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Detailed Specifications

Lens

Lens	Sony G Lens
Optical Zoom Magnification	20x
Lens Construction	13 elements in 10 groups (including 1ED glass element and 1 aspheric element)
F-number (Maximum Aperture)	F2.8 (W) - 5.2 (T)
Focal Length (f = )	5.0 - 100.0mm
Focal Length (f = ) 35mm film equivalent (Still Image)	28-560mm
Focal Length (f = ) 35mm film equivalent (Movie16:9)	31-620mm
Focal Length (f = ) 35mm film equivalent (Movie4:3)	38-760mm
Focus Range (from the front of the lens) - Macro Off	No
Focus Range (from the front of the lens) - Auto	W: Approx.1cm (0.03') to Infinity, T: Approx.150cm (4.92') to Infinity
Focus Range (from the front of the lens) - Macro On	W: Approx.1cm (0.03') to Infinity, T: Approx.150cm (4.92') to Infinity
Focus Range (from the front of the lens) - Close Focus Enabled	No
Iris Diaphragm	6 blades
Night Shot	No

Image Sensor

Type	Exmor CMOS Sensor
Size	1/2.4 type (7.63 mm)
Number of gross pixels	Approx. 10.3 Megapixels
Scan System	Progressive scan
Colour Filter	R,G,B primary colour mosaic filters

Camera

Number of effective pixels	Approx. 9.1 Megapixels
Imaging Processor	BIONZ
DXP	12 bits
Digtal Zoom	Smart Zoom Precision Digital Zoom Off
Total Zoom Magnification - Digital Zoom Off (only Optical Zoom)	20x (Optical)
Total Zoom Magnification - Smart Zoom (with Optical Zoom)	5M: Approx.26x (Total), 3M: Approx.33x (Total), VGA: Approx.108x (Total), 16:9 (2M): Approx.36x (Total)
Total Zoom Magnification - Precision Digital Zoom (with Optical Zoom)	Approx.40x (Total)
Optical Zoom during movie recording	Yes
Noise Reduction - Clear RAW NR	Yes
Noise Reduction - NR Slow Shutter	1/3 sec or slower
Noise Reduction - NR Level setting	Yes
AF Mode	Intelligent
Macro - Macro Off	No
Macro - Auto Macro	Yes
Macro - Macro On	Yes
Macro - Close Focus Enabled	No
Focus Mode - Multi Point AF	9 points (Under Face Undetected)
Focus Mode - Centre Weighted AF	Yes
Focus Mode - Spot AF	No
Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF	Yes
Focus Mode - Focus Preset	No
Focus Mode - Semi Manual	Yes
Focus Mode - Manual	Yes
AF Illuminator	Auto / Off
Expanded Focus Indicator	On / Off
Light Metering Mode - Multi Pattern	Yes
Light Metering Mode - Centre Weighted	Yes
Light Metering Mode - Spot	Yes
Aperture	Auto (F2.8/F8.0) / Program Auto (F2.8/F8.0) / Manual (F2.8/F8.0)
Shutter Speed	Auto (2" - 1/4,000) / Program Auto (1" - 1/4,000) Shutter Priority (30" - 1/4,000) Aperture Priority (8" - 1/2,000) Manual (30" - 1/4,000)
ISO Sensitivity (REI) - Setting	Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
ISO Sensitivity (REI) - Auto Control Range	ISO125-3200 (Auto), ISO125-800 (Program Auto)
Exposure Compensation - Function	Plus / Minus 2.0EV 1 / 3EV step
Exposure Compensation - EV Bar Display	No
SteadyShot - System Name	Optical SteadyShot
SteadyShot - System	Optical
SteadyShot - Mode	Shooting / Continuous / Off
White Balance Mode - Auto	Yes
White Balance Mode - Daylight	Yes
White Balance Mode - Cloudy	Yes
White Balance Mode - Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting)	Yes
White Balance Mode - Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting)	Yes
White Balance Mode - Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting)	Yes
White Balance Mode - Incandescent	Yes
White Balance Mode - Flash	Yes
White Balance Mode - One Push, One Push Set	Yes
Underwater White Balance Mode - Auto	No
Underwater White Balance Mode - Underwater1	No
Underwater White Balance Mode - Underwater2	No
Underwater White Balance Mode - Flash	No
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Auto	Yes (Intelligent)
