Recording Format (Video)
UDF -
HD422 mode : CBR, maximum bit rate : 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
HD420 mode : VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL DVCAM Mode : DVCAM

FAT - HQ 1920 mode : VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL HQ 1440 mode : VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL HQ 1280 mode : VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL SP 1440 mode : CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14 DVCAM Mode : DVCAM

Recording Format (Audio)
UDF - HD422 mode : LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels Other mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
FAT - HD mode : LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels SD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels

Recording Frame Rate
(UDF) HD422 Mode : MPEG-2 422P@HL, 50Mbps/ CBR -
1920x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1280x720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

(UDF) HD420 Mode : MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR -
1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1280x720/ 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p

(UDF) DVCAM Mode - 720x486/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF 720x576/ 50i, 25PsF

(FAT) HQ 1920 Mode : MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR - 1920x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

(FAT) HQ 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR - 1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

(FAT) HQ 1280 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR - 1280x720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

(FAT) SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25Mbps/ CBR - 1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
(FAT) DVCAM Mode - 720x480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF 720x576/ 50i, 25PsF

Recording/Playback Time
(UDF) HD 422 Mode :
Approx. 120 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 60 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card Approx. 30 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
(UDF) HD 420 Mode :
Approx. 180 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 90 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card Approx. 45 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
(UDF) DVCAM Mode :
Approx. 220 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 110 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card Approx. 55 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
HQ 1920/HQ 1440 mode/HQ 1280 mode :
Approx. 200 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 100 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
(FAT) SP 1440 Mode :
Approx. 280 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 140 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
(FAT) DVCAM Mode :
Approx. 260 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 130 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card Approx. 65 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card

Lens
Lens Mount : Fixed
Zoom Ratio : 20x (optical), servo/manual
Focal Length : f = 4.1 - 82.0 mm (equivalent to 29.5-590 mm on 35 mm lens)
Iris : F1.6 - F11 auto/manual selectable
Focus : AF/MF selectable
Image Stabilizer : ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter : M72 mm, pitch 0.75mm

Camera Section
Imaging Device (Type) : 3-chip 1/3-inch type "Exmor" Full HD CMOS
Effective Picture Elements : 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Optical System : F1.6 prism system
Built-in Optical Filters - OFF: Clear, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) : F9 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)
Minimum Illumination (100% video level) : 0.12 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation, Gamma off, 100%
Minimum Illumination (50% video level) : 0.02 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation, Gamma on, 50% video level)
S/N Ratio : 54 dB (Y) (typical)
Horizontal Resolution : 1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Shutter Speed : 1/32 sec to 1/2,000 sec
Slow Shutter (SLS) : 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, and 64-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function (720p) - 720p : Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps (from 1 fps to 50 fps in PAL area setting in UDF mode)
Slow & Quick Motion Function (1080p) - 1080p : Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 30 fps (from 1 fps to 25 fps in PAL area setting in UDF mode)
White Balance : Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Gain : -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
Gamma Curve : Selectable

Input/Output
Audio Input - XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable, Line : +4dBu, Mic : -70dBu--30dBu
Composite Output : AV multi connector, NTSC or PAL
Video Output : BNC (x1), HD-Y/Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm (switchable to Genlock in)
Audio Output : A/V multi connector -10dBu (Reference Level), 47k Ohm
SDI Output : BNC (x1), HD/SD selectable SMPTE 292M/259M standards
i.LINK : IEEE 1394, 4-pin (x1), HDV (HDV 1080i) input/output, DV output, S400
Timecode Input : BNC (x1) (switchable to TC out), SMPTE 12M-2-2008 standard, 0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 10k Ohm
Timecode Output : BNC (x1) (switchable to TC in), SMPTE 12M-2-2008 standard, 1.0Vp-p, 10k Ohm
Genlock Input : BNC (x1) (switchable to Video out), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm
USB : USB device, mini-B (x1)
Headphone Output : Stereo mini jack (x1), -18dBu 16 Ohm
Speaker Output : Monaural, 250mW
DC Input : DC jack
Lens Remote : 8-pin, round
HDMI Output : Type A (x1)
Option : 4-pin, Type A (x1)

Monitoring
Viewfinder - 0.45-inch type color LCD : 852 (H) x 480 (V), 16:9
Built-in LCD Monitor - 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor : 852 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9

Built-in Microphone
Built-in Microphone : Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone

Media
Type ExpressCard/34 slot (x2)

General
Weight :
Approx 2.1 kg (body)
Approx. 2.5 kg (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card)
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 172 x 164 x 326 mm (without protrusions)
Power Requirements : DC 12 V
Operating Temperature : 0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Storage Temperature: -20oC to +60oC (-4oF to +140oF)
Battery Operating Time :
Approx. 2 hrs with BP-U30 battery
Approx. 4 hrs with BP-U60 battery
Approx. 6 hrs with BP-U90 battery

Lens hood
Infrared Remote Commander
EVF eyecup
USB cable
AV connecting cable
BP-U30 battery pack
BC-U1 battery charger
Shoulder strap
Wi-Fi Adaptor Bracket
Lithium battery (CR2032 for data backup)
Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote Commander)
CD-ROM : utility software
Sony PMW-160 manual