For family fun & a whole lot more Beyond high technology, Handycam performance relies on closer attention to human factors. Such as the flexibility to create, shape, share, & discover better ways for images to really move you. Plus, the focus on more carefree yet functional approaches to get to the heart of a subject. The integrity of Sony’s know-how is dedicated to more fun & exciting movie-making, from start to finish. So this is more than just a new Handycam, it’s a handier way of providing as much happiness as you can handle — for this generation & those lucky ones to come. Optical Steady Shot™ with Intelligent Active Mode Shoot steady movie images even while walking or zooming. Advanced image stabilisation compensates for camera shake up to 13x 1 more effectively compared to standard mode See life in a new light At the intersection of visionary technology & design, Handycam image quality reigns supreme. A ZEISS lens, Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor & BIONZ X™ image processing engine are the essence of picture performance. Zoom coverage as wide as 26.8mm is expansive, & XAVC S 50 Mbps high-bitrate recording captures scenes of remarkable dynamism in detail. For higher image qualities & capture capacity Based on the professional XAVC HD format, the XAVC S format for consumer use supports high-bitrate for recording high-resolution, action-filled HD movies. Sensor 1/5.8 type (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor™ R CMOS Sensor Effective Pixels (Still Image) Approx. 1.71MP (4:3), Approx.2.29MP (16:9) Effective Pixels (Video) Approx. 2.29MP (16:9) Lens Lens Type: ZEISS Vario-Tessar F-number (Maximum Aperture): F1.8
- F4.0 Focal Length: f=1.9
- 57.0mm Focal Length (35mm) (Video): f=26.8
- 804.0 mm (16:9) Focal Length (35mm) (Still Image): f=26.8-804.0mm (16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm (4:3) Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele) Zoom Optical Zoom 30x Digital Zoom 350x Further Features Steadyshot: Optical Steady Shot Exposure Exposure Modes: Auto, Manual (Menu) Backlight Compensation (Auto) Minimum Illumination: Low Lux: 3 lux (1/25 Shutter Speed), Standard: 6 lux (1/25 Shutter Speed) LCD Screen Type: 6.7cm (2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide (16:9) Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg Shutter Speed Auto Control Range (1/6-1/10000 sec.), Manual Iris Control (1/25-1/10000 sec.), Manual Shutter (1/6-1/10000 sec.), Standard (1/25-1/10000 sec.) Shooting Image Processor: BIONZ™ X image processor Self-Timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image) Scene Selection: Auto, Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night Scene, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset Picture Effect Other Shooting Functions: Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, Motion Shot Video Compatible Recording Media Memory Stick Micro & Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Recording Recording Format (Video): AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG4-AVC/H264, XAVC S format Recording Format (Still Image): DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible Video Resolution: AVCHD: 1920x 1080/50p (PS), 50i (FX, FH), 1440x 1080/50i (HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x 720 25p, XAVC S HD: 1920x 1080/50p, 25p Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR): AVCHD PS: Approx. 28 Mbps, FH: Approx. 17 Mbps, FX: Approx. 24 Mbps, HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps, LP: Approx. 5 Mbps, MP4: Approx. 3 Mbps, XAVC S HD: Approx. 50 Mbps Still Image Size (Photo Mode): L: 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x 2272), 6.9 megapixels 4:3 (3024x 2272), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x 1080), 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x 480) Still Image Size (Movie Mode): L: 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x 2272), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x 1080) Still Image Size (Photo Capture): 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x 1080) Still Image Size (Dual Record): 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x 1080), 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x 2272) Progressive Mode: AVCHD: 50p, Progressive recording, MP4: 25p, Progressive recording, XAVC S HD: 50p/25p, Progressive recording Audio Audio Recording Format: Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch (48k Hz/16bit) Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone Speaker: Monoral Speaker Input & Output Terminals Composite Video Out, HDMI Terminal Power Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1)