| Standard Definition or High Definition | High Definition |
| Television System | NTSC |
| Video Recording system | AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
| Image Sensor | 1/4.85-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 3.28 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels | Video: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Photo: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080) |
| Maximum recording Time | Recording times are based on one 64 GB SDXC Memory Card (not supplied). AVCHD: LP (5Mbps):
24 hours 30 minutes SP (7Mbps):
19 hours 10 minutes XP+ (12Mbps):
11 hours 30 minutes FXP (17Mbps) - Allows 1920 x 1080 recording:
8 hours 20 minutes MXP (24Mbps) - Allows 1920 x 1080 recording:
5 hours 55 minutes MP4*:
4Mbps: 33 hours 55 minutes
9Mbps: 15 hours 25 minutes * The maximum video recording time with the MP4 format is 30 minutes, and the maximum file size is 4GB, and when either of these conditions is met, recording will stop automatically. |
| Lens | Zoom Ratio:
51x Advanced*/32 Optical/1020x Digital *Manual mode/Cinema Mode only Focal Length:
2.8-89.6mm 35mm Film Equivalent:
Optical Zoom: 38.5-1232mm
Advanced Zoom Off: 38.5-1232mm
Advanced Zoom On: 33.9-1729mm Zoom Speed:
Variable/ 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-4.5 |
| Focusing System | TTL (through the lens) |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Programmed AE | Smart Auto, M Mode*1, Cinema Mode*2 *1 P, SCN*3,
*2 P only *3 Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) |
| Max Shutter Speed | Movie: 1/2000 sec.
Still Image: 1/500 sec. |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | - Auto mode: 10 mm (AF linkage: WIDE end), 1 m in intermediate zoom range, approx. 50 cm at TELE end - All other modes: 10 mm (WIDE end), 1 m across entire zooming range (from edge of lens) However, approx. 50 cm at tele macro setting established at this time (automatic movement to TELE end) |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual |
| Frame Rate | NTSC:
AVCHD: 60i/PF24/PF30
MP4: 24P/30P |
| Minimum Illumination | NTSC: 5 lx,
0.4 lx in Low Light Mode (shutter speed 1/2 sec) |
| Image Stabilization | Optical System (Lens-shift system) - Intelligent IS in Auto mode
- Dynamic IS (default)
- Powered IS
- Macro IS
- Tripod Mode IS Modes other than Intelligent IS; Dynamic IS and Powered IS settings can be made manually in Manual/Cinema Mode: - Standard IS
- IS Off * Angle detection and sensor-based movement vector detection (hybrid supported) |
| Filter Diameter | Not Supported |
| Viewfinder | Not Available |
| LCD Screen | 3.0-inch Widescreen Color Touch Panel LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) |
| Recording Media | 1 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot* |
| USB Terminal | mini-AB: Hi-Speed USB supported |
| Video Terminal | Composite (output) |
| Audio | AVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)
MP4 Satisfied: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2 Channel)
Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz |
| Accessory Shoe | Not Available |
| Supplied Video Editing Software | ImageBrowser Disc
Transfer Utility Disc |
| HDMI Terminal | Available; Mini connector, CEC, x.v. Color supported |
| Microphone Terminal | 3.5 mm dia. stereo mini-jack |
| AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5 mm dia. 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only) |
| Operating Temperature range | 23° to 113° F, 60% relative humidity 32° to 104° F, 85% relative humidity (performance) |
| Dimensions | (W x H x D) Approx. 2.1 x 2.2. x 4.5 in / 54 x 55 x 115mm (Not including grip belt) |
| Weight | Approx 8.8 oz / 250g (Not including grip belt)
Approx. 9.9 oz./ 280g (Including BP-709, Memory Card and Grip Belt) |
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*Use of Class 4 or above (4, 6 or 10) memory cards is recommended for recording MXP or FXP (1920 x 1080 pixel recording) movies. For other recording formats, a Class 2 or higher card is recommended. Also, movie (AVCHD/MP4) recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more. |
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