| Standard Definition or High Definition | High Definition |
| Television System | NTSC |
| Video Recording system | AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
| Image Sensor | 1/4.85-inch, 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 | 8 GB Internal Flash Drive in AVCHD:*
LP (1440 x 1080) 3 hours 00 minutes**
FXP (1920 x 1080) 1 hours 00 minutes**
MXP (1920 x 1080) 40 minutes**
NTSC 60p (1920 x 1080) 35 minutes** 8 GB Internal Flash Drive in MP4:
4Mbps (1280 x 720): 4 hrs. 20 min.
17Mbps (1920 x 1080): 1 hr. 00 min.
24Mbps (1920 x 1080): 40 min.
35Mbps (1920 x 1080): 30 min. * When recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start.
** Variable bit rate |
| Lens | Zoom Ratio: 53x Optical*/32x/1060x 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: 32.5-1723mm
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, Manual Mode1, Cinema Mode2, Baby Mode 1 P, SCN3
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: 10mm (AF linkage: WIDE end), 1m in intermediate zoom range, approx. 50 cm at TELE end
All other modes: 10mm (WIDE end), 1m across entire zooming range (from edge of lens). However, approx. 50cm at tele macro setting established at this time (automatic movement to TELE end) |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual |
| Frame Rate | NTSC:
AVCHD: 60i/PF30/60P
MP4: 24P/30P/60P |
| Minimum Illumination | NTSC: 5 lux
Low Light mode: 0.4 lux |
| Image Stabilization | Optical System (Lens-shift system)
Intelligent IS in Auto/Baby 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 Manual1/Cinema Mode: Standard IS
IS Off *Angle detection and sensor-based movement vector detection (hybrid supported)
1 P, SCN2
2 Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) |
| Filter Diameter | Not Supported |
| Viewfinder | Not Available |
| LCD Screen | 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel Widescreen Color LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) |
| Recording Media | Built-in 8 GB memory and 1 additional SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
*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. |
| 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 | Pixela Video Browser / Network Utility Disc |
| HDMI Terminal | Available; mini connector (output only) |
| Microphone Terminal | 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack |
| AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5 mm diameter 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only) |
| Operating Temperature range | 23° to 113°F (-5° to 45°C); 60% relative humidity / 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C); 85% relative humidity (performance) |
| Dimensions | (W x H x D) 2.1 x 2.2 x 4.6-inch (53 x 57 x 116mm). Excluding grip belt. |
| Weight | Approx. 8.3 oz. / 235g (Body, not including grip belt)
Approx. 10.1 oz. /285g (Including Battery BP-718, memory card, and grip belt) |
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