Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack


“HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard definition image quality.

Recording time

Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute)
HDR-PJ710VE/PJ720E

Battery pack
Continuous recording time
Typical recording time
Image quality
HD
STD
HD
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
110
120
55
60
NP-FV70
230
250
115
125
NP-FV100
455
500
225
250


HDR-CX730E/ CX740VE/ CX760E/ CX760VE/ PJ740VE/ PJ760E/ PJ760VE

Battery pack
Continuous recording time
Typical recording time
Image quality
HD
STD
HD
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
110
115
120
125
55
55
60
60
NP-FV70
230
240
250
260
115
120
125
130
NP-FV100
455
485
500
515
225
240
250
255

  • Top: When the LCD screen is opened
    Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen

  • Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with [REC Mode] set to [Standard ].

  • Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming.

  • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 ˚C (77 °F). 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended.

  • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

  • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

Playing time

Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute)
HDR-PJ710VE/PJ720E

Battery pack
Image quality
HD
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
200
215
NP-FV70
415
440
NP-FV100
830
870


HDR-CX730E/ CX740VE/ CX760E/ CX760VE/ PJ740VE/ PJ760E/ PJ760VE

Battery pack
Image quality
HD
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
200
225
215
240
NP-FV70
415
465
440
490
NP-FV100
830
925
870
980

  • Top: When the LCD screen is opened
    Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen