4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) recording
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™
29.8mm ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens
10x optical zoom with 15x Clear Image Zoom (4K)
Versatile manual settings
Sensor Type
1/2.3 type(7.76mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)
Lens Type
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
Clear Image Zoom
4K : 15x HD : 20x
Screen Type
7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9)
Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV70/NP-FV70A) (1), AC Adaptor (1), Power Cord (1), Operating Guide(1), HDMI(micro) Cable (1), USB Connection Support Cable (1)
Sensor
Sensor Type1/2.3 type(7.76mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS SensorEffective Pixels (Video)approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)
Effective Pixels (Still Image)approx. 10.3 Megapixels(16:9)/approx. 7.74 Megapixels(4:3)
Processor
Image ProcessorBIONZ X image processor
Lens
Lens TypeZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*Filter Diameter52mmLens CoverAutoApertureF1.8-F3.4Focal Distancef = 3.8-38.0mm
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video)f=29.8-298.0mm(16:9)Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Still Image)f=26.8-268.0mm(16:9), f=32.8-328.0mm(4:3)Minimum Focus Distanceapprox.1cm(Wide), approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2inch(Tele)Iris Diaphragm6 blades
Zoom
Optical Zoom10xClear Image Zoom4K : 15x HD : 20x
Digital Zoom120x
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type0.6cm(0.24 type)/Color 1 555 200dots equivalentField of View100%
Diopter adjustmentYes (-4.0 to +3.0 mstyle name="sup"-1/style)
LCD
Screen Type7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9)Touch PanelYesBrightness ControlYes(Menu)
Marker/Grid DisplayGrid LineAngle AdjustmentOpening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Image Stabilization
Image Stabilization TypeBalanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Focus
Focus TypeContrast AFFocus ModeAuto/Manual(Touch Panel/Ring)Focus AreaFull range Focus/Spot Focus
Lock-On AFYesManual Focus AssistMagnified display for precise manual focus, Peaking Display
Exposure
ModeAuto, Flexible Spot(Touch Panel), Manual(Menu/Ring)Metering ModesMulti-segment/SpotExposure CompensationAE Shift(Touch Panel/Ring)LOW LUX ModeYesAuto Iris ControlF1.8-F9.6Manual Iris ControlF1.8-F9.6
Manual Exposure AssistZebra Pattern DisplayBacklight CompensationYes(Auto)Gain ControlAutoAGC LimitYesMinimum Illumination4K:Standard:9 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed) HD:Standard:6 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed), 4K:Low Lux 5 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) HD:Low Lux 3lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), NightShot:0 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
Auto Control Range1/6-1/10000Standard1/50-1/10000Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)1/25-1/10000
Manual Shutter1/6-1/10000Smooth Slow1/215-1/10000
White Balance
White Balance ModesAuto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
White Balance ShiftYes
Flash
Flash Metering SystemPre-flash TTLFlash CompensationYes(3 steps)
Flash ModeAuto/On/OFF
Storage Media
Media TypeXAVC S 4K(100Mbps) : SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K(60Mbps) : SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD : SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Recording
Recording Format (Video)XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Video ResolutionXAVC S 4K : 3840x2160/25p, 24p, XAVC S HD : 1920x1080/50p, 25p, 24p, AVCHD : 1920x1080/50p(PS), 25p(FX, FH), 24p(FX, FH), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25pVideo Recording Rate (ABR/VBR)XAVC S 4K: approx.100Mbps, XAVC S 4K: approx.60Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps, AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/LP:approx.5Mbps, MP4: approx.3MbpsRecording Format (Still Image)JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)
Still Image Size (Photo Mode)L: 20.6 Megapixels 16:9 (6048x3400), 15.4 Megapixels 4:3 (4528x3400), M: 10.3 Megapixels 16:9 (4288x2408), 7.7 Megapixels 4:3 (3216x2408), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)Still Image Size (Movie Mode)M: 10.3 Megapixels 16:9 (4288x2408), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)Still Image Size (Dual Record)M: 10.3 Megapixels 16:9 (4288x2408), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio
MicrophoneBuilt-in Zoom MicrophoneAudio Recording FormatMPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit), Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2chMic Level ControlYes(31steps)
Auto Wind Noise ReductionYes(On/Off)My Voice CancelingYesSpeakerMonaural Speaker
Advanced Feature
High Speed RecYesScene SelectionAuto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
NightShot Infrared SystemYesOther FeaturesFace Detection, Cinematone, Golf Shot, Smooth Slow Rec, Fader Effect(s)(White/Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction), Smile Shutter(Off/Dual Capture/Always On ), Red Eye Reduction(Yes), Direct Copy
Playback
Fast PlaybackAbout 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 timesSlow PlaybackForward:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speedTrimming PlaybackYes
Highlight Movie MakerYes, Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 6 music files)Motion Shot VideoYesSlide Show (Still Image)Slide Show
Projector
Light OutputUp to 50 lumenResolution Output854 x 480Projected Image Size10 type - 200 type
Endurance (Battery Life)approx.2h25m(Supplied Battery)Projector InputYes (HDMI micro)Keystone AdjustmentYes
Wireless Function
Wi-Fi®Yes(Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band) )NFC™Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
Live StreamingyesMulti Camera Controlyes
Terminal / Shoe
Accessory ShoeYes(Multi Interface Shoe)HDMI TerminalYes (HDMI micro)Multi/Micro USB TerminalYesRemote Terminalintegrated into Multi/Micro USB TerminalSTD OutputComposite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))
Microphone InputStereo MinijackHeadphone JackStereo MinijackMemory Card SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatibleDC INYes
Power
Battery TypeInfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series)Power Consumption (LCD)4K:5.6WPower Consumption (Viewfinder)4K:5.6W
Power Requirements6.8V/7.3V (battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adaptor)Charge on camcorder (charging time with supplied battery)Yes(approx. 3h 25min)USB ChargingDC 5V 1500mA
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)Approx.75mm x 78.5mm x 149.5mm(Approx.75mm x 78.5mm x 155mm(NP-FV70)/Approx.75mm x 78.5mm x 161mm(NP-FV70A)(including supplied battery)), Approx.3inch x 3 1/8inch x 6inch(Approx.3inch x 3 1/8inch x 6 1/8inch(NP-FV70)/Approx.3inch x 3 1/8inch x 6 3/8inch(NP-FV70A)(including supplied battery))Weight (main unit only)Approx.625g, Approx.1lb 6oz
Weight (including supplied battery)Approx.675g(NP-FV50A), Approx.725g(NP-FV70)/Approx.715g(NP-FV70A)(supplied battery), Approx.770g(NP-FV100A), Approx.1lb 7.8oz(NP-FV50A), Approx.1lb 9.6oz(NP-FV70)/Approx.1lb 9.2oz(NP-FV70A)(supplied battery), Approx.1lb 11.2oz(NP-FV100A)