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Sony NEX-VG20

From the manufacturer's website:

" The Sony NEX-VG20 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder is the updated, second generation of the large-sensor Handycam camcorder, featuring an even higher-resolution CMOS chip and new 24p & 60p recording modes at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Like its predecessor, the NEX-VG10, the VG20 has an APS-sized sensor and an E-mount for attaching Sony's growing family of compatible lenses, and so the camcorder enables the shallow depth of field for which DSLR video cameras are so highly prized. But the NEX-VG20 also succeeds where DSLRs fall short. Physically a camcorder, it's specifically designed for shooting motion video with ease and comfort. "

This camera is also known as (or is very similar to):

  • NEX-VG10
  • NEX-VG30
  • NEX-VG900


Testing

Our testing confirms that EditReady successfully converts Sony NEX-VG20 footage. This means that files from the Sony NEX-VG20 can be converted and transcoded, and played in applications like Quicktime Player, iMovie, Avid, and Final Cut Pro.

Our testing confirms that ClipWrap also successfully converts Sony NEX-VG20 AVCHD (mts) footage. This means that files from the Sony NEX-VG20 can be converted and transcoded, and played in applications like Quicktime Player, iMovie, Avid, and Final Cut Pro. If you're using a Mac running Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, ClipWrap is a great solution for working with these files. If you're on a newer Mac, we recommend using EditReady.


EditReady works with Sony NEX-VG20 files

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EditReady works great with the video files recorded by the Sony NEX-VG20. You can easily preview the files, edit their metadata, apply LUTs, and transcode them to formats like ProRes, DNxHD or H.264. It's the fastest and easiest way to get from capture to edit.

Supported NEX-VG20 Formats

Frame Size Framerate Supported
1920 x 1080 60p
1920 x 1080 60i
1920 x 1080 24p
1440 x 1080 60i

We've done our best to include all of the formats this camera supports, but if we've missed any, please let us know.