Main Unit Specs
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 | 32GB SD Memory Card in AVCHD*: 32GB SD Memory Card in MP4*: * When recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start. |
Lens | Zoom Ratio: 57x Advanced* / 32x Optical / 1140x 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: 32.5-1853mm Zoom Speed: Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds; Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-4.5 |
Focusing System | TTL (Through The Lens) |
Manual Exposure | Available |
Programmed AE | Smart AUTO, P, SCN *1, Cinema Mode*2, Baby Mode *1Portrait, 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) + electronic stabilization Intelligent IS in Auto/Baby mode: Dynamic IS (default) IS Modes other than Intelligent IS; Dynamic IS and Powered IS settings can be made manually in P/SCN*1/Cinema Mode: Standard IS *Angle detection and sensor-based movement vector detection (hybrid supported) |
Filter Diameter | 43mm diameter |
Viewfinder | Not Available |
LCD Screen | 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel Widescreen Color LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) |
Recording Media | 1 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 | Not Available |
HDMI Terminal | Available; mini connector (output only) |
Microphone Terminal | 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack |
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5mm 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 | 2.1 x 2.3 x 4.6 in. / 53 x 58 x 116mm (Not including 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) |