- Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording at high bit-rate using AVCHD format.
- Up to 33 hours HD recording on 80GB hard drive plus HYBRID recording on optional Memory Stick.
- Exmor CMOS sensor for brilliant picture quality with high sensitivity and low noise.
- BIONZ high-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 10x optical zoom / 120x digital zoom.
- SteadyShot image stabilization for clearer video and stills when shooting handheld.
- x.v.Colour mode for vivid, lifelike colours with compatible TV.
- Face Detection automatically gives clearer, natural looking faces. Smile Shutter automatically captures photos of smiles even during video shooting.
- D-Range Optimiser with Auto Backlight Correction adjusts exposure and contrast for evenly-exposed backlit shots.
- 4 megapixel still photo recording onto internal HDD or removable Memory Stick.
- Advanced Dual Rec (simultaneous movie and 4 megapixel still image recording).
- Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches.
- High quality 2.7” Wide Clear Photo Plus LCD with easy to use touchscreen.
- Power on by LCD: quick start-up from standby with ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode.
- 5.1 surround sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects.
- HDMI/component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV.
- BRAVIA Sync via HDMI connection for playback control via compatible BRAVIA TV remote control.
- Up to 6.5 hours STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery).
- One Touch Disc Burn and Easy PC back up via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection (Output only).
- Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser PC software for managing and uploading video and photos in calendar view.