| 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) |
35.2MB |
| 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) |
| STD / LP Movies |
640 x 480 (30 fps) / 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
| HD Movies |
1280 x 720 (24 fps) |
| YouTube™ |
640 x 480 |
| Recording Capacity (When Set at Maximum Image Size) |
Still Images |
Built-in Flash Memory |
Approx. 4 shots (Fine) / 8 shots (Normal) / 13 shots (Economy) |
| SD Memory Card 1GB*1 |
Approx. 122 shots (Fine) / 234 shots (Normal) / 350 shots (Economy) |
| Movies |
Recording Time |
Maximum recording time per file: 10 min. |
| Built-in Flash Memory |
Approx. 11 seconds (HD) |
| SD Memory Card 1GB*1 |
Approx. 5 min. 27 seconds (HD) |
| Operating Speed |
Power on to First Shot*2*3 |
Approx. 1.6 seconds |
| Shutter Release Time Lag*2*3 |
Approx. 0.004 second |
| Image Playback |
Approx. 0.1 second/image |
| Shot to Shot Time*3*4 |
Approx. 2 seconds |
| Normal Speed Continuous Shooting*4 |
Approx. 2.5 second intervals |
| High-speed Continuous Shutter*5 |
Maximum is 4 frames per second |
| Lens |
Construction |
6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens |
| F-number |
F3.1 (W) to F5.6 (T) |
| Focal Length |
f=6.3 to 18.9 mm |
| 35mm Film Equivalent |
Approx. 35.5 to 106.5mm |
| Zoom |
Optical Zoom |
3X |
| Digital Zoom |
4X (12X in combination with optical zoom) |
| HD Zoom |
18.7X (640 x 480 pixels, both with optical and digital zoom) |
| Focusing |
Focus Type |
Contrast Detection Auto Focus |
| Focus Modes |
Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus |
| AF Area |
Intelligent, Spot, Multi or Tracking |
| Focus Range*6 (From Lens Surface)) |
Auto Focus |
Approx. 10cm to Infinity (W) |
| Macro |
Approx. 10cm to 50cm (W) |
| Infinity Mode |
Infinity (W) |
| Manual Focus |
Approx. 10cm to Infinity (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*7 |
Auto |
1/2 to 1/2000 second |
| Night Scene (BEST SHOT) |
4 to 1/2000 second |
| Aperture*8 |
F3.1 (W) to F7.8 (W) |
| White Balance |
Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White FL, Daylight FL, Tungsten, Manual WB |
| Sensitivity (SOS/REI)*9 |
Still Images |
Auto, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600 |
| Movies |
Auto |
| Other Recording Functions |
BEST SHOT |
Yes: 32 scenes |
| AUTO BEST SHOT |
Yes |
| YouTube™ Capture Mode |
Yes |
| Dynamic Photo |
Yes |
| Make-up Mode |
Yes |
| Landscape Mode |
Yes |
| Face Detection |
Yes |
| Auto Shutter |
Yes |
| Easy Mode |
Yes |
| Voice Recording |
Yes |
| 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, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction |
| Flash Range |
Normal: Approx. 0.2 to 3.2m (W), approx. 0.4 to 1.8m (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 *10 |
Approx. 260 still images (CIPA standards) |
| Continuous Playback |
Approx 5 hr. 10 min. (still images) |
| Continuous Recording |
Approx. 5 hr. 10 min. (voice recording) |
| Dimensions (Excluding Projections) |
96.9 (W) x 56.5 (H) x 19.9 (D)mm |
| Thinnest part: 18.0mm |
| Weight (Excluding Battery and Accessories) |
Approx. 100g |
| 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 |
