| Lens / Zoom |
| G Lens |
Yes |
| Zoom Key (Lever/Button on LCD frame) |
Yes / Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Lever) (During Standby) |
10x, variable (1.0-24sec) |
| Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Lever) (During recording) |
10x, variable (1.0-24sec) |
| Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/Ring) |
- |
| Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Button on LCD frame) |
10x (6.0sec) (Touch Panel) |
| Digital Zoom *1 |
- |
| Digital Zoom *1 - Selection of D. Zoom Ratio (2 steps) |
Yes*1 (OFF/120x) Menu |
| Digital Zoom *1 - Precision Digital Zoom *2 |
Yes |
| F |
1.8 - 3.4 |
| f (Focal distance) |
3.8 - 38.0mm |
| f (Focal distance) - In Tele Macro (Minimum focal distance) |
Approx. 320mm |
| f (35mm conversion) (in "MOVIE" position)*3*4 - (16:9) |
29.8 - 298mm |
| f (35mm conversion) (in "MOVIE" position)*3*4 - (4:3) |
36.5 - 365mm |
| f (35mm conversion) (in "Photo " position) - (16:9) |
28.7 - 287mm |
| f (35mm conversion) (in "Photo " position) - (4:3) |
26.3 - 263mm |
| Filter Diameter |
37mm |
| Lens Cover |
Yes (Auto) |
| NightShot |
Yes (Button) |
| NightShot plus |
No |
| Camera |
| Focus System |
Full range auto/Manual |
| Focus System - Manual Focus (Ring / Dial / Panel) |
Yes (No / Yes / Yes ) |
| Focus System -Spot Focus |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| CMOS Sensor |
1/2.88" (6.3mm) 4000H |
| ClearVid CMOS Sensor |
Yes |
| Exmor R |
Yes |
| Exmor |
- |
| Signal Processing System - Enhanced Imaging Processor |
- |
| Signal Processing System - BIONZ |
Yes |
| x.v.Color |
Yes |
| Dynamic Range Optimizer |
Yes |
| Number of pixels - Pixels for Still Image Recording |
MAX. 12.0M (4000 x 3000) (4:3) |
| Number of pixels - Gross pixels |
Approx. 6631K pixels |
| Number of pixels - Effective pixels of moving pictures in 16:9 |
Approx. 4150K pixels |
| Number of pixels - Effective pixels of moving pictures in 4:3 |
Approx. 3110K pixels |
| Number of pixels - Effective pixels of still images in 16:9 |
Approx. 4500K pixels |
| Number of pixels - Effective pixels of still images in 4:3 |
Approx. 6000K pixels |
| Minimum Illumination |
11lux (1/60 Shutter Speed ) |
| Minimum Illumination - Low Light Shot On |
3lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) |
| Minimum Illumination - NightShot (plus) |
0lux (1/60 Shutter Speed) |
| White Balance |
Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel) |
| White Balance - One-push Auto |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| WB Shift |
Yes |
| Shutter Speed - Auto (Auto Slow Shutter ON) |
- |
| Shutter Speed - Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF) |
- |
| Shutter Speed - Scene Selection |
1/8-1/500 |
| Shutter Speed - STD |
1/60-1/500 |
| Shutter Speed - Low LUX |
1/30-1/500 |
| Shutter Speed - Smooth Slow Rec |
1/250 - 1/500 |
| Shutter Speed - Manual lris Control("Movie"Position) |
1/60-1/10000 |
| Shutter Speed - Manual lris Control("Photo"Position) |
1/60-1/725 |
| Shutter Speed - Manual lris Control(Smooth Slow Rec) |
1/250-1/10000 |
| Auto Slow Shutter ("Movie" position only) |
Yes (Low LUX only) |
| Manual Shutter Speed Control |
Yes (Dial) |
| Manual Shutter Speed ("Movie" position) |
1/8-1/10000 |
| Manual Shutter Speed ("Photo" position) |
1/8-1/250 |
| Manual Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec) |
1/250-1/10000 |
| Face Detection - Exposure Control |
Yes |
| Face Detection - Color Control |
Yes |
| Face Detection - Focus Control |
Yes |
| Face Detection - Face Touch |
Yes |
| Face Detection - Auto control |
