Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode
XAVC S (HD 50 Mbps) and AVCHD recording
Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
26.8mm wide-angle ZEISS lens with 30x optical zoom
60x Clear Image Zoom
Sensor Type
1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)
Lens Type
ZEISS Vario-Tessar
Screen Type
6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide(16:9)
Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BX1) (1), AC Adaptor (1), USB Connection Support Cable (1), HDMI(micro) Cable (1), Operating Guide(1)
Sensor
Sensor Type1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS SensorEffective Pixels (Video)approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)
Effective Pixels (Still Image)approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)/approx.1.71 Megapixels(4:3)
Processor
Image ProcessorBIONZ X image processor
Lens
Lens TypeZEISS Vario-TessarLens CoverManualApertureF1.8-F4.0Focal Distancef=1.9-57.0mm
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video)f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9)Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Still Image)f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm(4:3)Minimum Focus Distanceapprox.1cm(Wide) , approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2(Tele)
Zoom
Optical Zoom30xClear Image Zoom60x
Digital Zoom350x
LCD
Screen Type6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide(16:9)Brightness ControlYes(Menu)
Marker/Grid DisplayGrid LineAngle AdjustmentOpening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Image Stabilization
Image Stabilization TypeOptical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Focus
Focus TypeContrast AFFocus ModeAuto/Manual(Menu)
Focus AreaFull range Focus
Exposure
ModeAuto, Manual(Menu)Metering ModesMulti-segmentLOW LUX ModeYesAuto Iris ControlF1.8 - F10
Manual Iris ControlF1.8 - F10Backlight CompensationYes(Auto)Gain ControlAutoMinimum IlluminationStandard:6 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), Low Lux:3 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
Auto Control Range1/6 - 1/10000Standard1/25 - 1/10000
Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)1/25 - 1/10000Manual Shutter1/6 - 1/10000
White Balance
White Balance ModesAuto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Storage Media
Media TypeXAVC S HD: Micro SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Recording
Recording Format (Video)AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S format MPEG4-AVC/H264Video ResolutionAVCHD: 1920x1080/50p(PS), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25p, XAVC S HD: 1920x1080/50p, 25pVideo Recording Rate (ABR/VBR)AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/LP:approx.5Mbps, MP4: approx.3Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx.50MbpsRecording Format (Still Image)JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)
Still Image Size (Photo Mode)L:9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 6.9 Megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)Still Image Size (Movie Mode)L:9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S:2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)Still Image Size (Dual Record)9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio
MicrophoneBuilt-in Zoom MicrophoneAudio Recording FormatDolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit)
Mic Level ControlYes(2steps)SpeakerMonaural Speaker
Advanced Feature
Scene SelectionAuto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
Other FeaturesFace Detection, Fader Effect(s)(White/Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light), Smile Shutter(Off/Dual Capture/Always On)
Playback
Fast PlaybackAbout 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 timesSlow PlaybackForwad:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speedHighlight Movie MakerYes , Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 6 music files)
Motion Shot VideoYesSlide Show (Still Image)Slide Show
Terminal / Shoe
HDMI TerminalYes (HDMI micro)Remote Terminalintegrated into Multi Terminal
STD OutputComposite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))Memory Card SlotMemory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
Power
Battery TypeNP-BX1Power Consumption (LCD)HD:2.1WPower Requirements3.6V (battery pack), 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
Charge on camcorder (charging time with supplied battery)Yes(approx. 2h 35min)USB ChargingDC 5V 800mAUSB Power SupplyYes(Recording/Playback(supplied AC Adaptor AC-UUD11))/(Playback(not supplied AC Adaptor limiting 500mA))
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)approx. 54.0mm(W)×59.5mm(H)×128.0mm(D), approx. 2 1/4 inch(W) ×2 3/8 inch(H) ×5 1/8 inch(D)Weight (main unit only)approx.190g, approx.6.7oz
Weight (including supplied battery)approx.215g(NP-BX1), approx.7.6oz(NP-BX1)