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| Recording specification |
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HD (high definition) mode AVCHD standard satisfied (high profile supported) SD (Standard definition) mode DVD- Video (VIDEO mode) DVD-VR (VR mode) Images from different standards cannot be recorded on the same recording side of a disc |
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| Video compression method |
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HD mode MPEG4-AVC/H.264 standard (Number of movie recording pixels: 1440 x 1080) SD mode MPEG2 Type (MP @ ML) |
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| Audio compression |
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HD/SD mode: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch), 48 kHz sampling frequency |
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| Signal configuration |
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Compliant with PAL system, 1080/50i / Compliant with NTSC system, 1080/60i |
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| Recordable discs |
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8 cm DVD-R (double-sided type: 2.8 GB, single-sided type: 1.4 GB/single sided DL type: 2.6 GB) 8 cm DVD-RW (double-sided type: 2.8 GB/ single-sided type: 1.4 GB) *When shooting is completed on one side of a double-sided DVD, the disc must be turned over for shooting on the other side. *DVD-Video is the only format that can be used for recording on DVD-R (DL) discs in the SD mode. |
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| Approximate movie recording time |
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Image quality mode |
Average bit rate (VBR*1) |
Movie recording time (Single-sided single-layer/dual-layer) |
| HD mode |
XP + (High Image Quality) |
Approx. 12 Mbps |
Approx. 12 minutes/approx. 27 minutes |
| XP (High Image Quality) |
Approx. 9 Mbps |
Approx. 20 minutes/approx. 36 minutes |
| SP (Standard) |
Approx. 7 Mbps |
Approx. 33 minutes/approx.60 minutes |
| LP (Long Play) |
Approx. 5 Mbps |
Approx. 33 minutes/approx. 60 minutes |
| SD Mode |
XP (High Image Quality) |
Approx. 9 Mbps |
Approx. 20 minutes/approx. 36 minutes |
| SP (Standard) |
Approx. 6 Mbps |
Approx. 30 minutes/approx. 54 minutes |
| LP (Long Play) |
Approx. 3 Mbps |
Approx. 60 minutes/approx. 108 minutes | |
| 1 “VBR” stands for variable bit rate. |
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| Image Sensor |
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1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor (RGB primary color filter), Approx. 2.96 megapixels |
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| LCD Monitor |
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2.7-inch widescreen color, approx. 211,000 pixels |
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| Viewfinder |
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0.27-inch widescreen color. approx. 123,000 pixels |
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| Microphone |
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Stereo (using electret condenser microphone) |
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| Lens |
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Movie: Optical 10x Zoom Still: Optical 10x Zoom |
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| Lens configuration |
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11 elements in 9 groups, using two aspherical lenses and gradation ND featured |
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| Filter diameter |
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37 mm P0.75 |
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| Image Stabilization |
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Super Range OIS (shift type image stabilizer) |
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| AF System |
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Hybrid AF (Instant AF) (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system) and normal AF (TTL-video signal detection system) selectable |
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| White Balance |
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Auto white balance, pre-set white balance (Daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H) |
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| Minimum illumination |
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Auto Mode: PAL: Approx 2.5lx (shutter speed 1/25 sec.) /NTSC: Approx. 3 lx (shutter speed 1/30 sec) (With auto slow shutter ON)Night Mode: Approx. 0.2lx (shutter speed ½ sec.) |
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| Maximum Shutter Speed |
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1/2000 (1/500 or less in CARD CAMERA mode) |
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| Recording Media |
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MiniSD memory card/8 cm DVD-R (DL-supported) / -RW |
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| File Format |
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Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2 compliant, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant |
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| Image Recording |
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Still image: JPEG Type compression: Superfine/Fine /Normal |
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| HD Mode |
Power Consumption Approx. (W) |
Maximum Battery Recording Times Approx. minutes |
Typical Recording Times Approx. minutes |
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BP-208 |
BP-214 |
BP-218 |
BP-208 |
BP-214 |
BP-218 |
| XP+ |
CVF |
6.0 |
55 |
100 |
130 |
30 |
55 |
70 |
| LCD (Normal) |
6.2 |
55 |
95 |
125 |
30 |
50 |
65 |
| LCD (Bright) |
6.4 |
55 |
95 |
125 |
30 |
50 |
65 |
During playback (LCD Normal) |
4.6 |
75 |
135 |
170 |
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| XP |
CVF |
5.7 |
60 |
105 |
140 |
30 |
60 |
75 |
| LCD (Normal) |
5.8 |
60 |
105 |
135 |
30 |
55 |
75 |
| LCD (Bright) |
6.0 |
55 |
100 |
130 |
30 |
55 |
70 |
During playback (LCD Normal) |
4.1 |
80 |
150 |
180 |
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| SP |
CVF
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5.6 |
65 |
110 |
140 |
35 |
60 |
75 |
| LCD (Normal) |
5.7 |
60 |
105 |
140 |
30 |
55 |
75 |
| LCD (Bright) |
5.9 |
60 |
105 |
135 |
30 |
55 |
70 |
During playback (LCD Normal) |
4.0 |
90 |
150 |
195 |
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| LP |
CVF
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5.4 |
65 |
115 |
145 |
35 |
60 |
75 |
| LCD (Normal) |
5.6 |
65 |
110 |
140 |
35 |
60 |
75 |
| LCD (Bright) |
5.8 |
60 |
105 |
135 |
30 |
55 |
75 |
During playback (LCD Normal) |
3.9 |
90 |
160 |
205 |
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| SD Mode |
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| XP |
CVF
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5.3 |
65 |
115 |
150 |
35 |
65 |
85 |
| LCD (Normal) |
5.5 |
65 |
110 |
140 |
35 |
60 |
75 |
| LCD (Bright) |
5.7 |
60 |
105 |
140 |
30 |
60 |
75 |
During playback (LCD Normal) |
4.1 |
80 |
150 |
180 |
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| SP |
CVF
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4.9 |
70 |
125 |
160 |
40 |
70 |
90 |
| LCD (Normal) |
5.0 |
70 |
125 |
155 |
40 |
65 |
85 |
| LCD (Bright) |
5.2 |
65 |
120 |
150 |
35 |
65 |
85 |
During playback (LCD Normal) |
3.8 |
90 |
160 |
205 |
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| LP |
CVF
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4.6 |
75 |
135 |
170 |
40 |
75 |
95 |
| LCD (Normal) |
4.8 |
70 |
130 |
165 |
40 |
70 |
90 |
| LCD (Bright) |
5.0 |
70 |
125 |
155 |
40 |
65 |
85 |
During playback (LCD Normal) |
3.6 |
95 |
170
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220 |
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| Disc Recording Format |
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DVD-R/RW/DVD-R (DL) |
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| HDMI Terminal |
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Type A (19 pins), output only |
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| AV Terminal |
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Multi-terminal (10-pin special terminal) output only |
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| Component Terminal |
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Special D terminal: Only output which Special D terminal: 1080i or 576i support the 1080i(D3) or 480i(D1) standard format supported Output only |
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| USB Terminal |
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Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compliant |
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| Battery Terminal |
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Special 5-pin |
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| DC input Terminal |
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ø 3.4mm jack |
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| Power supply (rated) |
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7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) |
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| Operating Temperature |
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0-40° 85% (relative humidity) –5°- 45° 60% humidity |
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| Dimensions |
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Approx. 65 x 93 x 133mm (approx. 2.6 x 3.7 x 5.2 in) (Not including grip belt) |
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| Weight (Main Unit) |
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Approx. 530g (1.2lb) |
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