| Color Filter System |
ClearVid array |
| Effective Picture Resolution |
Approx. 6140K pixels (16:9) |
| Imaging Sensor |
1/2.88" (6.3mm) Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| Pixel Gross |
Approx. 6650K pixels |
| Processor |
BIONZ Image processor |
| Still Image Size 4:3 |
Movie mode: 18.1 megapixels 4:3 (4912x3680); Photo mode: 18.1 megapixels 4:3 (4912x3680) |
| Video Mode |
HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps / FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx. 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps |
| Audio Format |
Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator; Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
| Dual Record |
24.1 megapixels 16:9 (6544x3680); 12.3 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080) |
| Internal Media |
Flash Memory 96GB |
| Media Type |
Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher) |
| Mic Level Control |
Yes (2steps) |
| Microphone/Speaker |
Built-in Zoom Microphone; Clear Phase Stereo Speaker |
| Photo Capture from Movie |
2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360) |
| Recording and Playback Times (2ch) |
HD PS: Approx. 7h40m (Approx. 7h40m); HD FX: Approx. 9h05m (Approx. 9h05m); HD FH: Approx. 12h25m (Approx. 12h25m); HD HQ: Approx. 22h05m (Approx. 16h40m); HD LP: Approx. 38h40m (Approx. 31h35m); STD HQ: Approx. 23h05m (Approx. 21h10m) |
| Recording and Playback Times (5.1ch) |
HD PS: Approx. 7h40m; HD FX: Approx. 9h00m; HD FH: Approx. 12h15m; HD HQ: Approx. 21h35m; HD LP: Approx. 37h20m; STD HQ: Approx. 22h25m |
| Still Image File Format |
DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible |
| Still Image Max Effective Resolution |
24.1 megapixels |
| Still Image Mode |
JPEG |
| Still Image Size 16:9 |
Movie mode: 24.1 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628); Photo mode: 24.1 megapixels 16:9 (6544x3680) |
| Video Actual (Pixel) |
Approx. 6140K pixels (16:9), Approx. 4600K pixels (4:3) |
| Video Format |
HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS |
| Video Resolution |
HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 24p, 60i (FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); STD: 720x480/60i |
| Video Signal |
NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Wind Noise Reduction |
Yes (Off /On) |
| Diopter Adjustment |
Yes |
| Field of View |
1 |
| Viewfinder Type |
0.5cm (0.2") / Color 201,600dots equivalent |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
Movie Mode: 26.0mm - 260mm (16:9), 31.8mm-318mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 26.0mm - 260mm (16:9), 31.8mm-318mm (4:3) |
| Aperture |
F1.8-3.4 |
| Aperture Blade |
6 blades |
| Digital Zoom |
120x |
| Extended Zoom |
17x |
| Filter Diameter |
52mm |
| Focal Distance |
f = 3.8mm - 38mm; f = 5/ 32inch - 1 1/2inch |
| Lens Stabilization |
Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) |
| Lens Type |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 32cm (Tele Macro) |
| Optical Zoom |
10x |
| Steady Shot Mode |
Active: 27.2mm - 461.8mm (16:9) |
| Auto Iris Control |
F1.8 - F9.6 |
| Backlight Compensation |
Yes (Auto) |
| Exposure Compensation |
AE Shift (Dial / Touch Panel) |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel); Manual (Dial) |
| Manual Exposure Assist |
Zebra Pattern Display |
| Manual Iris Control |
F1.8 - F9.6 (11steps) |
| Metering Modes |
Multi-segment / Spot |
| Minimum Illumination |
Standard: 6 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); NightShot: 0 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed) |
| Scene Mode(s) |
Auto / Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Photo Mode only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow |
| WB Shift |
Yes |
| White Balance Mode |
Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor |
| AF Illuminator |
Yes |
| AF Modes |
Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Dial) |
| Focus Area |
Full range Focus / Spot Focus |
| Focus Type |
Tracking Focus |
| Focus System |
Contrast AF |
| Manual Focus Assist |
Magnified display for precise manual focus; Peaking Display |
| Flash Compensation |
Yes (3 steps) |
| Flash Coverage |
Approx. 0.3m - 1.5m |
| Flash Metering System |
Pre-flash TTL |
| Flash Modes |
Auto / Forced / Prohibited |
| Flash Type |
Built-in Flash |
| Endurance (Battery Life) |
100min(w/ Supplied Battery) |
| Resolution Output |
640 x 360 |
| Throw Distance |
16ft (5m) (for 100"diagonal) |
| Assignable Dial |
Yes (Focus / Exposure / Iris / Shutter Speed / AE Shift / WB Shift Set) |
| Embedded GPS |
Yes (Current Position Display (Your Location)) |
| Image Stabilization |
Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) |
| Intelligent Auto |
Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction |
| Priority Setting (for Face Detection) |
Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority |
| Smile Shutter technology |
Dual Capture / Always On / Off |
| 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)) |
| Remote Jack |
Integrated into A/V Remote terminal |
| A/V Remote Terminal |
Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote |
| Accessory Shoe |
Yes (Active Interface Shoe) |
| HD Output |
HDMI Out (mini) (supplied) |
| HDMI Terminal |
Yes (mini) |
| Headphone Jack |
Stereo Minijack |
| Memory Card Slot |
Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible |
| Microphone Input |
Stereo Minijack |
| USB Port(s) |
TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP) |
| Angle Adjustment |
max. 270 deg. |
| Brightness Control |
Yes (Menu) |
| Grid Display |
Guide Frame |
| LCD Type |
3.0" Xtra Fine LCD display (921K) w/ TruBlack technology |
| Shutter Speeds |
Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image/ Golf Shot); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Manual lris Control): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Manual Shutter): 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000 (Standard); Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/10000; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/10000; Manual lris Control (Photo Mode): 1/8 - 1/725; Manual Shutter Control (Photo Mode): 1/8 - 1/250 |
| Drive Mode |
Single-shot / Self-timer |
| Self-timer |
10sec.(Still Image/Golf Shot) |
| Built-in USB Cable |
Yes (USB Charge Available) |
| Date / Time Stamp |
Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) |
| Manual / Auto Lens Cover |
Auto |
| Media/Battery Indicator |
Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity) |
| Multiple Language Display |
English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portuguese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish |
| Video Playback Options |
Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer) |
| Power Consumption |
HD: 3.2W; STD: 3.0W (in Operation) HD:3.0W; STD:2.8W (in View Finder Operation) |
| Battery Type |
Info LITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV50) |
| Power Requirements |
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adapter) |
| Dimensions |
4.25 inch x 3.25 inch x 6.62inch (107.5mm x 87.5mm x 166mm) (including Lens Hood) |
| Weight |
1.3 lbs (580g) |