Yes |
| Face Detection - Bit Allocation on Face |
Yes ("MOVIE (AVC HD)" position) |
| Face Detection - Face Index |
Yes |
| Smile Shutter |
Yes |
| Smile Shutter - Detection Set |
Dual(Default)/Always/Off |
| Smile Shutter - Smile Sensitivity |
High/Medium(Default)/Low |
| Smile Shutter - Smile Priority |
Auto(Default)/Child/Adult |
| Spot Meter/Focus |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Landscape |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Backlight |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Twilight |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Spotlight |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Low light |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Macro |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Portrait |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Baby |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Walk |
Yes |
| Intelligent Auto - Tripod |
Yes |
| Scene Selection |
Yes (Menu) |
| Scene Selection - Auto |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Twilight |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Twilight Portrait |
Yes ("Photo" Only) |
| Scene Selection - Candle |
No |
| Scene Selection - Sunrise & Sunset |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Fireworks |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Landscape |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Portrait |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Spotlight |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Sports |
No |
| Scene Selection - Beach |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Snow |
Yes |
| 14bit DXP |
No |
| AE Shift |
Yes |
| AE Lock |
No |
| Auto Non Flicker |
Yes |
| Exposure Control |
Yes (Touch Panel/Dial) |
| Backlight Compensation (Auto/Button) |
Yes (Auto) |
| Auto Backlight On/Off |
Yes (Menu) |
| Spot Meter |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Iris Control / Gain Control |
Dial / Auto only |
| Sharpness Control |
No |
| Smooth Slow Rec |
Yes |
| Golf Shot Mode |
Yes (HD Only) |
| Progressive Recording Mode |
No |
| Zebra Pattern |
No |
| Guide Frame |
Yes |
| Guide Frame - Compatibility with Guide Frame Button on Tripod |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
Yes (Touch Panel) (Still Image/Golf Shot) |
| Expanded Focus |
No |
| Fader *5 |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Fader *5 - Black |
Yes |
| Fader *5 - White |
Yes |
| Digital Picture Effects |
No |
| Picture Effects |
No |
| Camera Noise Reduction |
Yes |
| 16:9 Wide (Normal/High Quality) |
Yes/ High Quality |
| 16:9 Default |
Yes (CAMERA-Movie) |
| Clock setting |
Yes (Menu) |
| Clock setting - World Clock (Area or Country SET) / World Time |
Yes / No |
| Clock setting - Auto Area Adjustment by GPS |
Yes |
| Clock setting - DST or Summer time |
Yes |
| Date/Time Auto Indication |
No |
| SteadyShot - Optical Steadyshot |
Yes |
| SteadyShot - Steady Shot |
No |
| SteadyShot - Active Mode |
Yes (Menu)('MOVIE' position) |
| SteadyShot - SteadyShot ON/OFF |
Yes (Menu) |
| Tele Macro |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Camera (Photo) |
| Dual Rec |
Yes (Not available in "HD-FX" recording mode.) |
| Dual Rec - Number of pixels (in "MOVIE" Rec position)(16:9) |
8.3M (3840 x 2160) |
| Dual Rec - Number of pixels (in "MOVIE" Rec position)(4:3) |
6.2M (2880 x 2160) |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Viewfinder - Size |
0.5cm (0.2 type) |
| Viewfinder - Dots |
201,600 dots equivalent |
| Viewfinder - Bright Control |
