Hard Disk / Memory Stick recording –Record video or stills to 120gb 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.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens - 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.
4 Megapixel Still Image Capture – Now carry only one camera! Takes 4 megapixel still photo images, and also allows you to capture images at 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!
2.7" Wide Touch Screen LCD
The Touch Screen interface makes using this Handycam a simple and enjoyable experience with easy access to menus plus additional functions such as spot focus and spot metering.
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.
Bravia sync – when connected to a Sony Bravia HDTV via HDMI cable (sold separately) you can control both the camera and TV with the Bravia remote, as well as displaying the camera’s playback menu on the TV screen.