| Lens / Zoom |
| Carl Zeiss lens - Vario Tessar |
Yes |
| Zoom Key (Lever/Button on LCD frame) |
Yes / Yes |
| Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Lever) (During Standby) |
60x, variable (3.4-39.5s) |
| Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Lever) (During recording) |
60x, variable (3.4-39.5s) |
| Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/Ring) |
- |
| Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Button on LCD frame) |
- |
| Digital Zoom *1 |
120x (2000x) |
| Digital Zoom *1 - Selection of D. Zoom Ratio (2 steps) |
Yes (120x / 2000x)(HOME MENU) |
| Digital Zoom *1 - Precision Digital Zoom *2 |
No |
| F |
1.8 - 6.0 |
| f (Focal distance) |
1.8 - 108mm |
| f (Focal distance) - In Tele Macro (Minimum focal distance) |
Approx. 500mm |
| f (35mm conversion) (in "MOVIE" position)*3 - (16:9) |
39 - 2340mm |
| f (35mm conversion) (in "MOVIE" position)*3 - (4:3) |
44 - 2640mm |
| f (35mm conversion) (in "Photo " position) - (16:9) |
49 - 2944mm |
| f (35mm conversion) (in "Photo " position) - (4:3) |
44 - 2640mm |
| Filter Diameter |
30mm |
| Lens Cover |
Yes (manual) |
| NightShot |
No |
| NightShot plus |
No |
| Camera |
| Focus System |
Full range auto/Manual (Touch Panel) |
| Focus System - Manual Focus (Ring / Dial / Panel) |
Yes (No / No / Yes ) |
| Focus System -Spot Focus |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| CCD |
1/8"(2.25mm) 960H |
| CCD - Advanced HAD Technology |
Yes |
| Signal Processing System - Enhanced Imaging Processor |
No |
| Signal Processing System - BIONZ |
No |
| x.v.Color |
- |
| Dynamic Range Optimizer |
No |
| Number of pixels - Pixels for Still Image Recording |
MAX 340K (720x480) (4:3) |
| Number of pixels - Gross pixels |
Approx. 680K pixels |
| Number of pixels - Effective pixels of moving pictures in 16:9 |
Approx. 410K pixels |
| Number of pixels - Effective pixels of moving pictures in 4:3 |
Approx. 340K pixels |
| Number of pixels - Effective pixels of still images in 16:9 |
Approx. 250K pixels |
| Number of pixels - Effective pixels of still images in 4:3 |
Approx. 340K pixels |
| Minimum Illumination |
6lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed ) |
| Minimum Illumination - Low Light Shot On |
- |
| Minimum Illumination - NightShot (plus) |
- |
| White Balance |
Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel) |
| White Balance - One-push Auto |
Yes(Touch Panel) |
| WB Shift |
No |
| Shutter Speed |
1/4 - 1/4000 |
| Shutter Speed - Auto (Auto Slow Shutter ON) |
1/30-1/500 |
| Shutter Speed - Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF) |
1/60-1/500 |
| Shutter Speed - Scene Selection |
1/60-1/4000
1/4 - 1/250
(Candle mode / "MOVIE" position only) |
| Shutter Speed - Low Light Shot |
- |
| Shutter Speed - Smooth Slow Rec |
- |
| Auto Slow Shutter ("Movie" position only) |
Yes |
| Face Detection - Auto control |
No |
| Face Detection - Bit Allocation on Face |
No |
| Face Detection - Face Index |
Yes |
| Smile Shutter |
No |
| Smile Shutter - Detection Set |
- |
| Smile Shutter - Smile Sensitivity |
- |
| Smile Shutter - Smile Priority |
- |
| Smile Shutter - Frame Setting |
- |
| Spot Meter/Focus |
Yes |
| Scene Selection |
Yes (Menu) |
| Scene Selection - Auto |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Twilight |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Twilight Portrait |
No |
| Scene Selection - Candle |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Sunrise & Sunset |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Fireworks |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Landscape |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Portrait |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Spotlight |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Sports |
Yes ("MOVIE" position only) |
| Scene Selection - Beach |
Yes |
| Scene Selection - Snow |
Yes |
