Specifications
Sensor
Sensor Type
1/2.5 type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9)
Effective Pixels (Still Image)
approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9) / approx. 6.22 Megapixels (4:3)
Processor
Image Processor
BIONZ X image processor
Lens
Lens Type
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
Filter Diameter
55 mm
Lens Cover
Auto
Aperture
F2.0-3.8
Focal Distance
f=4.4-88 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Video)
f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9), f=1 1/16-21 1/8 inch
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image)
f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9), f=32.8-656.0 mm (4:3), f=1 1/16-21 1/8 inch (16:9), f=1 5/16-25 7/8 inch (4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance
approx. 1 cm (Wide), approx. 80 cm (Tele), approx. 13/32 inch (Wide), approx. 31 1/2 inch (Tele)
Iris Diaphragm
6 blades
ND Filter
-
Zoom
Optical Zoom
20x
Clear Image Zoom
4K: 30x, HD: 40x
Digital Zoom
250x
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
-
Field of View
-
Diopter adjustment
-
LCD
Screen Type
7.5 cm (3.0 type) Clear Photo LCD display (921,000 dots) Wide (16:9)
Touch Panel
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes (Menu)
Marker/Grid Display
Grid Line
Angle Adjustment
Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Image Stabilisation
Image Stabilisation Type
Balanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode (5-axis)
Focus
Focus Type
Contrast AF
Focus Points
-
Focus Mode
Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Focus Area
Full range Focus / Spot Focus
Fast Intelligent AF
Yes
Lock-On AF
Lock-on AF
Manual Focus Assist
Peaking Display
Exposure
Mode
Auto, Flexible Spot (Touch Panel), Manual (Menu)
Metering Modes
Multi-segment / Spot
Exposure Compensation
AE Shift (Touch Panel)
LOW LUX Mode
Yes
Auto Iris Control
F2.0-F11
Manual Iris Control
F2.0-F11
Manual Exposure Assist
Zebra Pattern Display
Backlight Compensation
Yes (Auto)
Gain Control
Auto
AGC Limit
Yes
Minimum Illumination
4K: Standard: 9 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed), HD: Standard: 6 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed), 4K: Low Lux 1.8 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed), HD: Low Lux 1.2 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
Auto Control Range
1/8-1/10000
Standard
1/60-1/10000
Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)
1/30-1/10000
Manual Shutter
1/8-1/10000
Smooth Slow
1/250-1/10000
White balance
White Balance Modes
Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
White Balance Shift
Yes
Flash
Flash Metering System
Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation
Yes (3 steps)
Flash Mode
Auto / On / OFF
Storage Media
Media Type
XAVC S 4K (100Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, UHS-I U3 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K (60Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Internal Media
-
Recording
Recording Format (Video)
XAVC S format: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Video Resolution
XAVC S 4K: 3840x2160 / 30p,24p, XAVC S HD: 1920x1080 / 60p,30p,24p, AVCHD: 1920x1080 / 60p(PS),30p(FX,FH),24p(FX,FH),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080 / 60i(HQ,LP), MP4: 1280x720 / 30p
Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR)
XAVC S 4K: approx. 100 Mbps, XAVC S 4K: approx. 60 Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx. 50 Mbps, AVCHD PS: approx. 28 Mbps / FX: approx. 24 Mbps / FH: approx. 17 Mbps / HQ: approx. 9 Mbps / LP: approx. 5 Mbps, MP4: approx. 3 Mbps
Recording Format (Still Image)
JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible)
Still Image Size (Photo Mode)
L: 16.6 Megapixels 16:9 (5440x3056), 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080x3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9, (3840x2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
Still Image Size (Movie Mode)
M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Photo Capture)
XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Time-Lapse Capture)
4K: L (8.3 M: 3840x2160) / HD: S (2.1 M: 1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Dual Record)
M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio
Microphone
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Audio Recording Format
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz / 16 bit), Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Mic Level Control
Yes (31 steps)
Auto Wind Noise Reduction
Yes (On / Off)
My Voice Canceling
Yes
Speaker
Built-in Zoom Microphone, Monaural Speaker
Advanced Feature
High Speed Rec
Yes (120p / 1920x1080, 100 / 60 Mbps)
Time-lapse Capture
Time-Lapse Capture, Shooting Interval (1/2/5/10/30/60sec), Shot Number (1-999), Capture Image Size (4K: L (8.3M, 3840x2160) / HD: S(2.1M, 1920x1080)), AE Mode (AE Lock / AE Tracking)
Scene Selection
Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
NightShot infrared System
-
Time code/User Bit
Yes
Other Features
Face Detection , Cinematone, Golf Shot (Yes), Smooth Slow Rec (Yes), Fader Effect(s) (White / Black), Intelligent Auto (Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light / Auto wind noise reduction), Smile Shutter (Off / Dual Capture / Always On), Red Eye Reduction, Direct Copy
Playback
Fast Playback
About 5 times /10 times / 30 times / 60 times
Slow Playback
Forward: 1/5 speed, Reverse: 1/2 speed
Trimming Playback
Yes
Highlight Movie Maker
Highlight Movie Maker, Highlight background music (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible)
Motion Shot Video
Yes
Slide Show (Still Image)
Slide Show
Projector
Light Output
-
Resolution Output
-
Projected Image Size
-
Endurance (Battery Life)
-
Projector Input
-
Keystone Adjustment
-
Wireless Function
Wi-Fi®
Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band))
NFC™
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
Multi Camera Control
Yes
Terminal / Shoe
Accessory Shoe
Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)
HDMI Terminal
Yes (HDMI micro)
Projector Input
-
Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Yes
Remote Terminal
Integrated into Multi / Micro USB Terminal
STD Output
Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately))
Microphone Input
Stereo Minijack
Headphone Jack
Stereo Minijack
Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD / SDHC / SDXC compatible
DC IN
Yes
Power
Battery Type
InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower<sup>TM</sup> Meter System (V Series)
Power Consumption (LCD)
4K: 5.1W
Power Consumption (Viewfinder)
-
Power Requirements
6.8V/7.3V (battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery)
Yes (approx. 3h 25min)
USB Charging
DC 5V 1500mA
USB Power Supply
-
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)
Approx. 73mm x 80.5mm x 142.5mm (Approx. 73mm x 80.5mm x 173mm (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery)), Approx. 2 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 5 5/8inch (Approx. 2 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 6 7/8inch (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery))
Weight (main unit only)
Approx. 510g, Approx. 1lb 2.0oz
Weight (including supplied battery)
Approx. 560g (NP-FV50A), Approx. 600g (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 660g (NP-FV100A), Approx. 1lb 3.8oz (NP-FV50A), Approx. 1lb 5.2oz (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 1lb 7.3oz (NP-FV100A)