Advanced features for great movies
The performance packed into the top-class 4K Handycam® is peerless. Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ and Fast Intelligent AF achieve exactly the images you aim for. A new microphone structure captures ambiance that’s all-surrounding. You can even play with time in motion or gain control of pro-style/manual functions. The possibilities and pleasures are endless.
Camera
Sensor 1/2.5" CMOS
Backside Illumination Yes
Effective Pixels 8,290,000 @ Video 16:9
8,290,000 @ Photo 16:9
6,220,000 @ Photo 4:3
Optics
35mm Equivalent Focal Length 26.8 - 536 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9
32.8 - 656 @ Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Maximum Aperture f/ 2 - f/ 3.8
Focusing Distance 0.4" / 1.0 cm - Infinity
Zoom Optical: 20x
Clear Image Zoom: 30x 4K
Clear Image Zoom: 40x (in HD)
Digital: 250x
Filter Size 55 mm
Recording
System NTSC
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video Format XAVC S
3840 x 2160p / 30 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 24 fps (100 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (60 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (60 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (60 Mbps)
AVCHD
1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (17 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (17 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (17 Mbps)
1440 x 1080i / 60 fps (9 Mbps)
1440 x 1080i / 60 fps (5 Mbps)
MP4
1280 x 720p / 30 fps
Slow Motion Mode 120 fps recorded @ 1920 x 1080p
Still Image Resolution JPEG: 16.6 Megapixel, 5440 x 3056 (16:9)
JPEG: 12.5 Megapixel, 4080 x 3056 (4:3)
JPEG: 8.3 Megapixel, 3840 x 2160 (16:9)
JPEG: 6.2 Megapixel, 2880 x 2160 (4:3)
JPEG: 2.1 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
JPEG: .3 Megapixel, 640 x 480
Channels 5.1-Channel
Audio Format AAC-LC
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital 5.1
LPCM
Sampling Frequency LPCM: 48.0 kHz
Bit Rate LPCM: 16.0-bit
Display
Display Type LCD
Touchscreen Yes
Screen Size 3"
Pixel Count 921,600
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Rotation Opening Angle: 90°
Turning Angle: 270°
2nd Display
Display Type Viewfinder
Screen Size .24"
Pixel Count 1,555,200
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed 1/8-1/10000 sec
Exposure Metering Multi, Spot
Exposure Modes Modes: Auto, Manual
Interval Recording 1 sec
2 sec
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
60 sec
Self Timer 10 Sec
Features
Image Stabilization Optical
Scene Modes Preset: Yes
Lux 1.8 (4K: Low Lux, 1/30 shutter speed)
9 (4K: Standard, 1/60 shutter speed)
1.2 (HD: Low Lux, 1/30 shutter speed)
6 (HD: Standard, 1/60 shutter speed)
0 (NightShot)
White Balance Modes Auto
Indoor 1
Onepush
Outdoors
Creative Effects Yes
Built-in Mic Yes
Built-in Speaker Yes
Built-in Light/Flash Light - No
Flash - No
Wi-Fi Yes
Accessory Shoe 1x Multi Interface Shoe
Tripod Mount 1/4" - 20
Input/Output Connectors
Outputs 1x HDMI D (Micro)
1x Multi-Terminal micro-USB
Microphone Input Yes
Headphone Jack Yes
General
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 6.8 VDC, 1960 mAh
Charging Method AC Adapter
Power Consumption In LCD Operation:4.9 W
In Viewfinder Operation:4.9 W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.9 x 3.2 x 6.6" / 7.4 x 8.1 x 16.8 cm with battery attached
Weight 22.4 oz / 635 g with battery attached