- |
| Audio |
| Audio Recording System |
Dolby Digital 5.1ch / Dolby Digital 2ch |
| 5.1ch HDMI Output |
Yes (HD Only) |
| Dolby Digital 2ch DownMix Playback |
Yes |
| Audio Dub |
No |
| Built-in Microphone |
Yes (Electric Condenser) |
| Built-in Microphone - Wind Position |
Yes (Auto) |
| Built-in Zoom Microphone |
Yes |
| 5.1ch Centre Mic Ready (w/ Optional microphone) |
Yes |
| REC Level Control |
No |
| Speaker |
Yes (18mm) |
| Speaker - Speaker Volume Control |
Yes (+)(-)(Touch Panel) |
| Headphone Volume Control |
Yes (16) |
| MIC Reference Level |
Yes (Normal /Low) |
| External Surround MIC Setting |
No |
| Recorder / Player |
| Recording Media |
HDD (240GB) Memory Stick PRO Duo SD/SDHC Memory Card*12 |
| Compatible Memory Stick type *6 - Memory Stick PRO Duo |
Yes |
| Compatible Memory Stick type *6 - Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) |
Yes |
| Compatible Memory Stick type *6 - Memory Stick PRODuo (Mark 2) |
Yes |
| Compatible Memory Stick type *6 - Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo |
Yes |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 2ch |
AVC HD 24M(FX)*8: Approx.1370min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 2ch |
AVC HD 17M(FH): Approx.1780min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 2ch |
AVC HD 9M(HQ): Approx.3560min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 2ch |
AVC HD 5M(LP): Approx.6060min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 2ch |
SD HQ: Approx.3670min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch |
AVC HD 24M(FX)*8:Approx.1370min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch |
AVC HD 17M(FH):Approx.1750min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch |
AVC HD 9M(HQ):Approx.3560min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch |
AVC HD 5M(LP):Approx.5770min |
| Recording Time*7 - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch |
SD HQ:Approx.3560min |
| Recording Time*7 - Default |
AVCHD(HQ) |
| Movie Recording format |
HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) SD: MPEG2-PS |
| Movie Recording Resolution - HD (FH) |
H:1920x V:1080 60i/16:9 |
| Movie Recording Resolution - HD (HQ, SP, LP) |
H:1440x V:1080 60i/16:9 |
| Movie Recording Resolution - SD (HQ, SP, LP) |
H:720x V:480 60i/ 4:3, 16:9 |
| Audio Compression Format |
HD - Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch SD - Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch |
| HDD Smart Protection |
Yes |
| Quick Format (HDD/Internal Memory Format) |
Yes (HDD) |
| Full Format (HDD/Internal Memory Erase All) |
Yes (HDD) |
| Default Recording Media |
HDD |
| Image Management File Repair |
Yes |
| Line-In REC |
No |
| Scan (+) |
Yes |
| Scan (-) |
Yes |
| Step (+) |
No |
| Step (-) |
No |
| Next |
Yes |
| Previous |
Yes |
| Slow Playback |
Yes |
| 2x Playback |
No |
| Visual Index |
Yes |
| Selectable Number of Index |
No |
| Film Roll Index |
Yes |
| Face Index |
Yes |
| Map Index |
Yes |
| Highlight Playback |
Yes (HD Movie Only) |
| Highlight Playback - Highlight Scenario |
Yes |
| Photo Capture from Playback Movie |
Yes |
| Repeat Playback |
No |
| Linear Time Counter / Counter Reset |
Yes/No |
| Time Code |
No |
| Data Code |
Yes (Rec Date/Time, Camera info, lat/long) |
| Date on Subtitle |
Yes |
| OSD On/Off |
Yes (Menu) |
| OSD Output |
Yes (Line out/LCD) |
| TV Type (16:9/4:3) Select |
Yes |
| HDMI Output Resolution Select |
Yes |
| HDMI 60p/50p Output |
Yes (60p) |
| Playlist Edit - Number of Playlists |
SD: 1, HD: 1 |
| Playlist Edit - Add |