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Easy Shooting	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Program Auto	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Shutter Speed Priority	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Aperture Priority	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Manual Exposure	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - High Sensitivity	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Extra High Sensitivity	No
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Extra High-speed Burst	No
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Twilight	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Twilight Portrait	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Portrait	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Soft Snap	No
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Landscape	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Beach	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Snow	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Fireworks	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Hi-speed Shutter	No
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Advanced Sports Shooting	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Underwater	No
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Gourmet	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Handheld Twilight	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Anti Motion Blur	Yes
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - SteadyShot	No
Shooting Mode (Still Image) - Sweep Panorama	Yes
Shooting Mode (Movie) - Auto Adjustment	Yes
Shooting Mode (Movie) - High Sensitivity	Yes
Shooting Mode (Movie) - Under Water	No
Scene Recognition (iSCN)	Auto / Advanced
Scene Recognition (iSCN) - Recognized Scene	8 modes (Twilight /Twilight Portrait / Twilight using a tripod / Backlight / Backlight Portrait / Landscape / Macro / Portrait)
Scene Recognition (iSCN) - Motion Detection	Yes (face)
Face Detection - Mode	Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority
Face Detection - Face Selection	Yes (Key, Selected-face Memory)
Face Detection - Maximum number of detectable faces	8 faces
Smile Shutter Settings	Yes
Smile Shutter Settings - Smile Detection Sensitivity	Plus / Minus 1step
Smile Shutter Settings - Smile Detection Indicator	Yes
Program shift AE	Yes
Anti Blink	Auto (iSCN (Advanced)), Portrait (Anti Blink (Auto))
Blink Warning	Auto (iSCN (Auto/Advanced)), Portrait (Anti Blink (Auto))
Exposure Warning Indicator	Yes
Vibration Warning Indicator (Hand Shake Alert)	Yes
Sharpness Setting	Plus / Minus 1step
Contrast Setting	Plus / Minus 1step
Dynamic Range Optimizer	Standard / Off / Plus
Saturation Setting	Plus / Minus 1step
Colour Mode - Normal	Yes
Colour Mode - Vivid	Yes
Colour Mode - Natural	No
Colour Mode - Real	Yes
Colour Mode - Sepia	Yes
Colour Mode - B & W	Yes
Colour Mode - Rich	No
Colour Filter	Off / Red / Green / Blue / Warm / Cool
Flash Mode	Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Red Eye Reduction	Auto / On / Off
Flash Level Setting	Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV step
Flash Range - ISO Auto	Approx.0.3-Approx.9.2m (Approx.0.98'-Approx.30.2')(W) Approx.1.5-Approx.5.1m (Approx.4.92'-Approx.16.7')(T)
Flash Range - ISO3200	Up to Approx.16m (Approx.52.5')(W) Approx.10m (Approx.32.8')(T)
Pre-flash	Yes
Auto Daylight Synchro	Yes
Flash Synchro	Front / Rear
Pop-up Flash	Auto
Self-Timer	Off / 10sec. / 2sec.
Grid Line	Off / On
Auto Orientation	On / Off
Auto Review	On / Off

