Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Enclosure ColorBlack
Sensor Resolution20.4 Megapixel
Optical Sensor TypeExmor R CMOS
Total Pixels21,100,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution20,400,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.3"
Wireless ConnectionWireless LAN
Optical Zoom30 x
Digital Zoom2 x
Image ProcessorBIONZ
Image StabilizerOptical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
AE/AF ControlFace-priority AF
Face DetectionBlink Detection technology, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Smile Shutter
Digital Video FormatAVCHD, H.264
Image Recording FormatJPEG
Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
AV InterfacesHDMI
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 320, ISO 640, ISO 80, ISO 500, ISO 250, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO auto, ISO 2000, ISO 2500, ISO 4000, ISO 5000, ISO 12800, ISO 10000, ISO 8000
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, night portrait, pet, fireworks, soft snap, night scene, beach, snow, high sensitivity, soft skin, handheld twilight, gourmet, advanced sports, anti-motion blur, backlight correction HDR
Special EffectsIllustration, Water Colour, Miniature, partial color, Toy camera, Pop Color, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, cloudy, flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white)
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Type30 x zoom lens - 4.3 - 129 mm - f/3.5-6.3 G
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera24 - 720mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Min Focus Distance2 in
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Lens Construction10 groups / 11 elements
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
FeaturesAF illuminator
Effective Flash Range9.8 in - 18.4 ft : ISO auto ( wide lens ) 6.6 ft - 10 ft : ISO auto ( tele lens ) 26 ft : ISO 3200 ( wide lens ) 14 ft : ISO 3200 ( tele lens )
Continuous Shooting Speed10 frames per second for 10 frames
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2 sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesUSB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, DPOF support, display brightness control, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, camera orientation detection, histogram display, cropping an image, saturation control, contrast control, 1080p Full HD movie recording, built-in GPS, Anti-motion Blur Mode, Backlight Correction HDR, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, BRAVIA Sync function, Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360)
Type3" LCD display
Resolution921,600 pixels
Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Microphone FeaturesWind noise reduction
Connector Type1 x Hi-Speed USB 1 x HDMI output
Memory Card SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
SoftwareSony PlayMemories Home
Peripheral DevicesUSB port
Compatible with Windows 7"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Included AccessoriesShoulder strap, AC power adapter, shoe cap, micro-USB cable
Battery TypeSony NP-BX1
Details1 x Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1240 mAh ( included )
Battery Life DetailsPhoto shooting - 400 shots
Memory Card SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
Supported Memory CardsMemory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Image StorageJPEG 5184 x 3888 JPEG 5184 x 2920 JPEG 3648 x 2736 JPEG 2592 x 1944 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 640 x 480
Video CaptureAVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 60 fps - 9Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 30 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 6Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps
Width4.3 in
Depth1.5 in
Height2.5 in
Weight8.7 oz