Camera

• Camera Type: Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Imaging Sensor

• Imaging Sensor: 1/4" (4.5mm) Back-illuminated Exmor™ CMOS Sensor
• Processor: BIONZ™ Image processor
• Pixel Gross: Approx. 4200K pixels
• Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 1670K pixels (4: 3)
• Color Filter System: ClearVid™ array

Recording

• Media Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo™; Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ (High Speed); Memory Stick PRODuo ™ (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ™; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
• Still Image Mode: JPEG
• Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 3.3 megapixels
• Still Image Size 16:9: Movie mode: 3.0 megapixels 16:9 (2304x1296); Photo mode: 2.5 megapixels 16:9 (2112x1188)
• Still Image Size 4:3: Movie mode: 2.2 megapixels 4:3 (1728x1296); Photo mode: 3.3 megapixels 4:3 (2112x1584)
• Video Format: HD: MPEG4-AVC/ H.264 (AVCHD); STD: MPEG2-PS
• Video Mode: HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps/ FX: Approx. 24Mbps/ FH: Approx. 17Mbps/ HQ: Approx. 9Mbps/ LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps
• Video Resolution: HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 60i (FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); STD: 720x480/60i
• Video Actual (Pixel): Approx. 1490K pixels (16:9), Approx. 1120K pixels (4:3)
• Video Signal: HD: HDTV 1080/60p, 60i; STD: NTSC color, EIA standards
• Photo Capture from Movie: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
• Dual Record: 3.0 megapixels 16:9 (2304 x 1296); 2.2 megapixels 4:3 (1728 x 1296)
• Audio Format: Dolby® Digital 2 ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
• Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monaural Speaker
• Mic Level Control: Yes (2steps)
• Still Image File Format: DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
• Still Image Size(Photo Mode): 3.3 megapixels 4:3 (2112x1584); 2.5 megapixels 16:9 (2112x1188); 1.9 megapixels 4:3 (1600x1200); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
• Wind Noise Reduction: Yes (Off / On)
• Wind Position: Yes (Auto)

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type: G Lens™
• Lens Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot™ Image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
• Aperture: F1.8-F3.4
• Optical Zoom: 30x
• Digital Zoom: 350x
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Movie Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm - 1095mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 32.5mm - 975mm (16:9), 29.8mm - 894mm (4:3)
• Filter Diameter: 37mm
• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 44cm (Tele Macro)
• Extended Zoom: 42x
• Focal Distance: f = 2.1mm - 63mm
• Steady Shot Mode: Active: 30.9mm - 1297mm

LCD Display

• LCD Type: 3.0" Clear Photo™ LCD display (230K) Wide (16:9)
• Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
• Brightness Control: Yes (Menu)
• Coverage: 1
• Live View: Yes
• Grid Display: Guide Frame
• Touch Panel: Yes

Focus Control

• Focus System: Contrast AF
• Focus Points: 1 point
• AF Modes: Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
• Focus Area: Full range Focus / Spot Focus
• Focus Features: Tracking Focus
• AF Illuminator: Yes

Exposure System

• Metering Modes: Multi-segment / Spot
• Exposure Compensation: AE Shift (Touch Panel)
• Exposure Settings: Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
• Scene Mode(s): Auto / Twilight / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
• D-Range Optimizer: Yes
• Noise Reduction: Yes
• White Balance Mode: Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
• Minimum Illumination: Standard: 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
• Auto Iris Control: F1.8 - F10.0
• Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
• Gain Control: Auto
• LOW LUX Mode: Yes

Drive System

• Drive Mode: Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
• Shutter Speeds: Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/1000; Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF): 1/60 - 1/10000; Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/10000; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/10000

Convenience Features

• Quick On: Yes (Power On by LCD)
• Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
• S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes (Touch Panel)
• Fader Effect(s): White / Black
• Date / Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
• Erase/Protect: Yes / Yes
• Media/Battery Indicator: Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/ Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
• Power Save Mode: Auto Shut-off (5minutes)
• Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show
• Video Playback Options: Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save/ Playback/ Erase); Hightlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)
• Built-in USB Cable: Yes (USB Charge Available)
• Easy Handycam/Help Function: -/-
• Multiple Language Display: English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
• One Touch Disc Burn: Yes (Menu)
• View & Index: Event

Advanced Features

• Face Detection: Yes
• Smile Shutter™ technology: Dual Capture / Always On / Off
• Golf Shot: Yes
• Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot™ Image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
• Intelligent Auto: Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light
• x.v.Color™: Yes
• Audio Level Display: Yes
• Priority Setting (for Face Detection): Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority
• Smooth Slow Rec: Yes

Interface

• Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC compatible
• SD Output: Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)); Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied)); S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately))
• HD Output: HDMI Out (mini) (sold separately); Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied))
• USB Port(s): TypeA, mini-AB/ USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/ MTP)
• BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes
• PhotoTV HD: Yes
• DVDirect: Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported (sold separately))
• Microphone Input: Stereo Minijack
• Remote Jack: A/V Remote terminal
• Direct Copy: Yes
• A/V Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
• DC IN: Yes
• HDMI Terminal: Yes (mini)

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.): Approx. 2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 7/ 8inch (52.5x57x123.5mm)
• Weight(Approx) (Main unit only): Approx. 8.8 oz (250g)