Number of Effective Pixels |
12.1 million |
Image Sensor | |
1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD |
Total Pixels |
12.39 million |
File Format | Still Images |
JPEG (Exif Version 2.2, DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant) |
Movies |
AVI format, Motion JPEG, IMA-ADPCM (monaural) |
Audio (Voice Recording) |
WAV format (monaural) |
Built-in Flash Memory (Image Area) |
16.9MB |
Recording Media |
SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card |
Number of Recorded Pixels | Still Images |
12M (4000 x 3000), 3:2 (4000 x 2656), 16:9 (4000 x 2240), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2560 x 1920), 3M (2048 x 1536), VGA (640 x 480) |
Wide Movies |
848 x 480 (30 fps) |
STD / LP Movies |
640 x 480 (30 fps) / 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
YouTube™ |
640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Recording Capacity (When Set at Maximum Image Size) | Still Images | Built-in Flash Memory |
Approx. 2 shots (Fine) / 3 shots (Normal) / 5 shots (Economy) |
SD Memory Card 1GB*1 |
Approx. 122 shots (Fine) / 233 shots (Normal) / 350 shots (Economy) |
Movies | Recording Time |
Maximum recording time per file: 29 min. (YouTube™: max. 10 min.) |
Built-in Flash Memory |
Approx. 9 seconds (848 x 480) |
SD Memory Card 1GB*1 |
Approx. 10 min. 8 seconds (848 x 480) |
Operating Speed | Power on to First Shot*2*3 |
Approx. 1.4 seconds |
Shutter Release Time Lag*2*3 |
Approx. 0.09 second |
Image Playback |
Approx. 0.18 second/image |
Shot to Shot Time*3*4 |
Approx. 1.4 seconds intervals |
Normal Speed Continuous Shooting*4 |
Approx. 1.9 second intervals |
Lens | Construction |
6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens |
F-number |
F3.2 (W) to 5.9 (T) |
Focal Length | |
f=4.9 to 19.6mm |
35mm Film Equivalent |
Approx. 27 to 108mm |
Zoom | Optical Zoom |
4X |
Digital Zoom |
4X (16X in combination with optical zoom) |
HD Zoom |
25.0X (640 x 480 pixels) |
Focusing | Focus Type |
Contrast Detection Auto Focus |
Focus Modes |
Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Super Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus |
AF Area |
Spot, Multi or Tracking |
Focus Range*5 (From Lens Surface)) | Auto Focus |
Approx. 20cm to ∞ (W) |
Macro |
Approx. 8cm to 50cm (W) (1st step zoom level) |
Super Macro |
Approx. 8cm to 50cm |
Infinity Mode |
∞ (W) |
Manual Focus |
Approx. 20cm to ∞ (W) |
Exposure | Exposure Metering |
Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element |
Exposure Control |
Program AE |
Exposure Compensation |
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
Shutter Type | |
CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter |
Shutter Speed*6 | Auto |
1/2 to 1/2000 second |
Night Scene (BEST SHOT) |
4 to 1/2000 second |
Aperture*7 |
F3.2 (W) to F8.0 (W), Auto |
White Balance |
Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White FL, Daylight FL, Tungsten, Manual WB |
Sensitivity (SOS/REI)*8 | Still Images |
Auto, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600 |
Movies |
Auto |
Other Recording Functions | BEST SHOT |
Yes: 23 scenes |
YouTube™ Capture Mode |
Yes |
Face Detection |
Yes |
Easy Mode |
Yes |
Voice Recording |
Yes, max. 50 min. 8 sec. (internal memory) |
After Recording |
Yes (30 seconds per image) |
Self-timer |
10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
Built-in Flash | Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
Flash Range |
Normal: Approx. 0.2 to 2.3m (W), approx. 0.4 to 1.3m (T) |
Flash Charge Time |
Approx. 6 seconds |
Monitor Screen |
2.7-inch TFT colour LCD, 230,400 dots (959×240) |
Timekeeping Functions | Date and Time |
Recorded with image data |
On-image Time Stamp Function |
Yes |
Auto Calendar |
To 2049 |
World Time |
162 cities in 32 time zones, city name, date, time, summer time |
Input/Output Terminals | USB |
USB/AV port |
Microphone |
Monaural |
Speaker |
Monaural |
Power Requirements |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) x 1 |
Battery Life | Number of Shots *9 |
Approx. 210 still images (CIPA standards) |
Continuous Playback |
Approx 4 hr. 10 min. (still images) |
Continuous Recording |
Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. (movie recording) |
Continuous Recording |
Approx. 3 hr. 40 min. (voice recording) |
Dimensions (Excluding Projections) |
98.6 (W) x 57.9 (H) x 19.7 (D)mm |
Thinnest part: 18.3mm |
Weight (Excluding Battery and Accessories) |
Approx. 100g |
Weight (With Battery and Accessories) |
Approx. 121g |
Bundled Accessories |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80), lithium ion battery charger (BC-81L), AC power cord, USB Cable, AV Cable, Strap, CD-ROM, Reference Manual |