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ® Image Processor
- Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Power Zoom Lens
- Direct Power Zoom with Variable Speed
- XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF with Eye Sensor
- Microphone Jack with Audio Level Control
- Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 12 Download
- High Res 16MP RAW and JPEG Stills at 6fps
- 3.0 Xtra Fine LCD™ 270° Swivel Display
- Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone
- Comprehensive Manual Controls
- 12 Months Genuine Warranty from Sony Australia
The Sony NEX-VG30 with 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Power Zoom Lens is an interchangeable lens camcorder with Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Power Zoom Lens that offers cinematic video and DSLR quality photos. It features Exmor APS-C Sized 16.1MP CMOS Sensor, a Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone, an XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF with Eye Sensor, a BIONZ image processor and compatible with Sony E-Mount Lenses. It is somewhat an upgrade of Sony's NEX-VG20, with an additional lever for Direct Power Zoom with Variable Speed, Comprehensive Manual Controls, improved electronic viewfinder, and Microphone Jack with Audio Level Control. This camcorder is capable of capturing High Res 16MP RAW and JPEG Stills at 6fps which can be shown clearly via the 3.0 Xtra Fine LCD™ 270° Swivel Display.
Product Features in Detail
Get a sharper view
Shoot pro-quality video with a large, DSLR sized APS-C sensor with 16.1 megapixels
Real cinematic images and sound
Explore a new dimension in creative artistry. Capture beautifully detailed, cinematic video images plus high-quality audio in cinematic 24 frames per second
Add some power to your shots
Add an E-mount lens with a power zoom and smoothly focus in on your subject with up to 11x magnification
Fast and powerful performance
A BIONZ processor ensures clear, detailed video and still images plus quick, responsive shooting
Choose your view
Pick the right E-mount lens for any scene, or use your favorite A-mount DSLR lenses by Carl Zeiss® and Sony (requires adapter)
Capture it all in HD
Capture all the detail with Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 video shooting (AVCHD format) at 24 mbs for increased detail and clarity
Select your frame rate
Shoot smooth, Full HD video footage with a choice of cinematic 24 frames per second, or standard 25/50p frame rates
DSLR quality photos
Shoot stills with DSLR-like picture quality and shallow depth of field for professional looking shots
Touch to control
An adjustable LCD touchscreen offers easy fingertip operation
Record in surround sound
The Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone has four omnidirectional capsules, for stereo or 5.1ch surround sound recording
Advanced, easy-to-use operation
It's all at your fingertips with an assignable dial, direct access keys, and a second REC button for low-angle shots
Get a natural look
The Advanced Dynamic Range Optimizer Adjusts exposure and contrast for natural results in high-contrast scenes and backlit portraits
Add the perfect accessory
An optional XLR adapter lets you add professional standard lighting, microphones and more
Share your footage in HD
Connect directly to an HD TV or PC and view your videos in cinematic Full High Definition
Record on memory stick or SD card
Slip in a high-capacity media card and shoot Full HD video (up to 470 min with 32 GB card) with no tapes or discs to worry about
Included in the Box
Sony NEX-VG30 Camcorder with 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Power Zoom Lens
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV70)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Component A/V Cable
A/V Connecting Cable
USB Cable
Body Cap
Zoom Lens (E PZ 18–200 mm F3.5–6.3 OSS)
Lens hood
Lens Front Cap
Lens Rear Cap
Battery Cover
Wind Screen
Large Eye Cup
CD-ROM ("Handycam®" Application Software)
Remote Commander
Operating Guide
12 Months Genuine Warranty from Sony Australia
Warranty Information
The Sony NEX-VG30 Camcorder with 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Power Zoom Lens comes with 12 Months Genuine Warranty from Sony Australia.
Our products are sourced from authorized Australian suppliers and therefore come with genuine Australian warranty.
Camera Warehouse does not participate in 'Grey Market' or 'Parallel Import' activities.
