VIDEO SYSTEM
Recording Formats
MP4 / AVCHD
Recording Medium
SDXC / SDHC / SD (2 slots)
Double slot recording
Relay recording
Max Recording Time
Variable total, depending on memory card size¹
64GB SDXC card: 24hrs 30mins²³ (not supplied)
SENSOR
Type
1/2.84 Type Advanced HD CMOS PRO
Total Pixels
3.09MP (2208x1398)
Effective Pixels: Movie
2.91MP (2136x1362)
Effective Pixels: Still
2.07 megapixels (16:9)
Filter
RGB Primary Colour Filter
LENS
Optical Zoom
20x
Digital Zoom
400x
Focal Length
3.67 - 73.4mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length
26.8 - 576 (without Dynamic IS)
28.8 - 576 (with Dynamic IS)
Maximum Aperture
f1.8 - f2.8
Aperture Type
8 Blade Circular Diaphragm
Minimum focusing distance
10mm
Image Stabilizer
Optical Image Stabiliser, Intelligent IS
Filter diameter
58mm
Teleconverter Attachment
Optional TL-H58
Wide Attachment Accessory
Optional WD-H58 (not included)
Wide Attachment Included
No
Lens Cover
Included cap, plus integrated cover on lens hood
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Image Processor
DIGIC DV 4
Face Detection Technology
Yes
SCREEN
Screen size
3.5" (8.77cm), 100% view
Vari-Angle
Yes
Pixels
1.23m dots equivalent
Touchscreen
Yes - Capacitive type Organic LED panel
Touch Tracking
Yes
Touch Focus
Yes
Touch Exposure
Yes
Manual adjustment
Colour balance, brightness standard/high
WI-FI FUNCTION
Wireless Bands
2.4GHz / 5GHz¹
Remote Control & Streaming
Yes
Movie Uploader
Yes
Playback via browser
Yes
Media Server
Yes
Web Service
Yes
GPS SUPPORT
GPS Support
Yes (via accessory GP-E2, not included)
EXTERNAL HDD STORAGE
Direct storage to external HDD
No
VIEWFINDER
Screen Size
0.24" (0.61cm), 100% view
Pixels
1.56m dots equivalent
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION
Minimum Lux.
1 lux
Night Mode
Low Light (0.1 lux)
Auto Gain Control Limit Adjustment
Yes
FOCUS
Auto/Manual
Yes / Yes
Control
Auto: Face Detection AF, Face Only AF, Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF
Manual: Lens Ring, Touchscreen LCD, Focus Preset
Manual Focus Assist
Peaking, Magnification
CREATIVE FEATURES
Slow Motion Recording
1/2 speed
Fast Motion Recording
2x, 4x, 10x, 20x, 60x, 120x, 1200x
Video Snapshot
Yes, select from 2, 4, or 8 seconds
Touch Decorations
No
Story Creator
No
Cinema-Look Filters
Yes, Cinema Standard, Vivid, Dream, Cool, Sepia, Old Movies, Memory
AE MODE
Smart Auto
Yes
Program AE
Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Scenes - Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Zebra
Yes
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION
Backlight Compensation
Yes (auto or user controlled)
WHITE BALANCE
Type
FAWB
Auto
Yes
Set/Preset
Set 1, Set 2, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Colour Temperature
Auto Adjustment Range
2,800K to 8,000K
SHUTTER SPEED
Maximum
1/2000 sec
Slow
1/6 sec
IMAGE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT
Image Effects
Standard, Wide DR, Highlight Priority
Custom Functions
Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour Depth
CUSTOM CONTROL
Custom Control
5 buttons plus dial
STILL IMAGE
Capture Image Size
1920x1080 (not cinema mode)
Simulaneous Photo Recording
Yes
Photo Button
Touchscreen LED
REC. REVIEW/REC. SEARCH
Rec. Review
Yes
RECORDING MODE
Recording Format
MP4 and AVCHD
Recording Mode
AVCHD¹²
1920x1080 50p 28Mbps
1920x1080 50i/25p 24Mbps 17Mbps
1440x1080 50i/25p 5Mbps
MP4¹²
1920x1080 50p 35Mbps
1920x1080 25p 24Mbps, 17Mbps
1280x720 25p 4Mbps
640x360 25p 3Mbps
Progressive Shooting Mode
50p, 25p
Slow and Fast Motion Recording
Yes
Multi Directional Inverted
Yes
Video Snapshot
Yes (during recording)
Pre REC
Yes
Colour Bars and Test Tone
Off/EBU/SMPTE
Timecode Support
Rec Run/Free Run
MEMORY CARD
Secure Digital Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Movie Recording
Yes
Internal Data Transfer
Yes, card A to B
AUDIO
Microphone Type
Stereo Electret Condenser Mic
System
Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch) 5.1ch surround sound (via Optional SM-V1 microphone)
Audio Scene Select
Yes
Zoom Microphone
Yes (customisable frequency response and directionality)
Manual Rec. Level Control
Yes
Audio Adjustments
Built in: Mic Wind Screen, Mic Attenuate, Mic Frequency Response, Directionality
Input Jack: Mic Attenuate, Mic Low Cut
Audio Mix
Internal mic with external input
TERMINAL
Headphone
Yes
Microphone
Yes
USB
Yes (Mini B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
AV
Yes (output only)
Component
No
HDMI
Yes (HDMI Mini Connector: v1.3, output only, CEC supported)
Built-in Charger
Yes
Memory Card
Yes
DC In
Yes
Tripod Mount
Yes
ACCESSORY SHOE
Accessory Shoe
Yes ( cold shoe and mini Advanced Accessory Shoe)
PC CONNECTION KIT
Application Software
Yes
USB Cable
Yes
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
Wireless Remote Control
Yes
BATTERY PACK
Type
Lithium Ion
Intelligent Battery System
Yes
Battery Included in the Kit
BP-820
Max Recording Time (Included Battery)
3hrs
Long Life Battery
BP-828
Longer Recording Time
4hrs 35mins¹
DIMENSIONS
W x H x D
115 x 84 x 231mm (with lens hood)
Weight
900g (with lens hood and battery)
Disclaimer
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Footnote
¹ Class 6 or higher SDHC card recommended for 50P recording, Class 4 or higher SDHC card rcommended for 24Mbps/17Mbps modes, Class 2 or higher SDHC card
² Lowest Mbps recording mode
³ Recording for more than 12 hours continuously is not possible
¹ 5GHz band not supported in Qatar and Indonesia
¹ Variable bit rate used in all recording modes
² Class 6 or higher SDHC card recommended for 50P recording, Class 4 or higher SDHC card rcommended for 24Mbps/17Mbps modes, Class 2 or higher SDHC card recommended for other recording modes, Memory card not supplied
¹ Normal LCD brightness and optional long life BP