Beautifully styled and easy to use with incredible image quality. Extra-long Full HD recording on internal 120GB hard disk drive, GPS, Optical SteadyShot Active Mode, GPS, 5.1 surround sound and Face Detection.

Wobbly pictures caused by unsteady hands are a common problem when you’re shooting without a tripod. Image stabilization cuts the effects of camera shake for clear, steady results, even if you’re walking along while shooting.

Faces can look dark and underexposed in bright, backlit situations like a sun-drenched beach. And if you’re shooting indoors there’s a risk your subject’s skin tone can look unnaturally coloured. The camcorder fine-tunes focus, exposure and skin tone for more natural looking faces.

Wouldn’t it be great having a photographer by your side, capturing great still pictures of happy faces while you’re shooting video of a party or another special event? Smile Shutter automatically shoots still photos whenever your subject smiles, without interrupting video recording.

GPS tracks your position as you travel. See the exact location of your clips and still images with maps on the LCD screen. Then review your journey when you’re back home with online maps on your PC.

Once you’ve shot a lot of footage with your camcorder, it takes time and effort to edit the results together and produce your own ‘mini movies’. The camcorder automatically picks and assembles clips together, adding professional-looking transition effects and a music soundtrack.

• Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording at high bit-rate using AVCHD format
• Up to 50 hours HD recording on 120GB hard drive plus HYBRID recording on optional Memory Stick™
• Exmor™ CMOS sensor for brilliant picture quality with high sensitivity and low noise
• BIONZ high-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 15x optical zoom / 180x digital zoom
• Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for up to 10x wider image stabilizing area: assures stable images even while walking
• x.v.Colour mode for vivid, lifelike colours with compatible TV
• Face Detection automatically gives clearer, natural looking faces. Smile Shutter automatically captures photos of smiles even during video shooting
• D-Range Optimiser with Auto Backlight Correction adjusts exposure and contrast for evenly-exposed backlit shots
• 4 Megapixel still photo recording onto internal HDD or removable Memory Stick™
• Advanced Dual Rec (simultaneous movie and 4 megapixel still image recording)
• Automatic geotagging by GPS with Map Index: see where video clips were shot on the Map on LCD
• Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches
• Highlight Playback automatically creates fun summary of movie highlights with music soundtrack and transition
• High quality 2.7” Wide Clear Photo Plus LCD with easy to use touchscreen
• Power on by LCD: quick start-up from standby with ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode
• 5.1 surround sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects
• HDMI™/component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV
• BRAVIA Sync via HDMI™ connection for playback control via compatible BRAVIA TV remote control
• Up to 6.5 hours STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery)
• One Touch Disc Burn and Easy PC back up via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection
• Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser PC software for managing and uploading video and photos in calendar view