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-CX400E/ CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ CX510E

Battery pack
Continuous recording time
Typical recording time
Image quality
HD
MP4
STD
HD
MP4
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
150
170
165
75
85
80
NP-FV70
315
355
345
155
175
170
NP-FV100
625
710
680
310
355
340


HDR-PJ420E/ PJ420VE/ PJ430/ PJ430E/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE/ PJ510E

Battery pack
Continuous recording time
Typical recording time
Image quality
HD
MP4
STD
HD
MP4
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
140
155
150
70
75
75
NP-FV70
290
325
315
145
160
155
NP-FV100
580
650
625
290
325
310

  • 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 [Shooting Mode], 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, depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder, such as when use your camcorder in low temperatures.

Playing time

Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute)

HDR-CX400E/ CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ CX510E

Battery pack
Image quality
HD
MP4
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
240
240
255
NP-FV70
490
490
525
NP-FV100
980
980
1,045


HDR-PJ420E/ PJ420VE/ PJ430/ PJ430E/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE/ PJ510E

Battery pack
Image quality
HD
MP4
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
225
225
240
NP-FV70
465
465
490
NP-FV100
925
925
980