| 14bit DXP |
No |
| AE Shift |
No |
| AE Lock |
No |
| Auto Non Flicker |
Yes |
| Exposure Control |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Backlight Compensation (Auto/Button) |
Yes (No/Yes) |
| Auto Backlight On/Off |
No |
| Spot Meter |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Iris Control / Gain Control |
Auto only / Auto only |
| Sharpness Control |
No |
| Smooth Slow Rec |
No |
| 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) |
| Expanded Focus |
No |
| Fader *4 |
Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Fader *4 - Black |
Yes |
| Fader *4 - 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 (Home Menu) |
| Clock setting - World Clock (Area or Country SET) / World Time |
Yes / No |
| Clock setting - Auto Area Adjustment by GPS |
- |
| Clock setting - DST or Summer time |
Yes |
| Date/Time Auto Indication |
Yes |
| SteadyShot - Optical Steadyshot |
No |
| SteadyShot - Steady Shot |
Yes ("MOVIE" position only) |
| SteadyShot - Active Mode |
No |
| SteadyShot - SteadyShot ON/OFF |
Yes (Home Menu) |
| Tele Macro |
Yes (Menu) |
| Camera (Photo) |
| Dual Rec |
No |
| Dual Rec - Number of pixels (in "MOVIE" Rec position)(16:9) |
- |
| Dual Rec - Number of pixels (in "MOVIE" Rec position)(4:3) |
- |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
No |
| Viewfinder - Size |
- |
| Viewfinder - Dots |
- |
| Viewfinder - Bright Control |
- |
| Audio |
| 5.1ch HDMI Output |
No |
| Dolby Digital 2ch DownMix Playback |
No |
| Audio Dub |
No |
| Built-in Microphone (2ch) |
Yes (Electric Condenser) |
| Built-in Microphone - Wind Position |
Yes (Auto) |
| Built-in Zoom Microphone |
Yes |
| 5.1ch Centre Mic Ready (w/ Optional microphone) |
No |
| REC Level Control |
No |
| Speaker |
Yes (16mm) |
| Speaker - Speaker Volume Control |
Yes (+)(-)(Touch Panel) |
| Headphone Volume Control |
No |
| MIC Reference Level |
Yes (Normal /Low) |
| External Surround MIC Setting |
No |
| Recorder / Player |
| Recording Media |
HDD (60GB) |
| Compatible Memory Stick™ type *5 - Memory Stick PRO Duo™ |
Yes |
| Compatible Memory Stick™ type *5 - Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (High Speed) |
Yes |
| Compatible Memory Stick™ type *5 - Memory Stick PRODuo™ (Mark 2) |
Yes |
| Compatible Memory Stick™ type *5 - Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ |
Yes |
| Recording Time - HDD (80GB) / Internal Memory (XXGB), 2ch |
SD HQ: Approx, 910min |
| Recording Time - HDD (80GB) / Internal Memory (XXGB), 2ch |
SD SP: Approx, 1310min |
| Recording Time - HDD (80GB) / Internal Memory (XXGB), 2ch |
SD LP: Approx, 2740min |
| Recording Time - HDD (80GB) / Internal Memory (XXGB), 5.1ch |
- |
| Recording Time - HDD (80GB) / Internal Memory (XXGB), 5.1ch |
- |
| Recording Time - HDD (80GB) / Internal Memory (XXGB), 5.1ch |
- |
| Movie Recording format |
SD - MPEG2 |
| Movie Recording Resolution |
SD (HQ, SP, LP)
H:720x
V:480 60i/ 4/3, 16:9 |
| Audio Compression Format |
SD - Dolby Digital 2ch |
| 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 (+) |
Yes |
| Step (-) |
Yes |
| 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 |
No |
| Highlight Playback |
No |
| 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) |
| Date on Subtitle |
No |
| OSD On/Off |
Yes (Tact) |
| OSD Output |
Yes (Line out/LCD) |
| TV Type (16:9/4:3) Select |
Yes (Home Menu) |
| HDMI Output Resolution Select |
- |
| Playlist Edit - Number of Playlists |
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 Stick™ |
Yes (Select/by Date/Playlist) |
| Movie Dubbing - Internal Memory --> Memory Stick™ |
- |
| Movie Dubbing - Memory Stick™ --> HDD |
No |
| Playback Zoom |
Yes (x1.1-5)
(TouchPanel + Zoom Lever)
("Photo "position only) |
| NTSC Playback on PAL TV |
No |
| PAL Playback on NTSC TV |
No |
| Jack |
| A/V Remote Conector (Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote) |
No |