Monitor / Viewfinder

LCD Monitor - Type	TFT LCD
LCD Monitor - Size	7.5cm (3.0 type)
LCD Monitor - Aspect Ratio	4:3
LCD Monitor - Number of dots	230,400 dots
LCD Monitor - Field of view 100%	Yes
LCD Monitor - Colour Reproduction (NTSC Ratio)	over 65%
LCD Monitor - LCD System	Clear Photo LCD Plus
LCD Monitor - Angle Adjustment	Yes
Viewfinder - Type	Electronic
Viewfinder - Diopter Adjustment	Yes
Viewfinder - Electrical View Finder Type	FLC (Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal)
Viewfinder - Electrical View Finder Size	0.5cm (0.2 type)
Viewfinder - Electrical View Finder Total Dot Number	201,600 dots equivalent
Display Selecter(FINDER/LCD)	Yes
Brightness Setting	Normal / Bright
Auto Bright monitoring	Yes

Recording

Compatible Recording Media - Memory Stick Duo	Yes
Compatible Recording Media - Memory Stick PRO Duo	Yes
Compatible Recording Media - Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed)	Yes (No Speed Advantage)
Compatible Recording Media - Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo	Yes (No Speed Advantage)
Internal Memory - Recording Capacity	Approx.11MB
Internal Memory - Maximum Storage Capacity (using PMB)***	No
Image File Format (Still Image) - DCF (Design rule for Camera File System)Ver.2.0	Yes
Image File Format (Still Image) - DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)Ver.1.1	Yes
Image File Format (Still Image) - ExifVer.2.21	Yes
Image File Format (Still Image) - MPF Baseline	Yes
Image File Format (Movie) - File Format	mp4
Image File Format (Movie) - Video Compression	AVC/H.264
Still Image Recording Mode - Normal (JPEG)	Yes
Still Image Recording Mode - Burst (JPEG)	No
Still Image Recording Mode - Hi-speed Burst	Yes (High / Mid / Low)
Still Image Recording Mode - Bracketing (JPEG)	AE (Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV) / WB / Colour
Still Image Recording Mode - Still image recording during movie recording	No
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 13M (4,224 x 3,168)	No
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 12M (4,000 x 3,000)	No
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 10M (3,648 x 2,736)	No
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 9M (3,456 x 2,592)	Yes
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 8M (3,264 x 2,448)	No
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 7M (3,072 x 2,304)	No
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 5M (2,592 x 1,944)	Yes
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 3M (2,048 x 1,536)	Yes
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - VGA (640 x 480)	Yes
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 3:2 mode	8M (3,456 x 2,304)
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - 16:9 mode	6M (3,456 x 1,944) 2M (1,920 x1,080)
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) - Panorama	(7,152 x 1,080) / (4,912 x 1,080) / (4,912 x 1,920) / (3,424 x 1,920)
Movie Recording Mode - 640 (Fine) (VX Fine, 640 x 480, Approx.30fps)	No
Movie Recording Mode - 640 (Standard) (VX Standard, 640 x 480, Approx.16.6fps)	No
Movie Recording Mode - 320 (QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.30fps)	No
Movie Recording Mode - 320 (QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.8.3fps)	No
Movie Recording Mode - 1280 x 720 (Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive)	No
Movie Recording Mode - 1280 x 720 (Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive)	No
Movie Recording Mode - 1280 x 720 (Approx.30fps, Progressive)	Approx. 6Mbps (Average bit rate)
Movie Recording Mode - 1440 x 1080 (Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive)	Approx. 12Mbps (Average bit rate)
Movie Recording Mode - 1440 x 1080 (Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive)	Approx. 7Mbps (Average bit rate)
Movie Recording Mode - VGA (640 x 480, Approx.30fps, Progressive)	Approx. 3Mbps (Average bit rate)

Microphone / Speaker

Built-in Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	mono
Volume Setting	8 steps

Playback

Maximum Playback Size - Still Image	Under 9M (3,456 x 2,592)
Maximum Playback Size - Movie	******
Single Image - Cue, Review(Movie)	Yes
Single Image - Slow Playback(Movie)	Yes
Single Image - Panorama Scroll Playback	Yes
Image Index - Index	16 / 25 images (Date / Event / Favourites / Folder)
Image Index - List	Date / Event
Auto grouping & Best picture recognition	Yes
Easy Review	Yes
Continuous Playback	Yes
Slide Show - Video Out	HD / SD
Slide Show - Movie	Yes
Slide Show Settings - Image	All / Date / Event / Favourties / Folder
Slide Show Settings - Effects	Simple / Nostalgic / Stylish / Active
Slide Show Settings - Music	Select / Off
Slide Show Settings - Interval	3 / 1 / 5 / 10 sec. (only Simple effect)
Slide Show Settings - Repeat	On / Off
Slideshow Music - Format	MP3 (Stereo)
Slideshow Music - Number of music, Maximum length of one music	4 tunes, 5 min.
Music Tool - Download Music	Yes
Music Tool - Format Music	Yes
Scrapbook	No
Scrapbook - Save	No
Scrapbook - Background Select	No
Scrapbook - Auto Playback	No
Scrapbook - Return to front cover	No
Scrapbook - Next/Back	No
View Mode - Date view	Yes
View Mode - Event view	Yes
View Mode - Favourites	6 folders
View Mode - Folder view	Yes
Sharemark	No
Sharemark - Embedded PC Software	No
Filter by Faces	Off / All People / Children / Infants / Smiles
Zoom Magnification of Playback Mode	8x
Automatic Image Rotation	Yes
Temporarily Rotated Playback	No
Rotate	Yes
Retouch - Trimming	Yes
Retouch - Red Eye Correction	Yes
Retouch - Soft Focus	Yes
Retouch - Partial Colour	Yes
Retouch - Fisheye Lens	Yes
Retouch - Cross Filter	Yes
Retouch - Retro	Yes
Retouch - Radial Blur	Yes
Retouch - Unsharp Masking	Yes
Retouch - Happy Faces	Yes
Retouch - Resize	No
Multi Resizing	HDTV (1,920 x1,080) Blog Email (VGA)
Delete	Single / Select / Date / Event / Folder / All in this Group / All Except Main Image
Protect	Single / Select / Date / Event / Folder / Favourites
Password Lock	No
Favorites(Adding, Removing)	Single / Select / Date / Event
Paint - Tool	No
Paint - Number of recorded pixels (image size)	No
Select Folder	Yes

PC Link

PC Sync: Yes (MS)

