The finest ever Full HD images
Experience incredible imaging performance, with up to 40 hours Full HD recording on 96GB internal memory and more on optional memory card. With advanced optical technologies and user features to capture beautiful, detail-packed video and stills with full creative control.
Best Full HD pictures
Move up to the smoothest, most detailed video images you've ever seen from a camcorder. New 1920x1080/50p mode records at a very high frame rate in progressive mode, capturing 50 Full HD frames every second for extra-clear results.
Pack more into every scene
Make sure nobody’s left out of the picture at parties, birthdays and other special occasions. The high quality G Lens by Sony features enhanced wide angle performance, capturing a bigger image area without you having to stand back.
Walk. Zoom. Steady: Even more stable pictures
Wobbly pictures are a common problem when you’re shooting without a tripod. New Optical SteadyShot Active Mode delivers best-ever ‘3-way’ camera shake correction at all zoom settings, even when you’re walking along.
Low light, no problem
Many camcorders struggle in low light, producing grainy, fuzzy images. Super sensitive Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor reduces image noise for clearer images. In conjunction with the powerful BIONZ processor you’ll get great results in dim interiors or at dusk.
Sounds amazing
Don't your videos deserve a better soundtrack? The precision microphone array captures 5.1-ch surround sound with greater sensitivity and reduced wind noise. Stereo speakers and S-Master technology assure clear sound during playback on your camcorder.
- Full HD 1920x1080 50p recordingFull HD recording at very high bit rate with 50p progressive shooting mode for highest image quality and smoothness
- 25p progressive recording modeShoots Full HD images at 25 frames per second to achieve cinematic feel with your video footage
- CinemaTone Gamma™ & CinemaTone Color™Adjusts image quality in conjunction with 25p shooting mode to create footage with warm, filmic quality
- 96GB internal memoryRecords on internal 96GB memory plus additional recording on optional memory card (Memory Stick Pro Duo™ or SD/SDHC)
- Wide angle G Lens with 10x optical zoom/14x extended zoomExcellent optical performance: 26.3mm (video and photo) wide angle ideal for group shots, landscapes and more
- Optical SteadyShot Active ModeWith 3-Way Shake-Cancelling for stable images, even while walking. Now offers enhanced stabilization at all zoom settings
- Super sensitive 1/2.88 type Exmor R™ CMOS SensorHighly efficient, large sensor captures detail-packed video and still images with reduced image noise, especially in low light
- BIONZ processorHigh-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance
- Up to 12.3 Megapixel still photoShoot high-quality still images, even while shooting video simultaneously
- 7.5cm/3" Xtra Fine LCD921k dot wide touchscreen with TruBlack technology for high-contrast images
- Electronic ViewfinderClear, detail-packed viewfinder lets you frame shots with absolute confidence, even when you're shooting in bright sunlight
- Connect and charge with built-in USB cableUSB cable stows neatly in camcorder's hand strap. Connect Handycam® to your computer and transfer videos or recharge battery
- Hassle-free web sharing with PMB PortableConnect Handycam® to any PC via built-in USB cable: built-in PMB Portable software launches automatically for easy web sharing
- Easy new interface with Event BrowseIntuitive playback solution groups your camcorder footage and still photos by events: allows easy searching to favourites
- Highlight PlaybackAutomatically edits together movie highlights and still photos with music and transitions: burn the results to DVD or share online
- Enhanced Manual ControlEnjoy greater control over composing shots: with pro-style zebra/peaking display and expanded focus view for fine focus adjustment
- Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO) modeRecognizes up to 90 combinations of Face Detection, scene settings and handheld/tripod shooting: adjusts for best results
- Tracking focusSelect an object on the touchscreen and keep autofocus locked on moving subjects, even if they're not people: ideal for pets
- Quick AFAutofocus locks onto subject at high speed for clear, sharply-focused images, even in low-light conditions
- GPS Inside / Map IndexAutomatic geotagging of clips and photos by GPS: see where video clips were shot with built-in map on LCD
- High Quality 5.1ch surround soundSensitive new microphone design captures dialogue and surround sound with superb clarity
- Wind noise reductionNew microphone design and digital signal processing reduces wind noise, for clearer dialogue and sounds when shooting outside
- Stereo speaker with S-Master amplifier technologyHigh quality linear phase speaker system delivers clear, natural stereo sound when playing back your clips
- Face Detection and Smile ShutterCapture clear, natural portraits: automatically shoot still photos of smiling faces during video recording
- Built-in flashIlluminate still photo subjects when you're shooting indoors or in low light
- Direct CopyTransfer video footage direct to an external hard disk drive without PC: playback with fun camcorder features
- DVDirect Express compatibilityPC-free burning to AVCHD or Standard Definition DVD discs with compatible Sony DVDirect Express writer
- HDMI® outputConnect camcorder for viewing any HD Ready TV
- BRAVIA SyncDirectly control camcorder playback functions via remote of connected BRAVIA® television
- Golf ShotAutomatically captures a high-speed burst of images to freeze fast-moving action at exactly the right moment
- Easy upload by PMB SoftwareFun, easy to use PMB PC software for managing video and photos in calendar view and uploading to websites like YouTube™