Recording

• Media Type : optional “Memory Stick Duo” (No movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, optional SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)
• Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Approx. 18.2 Megapixels
• Still Image Size 16:9 : 13M(4,896×2,752) / 2M(1,920 x 1,080)
• Still Image Size 4:3 : 18M(4,896×3,672) / 10M(3,648 x 2,736) / 5M(2,592 x 1,944) / VGA
• Panorama Still Image Size : Sweep Panorama:HR(10,480 x 4,096) / Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) / Standard(4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920)
• Sweep Multi Angle Image Size : 2M (1,920 x 1,080)
• Video Mode : AVCHD 60i:28M PS(1,920×1,080/60p)/24M FX/17M FH(1,920×1,080/60i)/9M HQ(1,440×1,080/60i),MP4:12M(1,440×1,080/30fps)/6M(1,280×720/30fps)/3M VGA(640×480/30fps)
• Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
• Dual Record : Yes
• Audio Format : AC3 (Stereo)
• Microphone/Speaker : Stereo/mono
• Wind Noise Reduction : Off/on

Focus Control

• AF Modes : Multi Point AF / Center Weighted AF / Flexible Spot AF / Manual / Semi Manual / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus
• AF Illuminator : Auto / Off

Flash

• Flash Modes : Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off
• Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx.0.4m to 7.1m(1 feet 3 3/4 inches to 23 feet 3 5/8 inches)(W) / Approx.1.7m to 3.9 m(5feet 7 inches to 12 feet 9 5/8 inches)(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0 m(32 feet 9 3/4 inches)(W) / Approx.5.5 m(18 feet 5/8 inches)(T)

Interface

• Memory Card Slot : MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible
• HD Output : Micro HDMI
• USB Port(s) : Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB(USB2.0)
• TransferJet : Send: Yes, Receive: Yes

Camera

• Camera Type : High Zoom

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type : Sony G
• Aperture : f 3.2-5.8
• Optical Zoom : 20x
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Still 16:9: 27.5-550mm / Still 4:3: 25-500mm / Movie 16:9: 27.5-550mm(SteadyShot Standard), 28-784mm(SteadyShot Active) / Movie 4:3: 34-680mm(SteadyShot Standard), 35-980mm(SteadyShot Active)
• Lens Construction : 12 elements in 9 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto:AF(W:Approx.1cm(0.03') to Infinity, T:Approx.170cm(5.58') to Infinity) / Program Auto:AF(W:Approx.1cm(0.03') to Infinity, T:Approx.170cm(5.58') to Infinity)
• Aspheric Elements : 4
• Clear Image Zoom : 40x
• Steady Shot Mode:Active : Yes

Exposure System

• Metering Modes : Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
• Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
• Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Soft snap / Soft Skin / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Handheld Twilight / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet mode /Anti-motion blur / Backlight Correction HDR / Advanced sports shooting
• D-Range Optimizer : Standard
• ISO : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800
• White Balance Mode : Auto (Intelligent) / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set / White Balance Shift

Convenience Features

• Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
• Erase/Protect : Erase: Single / Select / Date / Folder / AVCHD, Protect: Single / Select / Date / Folder / AVCHD

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" (106.6 x 61.9 x 34.6mm)
• Weight (Approx.) : 9.0oz (254g)
• Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 2.7oz (221g)

Imaging Sensor

• Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" Exmor® R CMOS Sensor
• Processor : BIONZ®
• Pixel Gross : 18.9MP
• Effective Picture Resolution : 18.2MP
• Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

LCD Display

• LCD Type : 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™ TruBlack™ display (921K dots)
• Brightness Control : 5(Bright) / 4 / 3(Normal) / 2 / 1(Dark)
• Histogram : Yes
• Grid Display : Yes (Off / On)

Drive System

• Self-timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
• Shutter Speeds : iAuto(4" - 1/1600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1600) / Manual(30" - 1/1600)
• Burst Mode : Approx 10 fps at 18.2MP (Maximum 10 shots)

Advanced Features

• Anti Motion Blur : Yes
• Sweep Panorama : Intelligent Sweep Panorama / 3D Sweep Panorama
• Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Key Selected Face Memory)
• Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
• Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ with 3-way Active Mode Image Stabilization
• In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking
• Intelligent Auto : Yes
• Shooting Tips : Yes
• Background Defocus : Yes
• Tracking Focus : Off / Auto
• Blink Detection : Yes
• Photo Creativity : Yes
• Picture Effects : HDR Painting / Richtone Monochrome / Miniature / Toy camera / Pop Color / Partial Color / Soft High-key / Watercolor / Illustration

Power

• Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BG1 3.6V
• Battery Capacity : typical:3.4Wh(960mAh), minimum:3.3Wh(910mAh)
• Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.1W
• Power Requirements : AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA

In the Box

• Micro USB Cable
• Battery (NP-BG1)
• Wrist Strap
• AC Adaptor ACUB10
• Instruction Manual