| A/V Remote Conector (Video / S Video / Audio / Remote) |
Yes (Output Only) |
| Interface Connector (for cradle) |
No |
| External Mic. Input |
No |
| Phone Jack |
No |
| Remote |
No |
| USB Terminal |
Yes (mini AB/Hi-Speed) |
| HDMI Terminal |
No |
| DC IN |
Yes |
| LCD Screen |
| Size |
6.7cm (2.7Type) WIDE (16:9) ratio |
| Number of pixels |
123,200 dots ( 560 x 220 ) |
| Clear Photo LCD plus / Xtra Fine LCD |
No |
| Compliant to x.v.Color |
No |
| Hybrid LCD Monitor |
No |
| Touch Panel |
Yes |
| LCD On/Off *7 |
Yes (Menu) |
| Backlight On/Off |
No |
| Backlight Bright Select *8 |
Yes (Normal/Bright (Home Menu)) |
| Brightness Control |
Yes (+)(-)(Home Menu) |
| Colour Control |
Yes (Home 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-glare Treatment |
No |
| Anti-fingerprint Treatment |
No |
| EVF ON with reversed LCD (Mirror Mode) |
- |
| Remote Commander |
| Remote Commander |
No |
| Multi-Language |
| Multi-Language Operation |
Yes (Menu/Warning Messages) |
| Available Languages |
English, Simplified English, Simplified 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 |
No |
| Recording Method - Progressive Shutter System *9 |
No |
| Recording Method - Frame REC |
No |
| Recording Method - Field |
Yes |
| Image Size - Photo Mode |
VGA 0.3M (640x480) 0.2M (640x360) |
| Image Size - Movie Mode |
- |
| Image Size - Photo Capture from Playback Movie |
VGA 0.3M (640x480) 0.2M (640x360) |
| Still Image File Format |
DCF2.0/Exif Version2.21 |
| |
MPF Baseline Compatible |
| Resize |
No |
| Compression |
JPEG |
| PictBridge |
No |
| PhotoTV HD |
No |
| Sound Recording |
No |
| Interval REC |
No |
| Date / Time |
Yes / Yes |
| Continuous file number REC |
Yes |
| Image Delete |
Yes (HDD:All/Select/by Date, MS:All/Select) |
| Image Protect |
Yes (HDD:Select/by Date, MS:Select) |
| Still Image Copy - HDD --> Memory Stick™ |
Yes (Select/by Date) |
| Still Image Copy - Internal Memory --> Memory Stick™ |
- |
| Still Image Copy - Memory Stick™ --> 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 |
| Recommended MS for 1920 AVCHD Recording |
Capacity: more than 1GB |
| Flash Light |
| Flash light |
No |
| Flash mode |
- |
| Red Eye Reduction |
- |
| Flash Level |
- |
| Recommended distance (in "Photo" position) |
- |
| Recommended distance (in "MOVIE" position) |
- |
| Others |
| Charge on camcorder |
Yes |
| Quick Start Up |
Yes |
| BRAVIA Sync |
No |
| USB Streaming |
No |
| Start/Stop Button on LCD Frame |
No |
| Zoom Button on LCD Frame |
Yes |
| Wide Select Button |
No |
| Home Menu Button |
Yes |
| PlayButton |
Yes |
| One Touch Disc Burn Button |
Yes (Camera body) |
| Auto Shut Off |
Yes (Home Menu) |
| Built-in Light |
No |
| GPS On/Off Switch |
- |
| Remote Sensor / Remote On/Off |
- |
| Beep Sound / On/Off |
Yes (Home Menu) |
| Front Tally / On/Off |
No / - |
| InfoLITHIUM system |
Yes |
| Media /Battery Remaining Indicator |
Yes |
| Battery Info |
Yes (Home Menu) |
| Media Info |
Yes (Home Menu) |
| Current Position Display (Your Location) by GPS |
- |
| Compatible with Optional DVD Writer (VRD-P1) |
Yes |
| Demonstration Mode |
Yes (Home Menu) |
| Pre-Installed High Definition Demo Movie |
- |
| Easy Handycam |
Yes |
| Help Function |
Yes |
| Display Guide |
No |
| Mass (w/o Recording Media, Battery, etc.) |
300g |
| Mass (w/ Battery) *10 - NP-FH50 |
340g |
| Mass (w/ Battery) *10 - NP-FH60 |
350g |
| Mass (w/ Battery) *10 - NP-FH70 |
390g |
| Mass (w/ Battery) *10 - NP-FH100 |
490g |
| Power Consumption (Recording mode/Recording media : Default Setting) |
2.2W |
| Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery) |
8.4V/(6.8V/7.2V) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) - Including protrusions |
60x68x105mm |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) - Including protrusions with supplied battery attached |
60x68x112mm |
| Active Interface Shoe |
No |
| Touch Panel Calibration |
Yes (Home Menu) |