Yes (Select/by Date) |
| Playlist Edit - Delete |
Yes (All/Select) |
| Playlist Edit - Move |
Yes |
| Playlist Edit - Copy |
No |
| Playlist Edit - Triming |
No |
| Playlist Edit - Divide |
No |
| Playlist Edit - Combine |
No |
| Original Edit - Delete |
Yes (All/Select/by Date) |
| Original Edit - Protect |
Yes (Select/by Date) |
| Original Edit - Move |
No |
| Original Edit - Copy |
No |
| Original Edit - Triming |
No |
| Original Edit - Divide |
Yes |
| Original Edit - Combine |
No |
| Movie Dubbing - HDD --> Memory Card |
Yes (Playlist / Select / by Date) |
| Movie Dubbing - Internal Memory --> Memory Card |
- |
| Movie Dubbing - Memory Card --> HDD |
No |
| Playback Zoom |
Yes (x1.1-5) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever) ("Photo "position only) |
| AVCHD LPCM Playback |
No |
| NTSC Playback on PAL TV |
No |
| PAL Playback on NTSC TV |
No |
| Jack |
| A/V Remote Conector (Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote) |
Yes |
| A/V Remote Conector (Video / S Video / Audio / Remote) |
No |
| Interface Connector (for cradle) |
No |
| External Mic. Input |
Yes |
| Phone Jack |
Yes |
| Remote |
No |
| USB Terminal |
Yes (mini AB/Hi-Speed) |
| HDMI Terminal |
Yes (mini) |
| DC IN |
Yes |
| LCD Screen |
| Size |
8.8cm (3.5Type) WIDE (16:9) ratio |
| Number of pixels |
921,600 dots (1920 x 480) |
| Type |
Xtra Fine LCD |
| Compliant to x.v.Color |
No |
| Wide View Angle |
Yes |
| Tru Black |
Yes |
| Hybrid LCD Monitor |
No |
| Touch Panel |
Yes |
| Backlight Bright Select *9 |
Yes (Normal/Bright (Menu)) |
| Brightness Control |
Yes (+)(-)(Menu) |
| Colour Control |
Yes (Menu) |
| Hue Control |
No |
| Upside Down / Mirror |
Yes / Yes |
| Opening Angle |
90 deg |
| Turning Angle |
270 deg |
| Counter Clockwise |
180 deg |
| Clockwise |
90 deg |
| For Monitoring |
0 deg |
| Anti-reflection Treatment |
Yes |
| Anti-fingerprint Treatment |
No |
| EVF ON with reversed LCD (Mirror Mode) |
- |
| Remote Commander |
| Remote Commander |
Yes - RMT-835 |
| MOVIE/PHOTO Common - REC Start/Stop |
Yes
|
| MOVIE/PHOTO Common - Zoom |
Yes |
| MOVIE/PHOTO Common - Review |
No |
| MOVIE/PHOTO/PLAY Common - Cursor Key (4 directional) |
Yes (Visual Index / Highlight Playback) |
| MOVIE/PHOTO/PLAY Common - Enter |
Yes (Visual Index / Highlight Playback) |
| MOVIE/PHOTO/PLAY Common - Menu |
No |
| MOVIE/PHOTO/PLAY Common - Display |
Yes |
| PHOTO Position - Photo |
Yes |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - PB |
Yes |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - Stop |
Yes |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - NEXT |
Yes |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - PREV |
Yes |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - STEP (+) |
No |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - STEP (-) |
No |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - SCAN/SLOW |
Yes / Yes |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - Pause |
Yes |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - Line In REC |
No |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - Visual Index |
Yes |
| VIEW IMAGES Position - Data Code |
Yes |
| Mode |
DVD2 |
| Multi-Language |
| Multi-Language Operation |
Yes (Menu/Warning Messages) |
| Available Languages |
English, Simplified English, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portugese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Korean |
| Default Language |
English |
| Still Picture |
| Default Recording Media |
HDD |
| Selectable Recording Media |
Yes |
| Image Quality Mode selection |