Dedicated Buttons

Power Button	Yes
Lens Cover	No
Shutter Button	Yes
Zoom Lever(Switch)	Yes
Mode Switch	No
Playback Button	Yes
Mode Dial	11 modes (Intelligent Auto/ Program auto / S / A / M / Easy / Anti Motion Blur / Handheld Twilight / Sweep / Panorama / SCN / Movie)
Home Button	No
Menu Button	Yes
Control Button	Yes
Custom Button	Yes
Smile Shutter Button	No
Touch Panel	No
Touch Panel - Calibration	No
Wheel Dial	No
Jog Dial	Yes
Slideshow Button	No
Direct Scrapbook Button	No
Delete Button	Yes
Other Buttons	Viewfinder LCD button / Focus Mode button / Burst Mode & BRK button
Image Size & Deleate Buttons	No
Remote control Capability	No
Control for HDMI	Yes

Menu / Indicator

On-Screen Indicators	Yes
Screen Display Setting	4 modes
Home Screen	No
Touch Icon	No
Function Guide	On / Off
Histogram Indicator	Yes
Battery Remaining Indicator(Icon)	Yes
Recording Media Remaining Indicator	Yes
Self-Diagnosis Display	Yes
Message Display	Yes
Power Lamp	Yes
Access Lamp	Yes
Self-Timer Lamp	Yes (used both as AF Illuminator)
Smile shutter Lamp	Yes (used both as AF Illuminator)
Beep	On (H, L) / Shutter / Off

Manage Memory

Memory Stick Tool - Format	Yes
Memory Stick Tool - Create, Change Recording Folder	Yes
Memory Stick Tool - Copy (from Internal Memory to MS)	All data
Memory Stick Tool - Reset File Number	Yes
Memory Stick Tool - Delete Folder	Yes
Internal Memory Tool - Format	Yes
Internal Memory Tool - Create, Change Recording Folder	No

Print(PictBridge)	Single / Select / Date / Event / Favourites / Folder
Print Order Mark(DPOF)	Single / Select / Date / Event / Favourites / Folder
Exif Print	Yes
PRINT Image Matching(PIM3)	Yes

Other Functions

Auto Power Off	3 min.
Clock Function, Setting	Yes
Area Setting	Yes
Initialize	Yes
Shop Front Mode	Face Detection On, LCD Bright
Demo Mode	Off / On
Demo Mode - Mode	Smile Shutter / Scene Recognition

Video Out

Component	HD (1080i) (with optional accessory) / SD
Composite	Yes
HDMI	Yes (*****)
Video Out Mode	NTSC / PAL
Wide Zoom Display	Off / On
TV Type Capability (SD Output)	4:3

USB

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)	Yes
USB Connect - Auto (MultiConfiguration)	Yes
USB Connect - Mass Storage	Yes
USB Connect - PictBridge	Yes
USB Connect - PTP, MTP	Yes
USB Connect - PTP	No
LUN Settings	No

Interface

Multi Use Terminal	Type2d, AV (SD / HD Component***) / HDMI*** / USB
AV Out	No
USB	No
DC IN Terminal	Yes

Optional Accessory Capability

Conversion Lens - Type	Tele: VCLDH1757
Conversion Lens - Filter Diameter	No
Conversion Lens - Mode	Off / Tele
Tripod Receptacle	Yes
Cradle	No
Housing Mode (Water housing comaptibility)	No
Battery Remaining Indicator (Minute Display)	Yes (NPFH50)

Power / Others

Power Source - Battery	LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM H type 6.8V
Power Source - AC adaptor	8.4V
Supplied Battery - Maximum Voltage	8.4V
Supplied Battery - Nominal Voltage	6.8V
Supplied Battery - Capacity for Shooting	typical:6.1Wh(900mAh), minimum:5.9Wh(870mAh)
Power consumption (Camera mode) - LCD On	Approx .1.2W
Power consumption (Camera mode) - Viewfinder (LCD Off)	Approx .1.1W
Dimensions (WxHxD, excluding protrusions)	114.5mm x 82.8mm x 91.8mm (4 5/8" x 3 3/8" x 3 5/8")
Special Mention on Dimension	-
Weight - Body	Approx. 453g (16oz.)
Weight - With Accy (With MS Duo & Supplied Accessories)	Approx. 504g (1 lb 1.8oz.)
Body Material	Plastic
Operating Temperature	0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C.
Storage Temperature	-20 degrees C. - +60 degrees C.

Operating Speed

Start-up Time	Approx. 2.2 sec.
Shooting Time Lag	Approx. 0.2 sec.
Shutter Release Time Lag	Approx. 0.008 sec.
Shooting Interval - Maximum number of recorded pixels	Approx. 1.2 sec.
Burst Speed (maximum) - Burst (Maximum number of recorded pixels)	Approx.10.0 fps (10 shots****)
Burst Speed (maximum) - Extra High-speed Burst	No
Burst Interval (minimum) - Burst (Maximum number of recorded pixels)	Approx. 0.1 sec. (10 shots****)
Burst Interval (minimum) - Extra High-speed Burst	No