Sensor
- Sensor Type
- 1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- Effective Pixels (Video)
- Approx.2100K pixels(16:9)
- Effective Pixels (Still Image)
- Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)/Approx.1710K pixels(4:3)
Processor
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X image processor
Lens
- Lens Type
- ZEISS Vario-Tessar
- Lens Cover
- Manual
- Aperture
- F1.9-F4.0
- Focal Distance
- f=2.1-57.0mm
- Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video)
- f=29.8-1609.2mm(16:9)
- Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Still Image)
- f=29.8-804.0mm(16:9), f=36.4-984.0mm(4:3)
- Minimum Focus Distance
- Approx.1cm(Wide) , Approx.80cm(Tele), Approx.13/32inch(Wide), Approx.31 1/2(Tele)
Zoom
- Optical Zoom
- 27x
- Clear Image Zoom
- 54x
- Digital Zoom
- 320x
LCD
- Screen Type
- 6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide(16:9)
- Brightness Control
- Yes(Menu)
- Marker/Grid Display
- Grid Line
- Angle Adjustment
- Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Image Stabilization
- Image Stabilization Type
- Electrical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Focus
- Focus Type
- Contrast AF
- Focus Mode
- Auto/Manual(Menu)
- Focus Area
- Full range Focus
Exposure
- Mode
- Auto, Manual(Menu)
- Metering Modes
- Multi-segment
- LOW LUX Mode
- Yes
- Auto Iris Control
- F1.9 - F10
- Backlight Compensation
- Yes(Auto)
- Gain Control
- Auto
- Minimum Illumination
- Standard:6 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), Low Lux:3 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
- Auto Control Range
- 1/6 - 1/10000
- Standard
- 1/25 - 1/10000
White Balance
- White Balance Modes
- Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Storage Media
- Media Type
- Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Recording
- Recording Format (Video)
- AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Video Resolution
- HD:1920x1080/50p(PS), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25p
- Video Recording Rate (ABR/VBR)
- HD PS:Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/LP:Approx.5Mbps, MP4: Approx.3Mbps
- Recording Format (Still Image)
- JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)
- Still Image Size (Photo Mode)
- L:9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 6.9 megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
- Still Image Size (Movie Mode)
- L:9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
- Still Image Size (Photo Capture)
- 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
- Still Image Size (Dual Record)
- 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio
- Microphone
- Built-in Zoom Microphone
- Audio Recording Format
- Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
- Mic Level Control
- Yes(2steps)
- Speaker
- Monoral Speaker
Advanced Feature
- Scene Selection
- Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
- Other Features
- Face Detection, Fader Effect(s)(White/Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light), Smile Shutter(Off/Dual Capture/Always On)
Playback
- Fast Playback
- About 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 times
- Slow Playback
- Forwad:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speed
- Highlight Movie Maker
- Highlight Playback(HD Movie Only), Highlight Scenario(Save/Playback/Erase), Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 4 music files)
- Motion Shot Video
- Yes
- Slide Show (Still Image)
- Slide Show
Terminal / Shoe
- HDMI Terminal
- Yes (HDMI micro)
- Remote Terminal
- integrated into Multi Terminal
- STD Output
- Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))
- Memory Card Slot
- Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
Power
- Battery Type
- NP-BX1
- Power Consumption (LCD)
- HD:1.8W
- Power Requirements
- 3.6V (battery pack), 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
- Charge on camcorder (charging time with supplied battery)
- Yes(Approx. 2h 35min)
- USB Charging
- DC 5V 800mA
- USB Power Supply
- Yes(Recording/Playback(supplied AC Adaptor AC-UUD11))
Size & Weight
- Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)
- Approx. 54.0mm(W)×59.5mm(H)×128.0mm(D), Approx. 2 1/4 inch(W) ×2 3/8 inch(H) ×5 1/8 inch(D)
- Weight (main unit only)
- Approx.190g, Approx.6.7oz
- Weight (including supplied battery)
- Approx.215g(NP-BX1), Approx.7.6oz(NP-BX1)
What's In The Box
- Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BX1) (1), AC Adaptor (1), USB Connection Support Cable (1), HDMI(micro) Cable (1), "Operating Guide"(1)

Features
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