Hard Disk / Memory Stick recording –Record video or stills to 240gb hard drive or Memory Stick memory for complete flexibility and easy transfer of your video footage.
Optical Image Stabiliser – Optical Active SteadyShot is the next step forward in image stabilization technology. Optically compensates for vibration and hand-held movement delivering an amazing level of image smoothness.
Back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor - experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the newly developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor
Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver – geotag your videos and still photos and place them on the map using the built-in GPS receiver. Also view your current location on the LCD display.
High Definition 1920 x 1080 – records High Definition video at 1920 x 1080i for amazing image quality.
Face Detection – detects human faces (up to 8) and automatically adjusts camera for optimal focus and exposure.
Smile Shutter - as soon as someone smiles in frame the camera will take a still photo.
12.1 Megapixel Still Image Capture – Now carry only one camera! Takes hi res 12mp still photo images and also allows you to capture images at 8.3 megapixels whilst shooting video.
Film Roll and Face Index – easy navigation of your recorded footage is available by using Film Roll, or with Face Index you can jump to scenes simply by pressing the human faces that have been detected during recording!
Microphone & Headphone Jacks - connect a powered external microphone to the camera for better sound quality. Monitoring audio levels is also made easier thanks to the external headphone jack.
3.2" Xtra Fine Wide Touch Screen LCD
The Touch Screen interface makes using this Handycam a simple and enjoyable experience. And with 921,600 dots (1920 x 480) your HD images will look crisp.
Smooth Slow Record – records at 240 fps, allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and then play super smooth slow motion video back in 12 seconds.
5.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound – records 5.1 channel surround sound for realistic sounding audio to match your high def images.