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The star of Sony's lineup is the new 1/3.15-inch back-illuminated Exmor-R CMOS sensor, which Sony is featuring in its top two models, the HDR-XR500 and HDR-XR520. The new sensor design moves the photodiode from beneath the circuitry wires to above; presumably less interference will mean improved sensitivity, particularly in low light conditions. Camcorders with the new sensor will also be capable of capturing 12-megapixel still photos.