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Detailed Specifications

Lens / Zoom

Lens	Sony G Lens
Zoom Key (Lever/Button on LCD frame)	Yes / Yes (Touch Panel)
Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Lever) (During Standby)	10x, variable (1.0-24.0sec)
Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Lever) (During recording)	10x, variable (1.0-24.0sec)
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	11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Minimum Illumination - Low Light Shot On	3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed
Minimum Illumination - NightShot (plus)	0 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
White Balance	Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One Push (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	1/8-1/1500
Shutter Speed - STD	1/60-1/1500
Shutter Speed - Low Light Shot	1/30-1/1500
Shutter Speed - Smooth Slow Rec	1/250 - 1/1500
Manual lris Control - "Movie"Position	1/60 - 1/10000
Manual lris Control - "Photo"Position	1/60 - 1/725
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 - Colour 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 (AVCHD)" 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" Position)
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	Internal Memory (64GB) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ SD/SDHC Memory Card^*12
Compatible Memory Stick™ type ^*6 - Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2)	Yes
Compatible Memory Stick™ type ^*6 - Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™	Yes
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 2ch	AVC HD 24M(FX)^*8: Approx.360min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 2ch	AVC HD 17M(FH): Approx.465min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 2ch	AVC HD 9M(HQ): Approx.935min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 2ch	AVC HD 5M(LP): Approx.1595min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 2ch	SD HQ: Approx.965min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 5.1ch	AVC HD 24M(FX)^*8: Approx.360min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 5.1ch	AVC HD 17M(FH): Approx.460min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 5.1ch	AVC HD 9M(HQ): Approx.935min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 5.1ch	AVC HD 5M(LP): Approx.1515min
Recording Time^*7 - Internal Memory (64GB), 5.1ch	SD HQ: Approx.935min
Recording Time^*7 - Default	AVCHD (HQ)
Movie Recording Format	HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) SD: MPEG2-PS
Movie Recording Resolution - HD (FH, FX)	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	-
Quick Format (HDD/Internal Memory Format)	Yes (Internal Memory)
Full Format (HDD/Internal Memory Erase All)	Yes (Internal Memory)
Default Recording Media	Internal Memory
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	-
Movie Dubbing - Internal Memory --> Memory Card	Yes (Playlist / Select / by Date)
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
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 Only / 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	Internal Memory
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 / Date, Memory Card: One / All)
Image Protect	Yes (Internal Memory: One / All / Select / Date, Memory Card: One / All)
Still Image Copy - HDD --> Memory Card	-
Still Image Copy - Internal Memory --> Memory Card	Yes (Select / by Date)
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-red eye on / Anti-red eye 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)
PlayButton	Yes
One Touch Disc Burn Button	Yes
Auto Shut Off	Yes (Menu)
Built-in Light	No
GPS On/Off Switch	Yes
360 Video Compatible	No
Direct Copy Compatible	Yes
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 -> STD 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.)	440g
Mass (w/ Battery)^*11 - NP-FV50	490g
Mass (w/ Battery) ^*11 - NP-FV70	530g
Mass (w/ Battery) ^*11 - NP-FV100	630g
Power Consumption (Recording mode/Recording media : Default Setting)	3.4W
Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery)	8.4V/(6.8V/7.2V)
Dimensions (WxHxD) - Including protrusions	66 x 74 x 143mm
Dimensions (WxHxD) - Including protrusions with supplied battery attached	66 x 74 x 143mm
Active Interface Shoe	Yes
Touch Panel Calibration	Yes (Menu)

NOTES

*1 - Digital Zoom: The factory setting is "Off". "MOVIE" position only

*2 - Precision Digital Zoom: "MOVIE" position only

*3 - f (35mm conversion) (in "CAMERA-Movie" position): In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel read-out

*4 - f (35mm conversion)(in "MOVIE" position)/Effective pixels of moving pictures: at Active Mode OFF

*5 - Fader: Not available in "Photo" position

*6 - Compatible Memory Stick™ type: Recommended MS: For AVCHD Recording/ Capacity: more than 1GB, For STD Recording /Capacity: more than 512MB

*7 - Recording Time: Bit rate is described by system rate (Movie + Sounds etc.)

*8 - AVCHD 24M (FX): Peak

*9 - Backlight select (LCD): Backlight brightness will automatically be set to "Bright" when connected to AC adaptor

*10 - Progressive Shutter System: Progressive Shutter System does not work when capturing still images in Dual Rec

*11 - Mass (w/ Battery): Including a battery and recording media

*12 - Recommended Speed Class: AVCHD Model / Class 4 or higher,Standard Definition Model / Class 2 or higher

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