Sony's 32GB HDR-PJ650 HD Handycam Camcorder with Projector in black is a Full HD 1920 x 1080 video camera that shoots at either 60 or 24 progressive frames per second and stores the video on its 32GB of internal flash memory. The camcorder features BIONZ image processor and a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor for improved low light sensitivity. The wide-angle Sony G 12x optical zoom lens provides a sharp image, and the included lens hood helps to protect against lens flares that can degrade the image. Sony's Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system with Active Mode provides for improved camera shake reduction and smooth moving images. Features such as manual touch panel focus, zebra bars, expanded focus mode, and peaking provide for greater exposure and focus control. The video camera is configured with an electronic viewfinder and 3.0" flip out touchscreen LCD.

With the HDR-PJ650 you can capture in 24p mode and use the CinemaTone gamma presets for cinematic effect. You can also take 20.4MP still photos while simultaneously shooting HD video (in some modes). You can choose from AVCHD or MP4 formats for image quality or smaller file sizes depending on your needs.

Built-in to the camera is a 5.1 channel surround sound microphone, and a manually adjustable audio level control allows improved audio recording. A dedicated headphone jack allows consistent audio monitoring while an external mic jack allows the camera to accept audio input from an optional external mic.

The HDR-PJ650 also includes a built-in 20 lumen projector that allows you project video at up to a 100" diagonal size without having to connect to a playback device. The camera has a dedicated microHDMI port that allows you to project media from your tablet, phone, laptop or other HDMI enabled device. The camera can automatically create short movies complete with music and transitions based on preset configurations. Sony's Direct Copy allows you to copy files from the camera's internal flash memory directly to an external USB drive using a Sony USB cable (external USB drive and cable are optional and sold separately). The camera can also access videos stored on the external drive for playback on an HDTV. The built-in USB connector plugs into a computer for file transfer or camera charging, with two minutes of charge time providing one minute of recording time.

The HDR-PJ650 comes with various automatic features to simplify the shooting process. For example, a Contrast AF auto focus system is included as is Tracking Focus. The Tracking Focus feature works as an extension of Face Detection and allows you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus automatically follow the selected object. If the object leaves the frame and subsequently returns, Tracking Focus will resume operation and follow focus on the selected object. Additionally when Face Detection identifies people in a scene, the camera engages an acoustic processor to reduce background noise, which combined with the camera's Wind Reduction results in making recorded voices clearer. The HDR-PJ650 includes Sony's Intelligent Auto mode, which analyzes a shot, and automatically selects the appropriate settings from among ten distinct scene modes. Other modes include NightShot, which provides for shooting in complete darkness using infrared and Sony's Golf Shot setting to capture a few seconds of motion as a sequence of 22 high-resolution still photos