The Sony HDR-CX220 HD Handycam Camcorder features an 8.9MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and a 27x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens. The CX220 is capable of capturing Full HD 1080/60p video and 8.9MP still images. SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode delivers smooth video, and 3-Way-Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother results.

Users can monitor and playback footage via a 2.7" Clear Photo LCD display with 230K dot resolution. Recording formats include high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4. Intelligent Auto mode analyzes your shot and automatically selects the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes, with 60 different possible combinations. Finally, a built-in USB cable provides a connection to your computer for charging or file transfer and fits conveniently into the hand strap, so it's out of the way until you need it.