| Sensor | SENSOR TYPE |
| APS-C size Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | |
| EFFECTIVE PIXELS (VIDEO) | |
| Approx. 13.6 megapixels (16:9) | |
| EFFECTIVE PIXELS (STILL IMAGE) | |
| Approx. 16.1 megapixels (3:2) | |
| Lens | LENS TYPE |
| Sony E-Mount lens | |
| Zoom | DIGITAL ZOOM |
| 2.0x | |
| Exposure | EXPOSURE MODES |
| Multi-segment, touch spot | |
| EXPOSURE COMPENSATION | |
| AE Shift (Dial/Touch Panel) | |
| BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION | |
| Yes (Auto) | |
| MINIMUM ILLUMINATION | |
| 9 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed F3.5) | |
| ISO SENSITIVITY | |
| Still Mode Only: Auto (100–3,200); Manual (100 to 25,600) | |
| White Balance | WHITE BALANCE MODES |
| Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor/WB Temp | |
| Viewfinder | VIEWFINDER TYPE |
| Swivel EVF 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 2359k dots | |
| LCD | SCREEN TYPE |
| 3.0 Xtra Fine LCD™ 270 degree swivel display | |
| ANGLE ADJUSTMENT | |
| Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. | |
| BRIGHTNESS CONTROL | |
| Yes (Menu) | |
| Shutter | SHUTTER SPEED |
| 1/48–1/10000 (movie_24p), 1/60–1/10000 (movie other), 30s–1/4000 (Still) | |
| Focus | FOCUS TYPE |
| Contrast AF | |
| FOCUS MODE | |
| Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus | |
| FOCUS AREA | |
| Multi Point AF (25 points) | |
| Shooting | IMAGE PROCESSOR |
| BIONZ® image processor | |
| SELF-TIMER | |
| Approx.10 sec.(Still Image) | |
| PICTURE EFFECT | |
| Movie and Still: Posterization, Pop color, Retro Photo, Partial Color, High contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Still Only: Soft Focus, Miniature | |
| OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS | |
| Face Detection, Cinematone | |
| Flash | FLASH METERING SYSTEM |
| Pre-flash TTL | |
| FLASH MODE | |
| Auto/Forced/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./Prohibited | |
| FLASH COMPENSATION | |
| Yes (+/-2 EV , 1/3 EV Step) | |
| Storage Media | COMPATIBLE RECORDING MEDIA |
| Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2), Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™, SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher) | |
| Recording | RECORDING FORMAT (VIDEO) |
| HD:MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD™ ver. 2.0 format compatible, STD: MPEG2-PS | |
| RECORDING FORMAT (STILL IMAGE) | |
| DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible | |
| VIDEO RESOLUTION | |
| HD: 1920 x 1080/60 p, 24 p, 60 i(FX, FH), 1440 x 1080/60 i (HQ, LP), STD: 720 x 480/60 i | |
| VIDEO RECORDING RATE (ABR / VBR) | |
| HD PS: Approx.28 Mbps/FX: Approx. 24 Mbps/FH: Approx. 17 Mbps/HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps/LP: Approx. 5 Mbps, STD HQ: 9 Mbps | |
| STILL IMAGE SIZE (PHOTO MODE) | |
| 16.0 megapixels 3:2 (4,912 x 3,264), 13.6 megapixels 16:9 (4,912 x 2,760), 8.4 megapixels 3:2 (3,568 x 2,368), 7.1 megapixels 16:9 (3,568 x 2,000), 4.0 megapixels 3:2 (2,448 x 1,624), 3.4 megapixels 16:9 (2,448 x 1,376) | |
| STILL IMAGE SIZE (MOVIE MODE) | |
| 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1,920 x 1,080), 307K pixels 4:3 (640 x 480), 230K pixels 16:9 (640 x 360) | |
| PROGRESSIVE MODE | |
| HD: 60 p/24 p, Progressive recording | |
| Audio | MICROPHONE |
| Built-in Zoom Microphone | |
| AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT | |
| Dolby® Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1 Creator, Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo | |
| SPEAKER | |
| Monaural Speaker | |
| Interface | INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS |
| Composite Video Out, HDMI Out, Multi/Micro USB Terminal | |
| LENS COVER | |
| Manual | |
| Power | SUPPLIED BATTERY |
| NP-FV70 | |
| POWER CONSUMPTION (VIEWFINDER) | |
| HD: 4.6 W (with SELP18200 Lens), STD: 4.4 W (with SELP18200 Lens) | |
| POWER CONSUMPTION (LCD SCREEN) | |
| HD: 4.2 W (with SELP18200 Lens), STD: 4.0 W (with SELP18200 Lens) | |
| Size & Weight | DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) |
| Approx. 3 5/8 in x 5 1/8 in x 8 3/4 in (Approx. 91 mm x 130 mm x 223 mm) | |
| WEIGHT | |
| Approx.1 lb 6 oz (Approx. 650 g), (NP-FV30 supplied and with SELP18200 lens: Approx.3 lb 2 oz, Approx.1420 g) |