No |
| Recording Method - Progressive Scan |
Yes |
| Recording Method - Progressive Shutter System *10 |
Yes |
| Recording Method - Frame REC |
Yes |
| Recording Method - Field |
No |
| Image Size - Photo Mode |
4,000 x 3,000/4:3 4,000 x 2,250/16:9 2,880 x 2,160/4:3 1,600 x 1,200/4:3 640 x 480/4:3 |
| Image Size - Movie Mode |
3,840 x 2,160/16:9 2,880 x 2,160/4:3 |
| Image Size - Photo Capture from Playback Movie |
1,920 x 1,080 /16:9 640 x 360 /16:9 640 x 480 /4:3 |
| Still Image File Format |
DCF2.0/Exif Version2.21Compatible |
| |
MPF Baseline Compatible |
| Resize |
No |
| Compression |
JPEG |
| PictBridge |
No |
| PhotoTV HD |
Yes |
| Sound Recording |
No |
| Interval REC |
No |
| Date / Time |
Yes / Yes |
| Continuous file number REC |
Yes |
| Image Delete |
Yes (Internal Memory: One / All / Select / byDate Memory Card: One/Select/All) |
| Image Protect |
Yes (Internal Memory: One / Select / byDate Memory Card: One / Select) |
| Still Image Copy - HDD --> Memory Card |
Yes (Select / by Date) |
| Still Image Copy - Internal Memory --> Memory Card |
- |
| Still Image Copy - Memory Card --> HDD/Internal Memory |
No |
| Expanded Focus (in "Photo" position) |
No |
| Review |
No |
| Playback Zoom |
Yes (x1.1-5) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever) |
| Slide Show |
Yes (TouchPanel) |
| Memory Stick |
| Format |
Yes |
| Flash Light |
| Flash light |
Yes |
| Flash mode |
Yes (Auto/Forced/Prohibited)(Menu) (W/Menu, Anti-redeye on/off) |
| Red Eye Reduction |
Yes (Menu) |
| Flash Level |
Yes (High/Normal/Low) |
| Recommended distance (in "Photo" position) |
0.3 - 1.5m |
| Recommended distance (in "MOVIE" position) |
- |
| Others |
| Charge on camcorder |
Yes |
| Quick Start Up |
Yes |
| BRAVIA Sync |
Yes |
| USB Streaming |
No |
| Start/Stop Button on LCD |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Photo Button on LCD |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Zoom Button on LCD |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Manual Dial |
Yes |
| Wide Select Button |
No |
| Menu Button |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Play Button |
Yes |
| One Touch Disc Burn Button |
Yes |
| Auto Shut Off |
Yes (Menu) |
| Built-in Light |
No |
| GPS On/Off Switch |
Yes |
| Direct Copy Compatible |
Yes |
| Remote Sensor / Remote On/Off |
Yes / Yes (Menu) |
| Remote Sensor / Remote On/Off |
Yes / Yes (Menu) |
| Beep Sound / On/Off |
Yes / Yes (Menu) |
| Front Tally / On/Off |
Yes / Yes (Menu) |
| InfoLITHIUM system |
Yes |
| Media /Battery Remaining Indicator |
Yes |
| Battery Info |
Yes (Menu) |
| Media Info |
Yes (Menu) |
| Current Position Display (Your Location) by GPS |
Yes |
| Compatible with Optional DVD Writer (VRD-P1) / HD -> SD Conversion |
Yes / Yes |
| Demonstration Mode |
Yes (Menu) |
| Pre-Installed High Definition Demo Movie |
Yes |
| Easy Handycam |
No |
| Help Function |
No |
| Display Guide |
No |
| Mass (w/o Recording Media, Battery, etc.) |
510g |
| Mass (w/ Battery) *11 - NP-FV50 |
570g |
| Mass (w/ Battery) *11 - NP-FV70 |
610g |
| Mass (w/ Battery) *11 - NP-FV100 |
710g |
| Power Consumption (Recording mode/Recording media : Default Setting) |
3.8W |
| Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery) |
8.4V/(6.8V/7.2V) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) - Including protrusions |
70 x 74 x 143 mm |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) - Including protrusions with supplied battery attached |
70 x 74 x 143 mm |
| Active Interface Shoe |
Yes |
| Touch Panel Calibration |
Yes (Menu) |