Standard Definition or High Definition
High Definition
Power Supply (rated)
7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC IN)
Video Recording system
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
File Format: AVCHD Ver 2.0 Compliant (AVCHD Progressive), MP4
Audio Recording system
AVCHD: Linear PCM (2ch)* / Dolby Digital (2ch)
MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)
* 28 Mbps or 24 Mbps video recording modes only; 16-bit resolution.
Image Sensor
1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels
Approx. 3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective Pixels
Approx. 2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Lens
Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital
Focal Length: 3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576mm with Standard IS/IS Off, 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS)
Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow
Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8
Focusing System
Hybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system), Normal AF (TTL-video signal selection system), Face Only AF, Manual Focus
Hybrid AF Controls: Instant AF, Medium AF
Programmed AE
Auto Mode: Smart Auto
Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual Exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Minimum Focusing Distance
20mm (at wide end), 60cm (from lens front) across zooming range
White Balance
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent), Color Temperature Settings (2,000-15,000K), Set (1/2)
Frame Rate
AVCHD: 60p, 60i, PF29.97, 24p
MP4: 60p, 30p, 24p
Minimum Illumination
P Mode: Approx. 1.2 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec., with auto slow shutter on)
Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
Image Stabilization
Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization
Control Modes: Dynamic IS, Powered IS*, Macro IS, Tripod Mode
IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS, IS Off
* During Intelligent IS (Auto Mode), Powered IS can be set to On or Off.
Viewfinder
0.24-inch TFT wide color LCD screen, approx. 1.56 million dots, 100% field of view
LCD Screen
3.0-inch LCD panel with AR surface treatment, approx. 460,000 dots, 100% field of view
Microphone
Stereo (using electret condenser microphone)
Recording Media
2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
USB Terminal
mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Video Terminal
3.5mm diameter 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
HDMI Terminal
HDMI™ mini connector
Microphone Terminal
3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack, MIC/LINE switching possible
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Control Terminal
2.5mm stereo mini jack (input only)
Handle Unit Terminals
Input Terminal: XLR 3 pin-jacks (2 systems), MIC/LINE switch possible (input only)
Shoe Terminal: Cold shoe
Operating Temperature range
For Performance: Approx. 0-40°C, 85% (relative humidity)
For Operation: Approx. -5-45°C, 60% (relative humidity)
Dimensions
Approx. 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (excluding lens hood, mic holder unit and handle unit)
Approx. 4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in. / 115 x 84 x 231mm (including lens hood; excluding mic holder unit and handle unit)
Approx. 5.2 x 7.1 x 9.1 in. / 131 x 180 x 231mm (including lens hood, mic holder unit and handle unit)
All dimensions exclude the grip belt.
Weight
Approx. 1.6 lbs. / 745g (body only)
Approx. 2.5 lbs. / 1135g (includes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, Battery Pack BP-820 and 1 memory card)
Grip belt included for all values.
Recording Modes
Recording Format | Bit Rate | Resolution | Frame Rate |
AVCHD | 28 Mbps (59.94P)*1,2 | 1920 x 1080 | 59.94P*3 |
24 Mbps*1 | 1920 x 1080 | 59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P*3 |
17 Mbps | 1920 x 1080 | 59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P*3 |
5 Mbps | 1440 x 1080 | 59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P*3 |
|
MP4 | 35 Mbps (59.94P)*2 | 1920 x 1080 | 59.94P |
24 Mbps | 1920 x 1080 | 29.97P/23.98P*4 |
17 Mbps | 1920 x 1080 | 29.97P/23.98P*4 |
8 Mbps*2 | 1280 x 720 | 59.94P |
4 Mbps | 1280 x 720 | 29.97P/23.98P*4 |
3 Mbps | 640 x 360 | 29.97P/23.98P*4 |
*1 During audio recording, either linear PCM recording or standard recording (Dolby Digital) can be selected.
*2 Cannot be set in Cinema mode.
*3 In AUTO mode: 59.94i.
*4 In AUTO mode: 29.97P only.
Maximum Recording Time
AVCHD | Recording Mode |
Memory Capacity
| 28 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 5 Mbps |
8GB | 35 min. | 40 min. | 1 hr. | 3 hr. |
16GB | 1 hr. 15 min. | 1 hr. 25 min. | 2 hr. 5 min. | 6 hr. 5 min. |
32GB | 2 hr. 30 min. | 2 hr. 55 min. | 4 hr. 10 min. | 12 hr. 15 min. |
64GB | 5 hr. 5 min. | 5 hr. 55 min. | 8 hr. 20 min. | 24 hr. 30 min. |
128GB | 10 hr. 10 min. | 11 hr. 55 min. | 16 hr. 45 min. | 49 hr. |
MP4 | Recording Mode |
Memory Capacity
| 35 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 3 Mbps |
8GB | 30 min. | 40 min. | 1 hr. | 2 hr. 10 min. | 4 hr. 20 min. | 5 hr. 40 min. |
16GB | 1 hr. | 1 hr. 25 min. | 2 hr. 5 min. | 4 hr. 20 min. | 8 hr. 40 min. | 11 hr. 25 min. |
32GB | 2 hr. | 2 hr. 55 min. | 4 hr. 10 min. | 8 hr. 40 min. | 17 hr. 20 min. | 22 hr. 55 min. |
64GB | 4 hr. | 5 hr. 55 min. | 8 hr. 20 min. | 17 hr. 20 min. | 34 hr. 45 min. | 45 hr. 55 min. |
128GB | 8 hr. | 11 hr. 55 min. | 16 hr. 45 min. | 34 hr. 45 min. | 69 hr. 30 min. | 91 hr. 55 min. |
When AVCHD/MP4 recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop. A variable bit rate is applicable in each case.