| System |
| Recording System | Movies | Video compression : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Movie format : MXF |
| Photos | DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression |
| Video Configuration (recording/playback) | 4K clips | 3840 x 2160 : 305 Mbps (25.00P, 24.00P), 205 Mbps (25.00P, 24.00P) |
| HD clips | 1920 x 1080 : 50 Mbps (50.00P), 35 Mbps (50.00i, 25.00P, 24.00P) |
| Recording Media (not included) | 4K clips | CFast card |
| HD clips and photos | SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card*
* Menu settings can be saved on and read from the SD card as well. |
| Maximum Recording Time (approximate, continuous recording) | 4K clips | 64 GB CFast card | 305 Mbps: 25 min., 205 Mbps: 40 min. |
| 128 GB CFast card | 305 Mbps: 55 min., 205 Mbps: 80 min. |
| HD clips | 16 GB SD card | 50 Mbps: 40 min., 35 Mbps: 60 min. |
| 32 GB SD card | 50 Mbps: 80 min., 35 Mbps: 120 min. |
| Image Sensor | 1.0-in. CMOS sensor |
| Effective pixels (approximate) | Clips : 8,290,000 pixels (3840 x 2160) |
| Photos : 12,000,000 pixels (4000 x 3000), 10,660,000 pixels (4000 x 2664), 8,290,000 pixels (3840 x 2160) |
| LCD Touch Screen | 7.66cm (3.0 in.), approx. 1,030,000 dots, 100% coverage, capacitive touch screen operation |
| Lens | F/2.8-5.6, 10x optical zoom, 8-bladed iris aperture |
| 35 mm equivalent: 27.3 – 273 mm (clips), 24.1 – 241 mm (4:3 photos) |
| Lens Configuration | 14 elements in 12 groups (3 aspheric elements on 2 lenses) |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 50 cm from the front of the lens; 8 cm at full wide angle |
| Focusing System | Autofocus (TTL) or manual focus |
| Image Stabilization | Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer + digital compensation (Standard IS, Dynamic IS, Powered IS) |
Subject Illumination* (manual exposure, gain at 42.0 dB, shutter speed at 1/2)
* All figures are approximate. | Minimum Illumination | 0.05 lux |
| Illumination Range | 0.05 lux to 100,000 lux |
| ND Filter | Built-in |
| Iris | Automatic or manual |
| ISO Speed | 160 to 20000; auto ISO speed limit |
| Gain | 0.0 dB to 42.0 dB; AGC limit |
| Exposure | Automatic, manual, other |
| White Balance | Auto white balance (AWB) ; preset settings (daylight, shade, cloudy, fluorescent, fluorescent H, tungsten) ; color temperature setting ; custom white balance (two sets, 1 and 2) |
| Microphone | Stereo electret condenser microphone |
| Size of Photos | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2664, 3840 x 2160, 640 x 480 pixels |
When taking photos in  mode | 3840 x 2160 (4K clips), 1920 x 1080 (HD clips) |
When capturing photos in  mode | 3840 x 2160 (4K clips/4K Frame Grab), 1920 x 1080 (HD clips),
1280 x 720 (HD clips recorded in slow motion at x1/4) |
| Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band), IEEE802.11a/n (5 GHz band)*
* Not available for all models. See the following sidebar. |
| Connection Methods | Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), search for access points, manual, camera access point |
| Authentication Methods | Open, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Encryption Methods | WEP-64, WEP-128, TKIP, AES |
| Supported Channels | Available frequencies and channels
The camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions operate in a predetermined range of frequencies and channels. Note that not all channels may be available for a direct Camera Access Point connection with Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
Additionally, the IEEE802.11a protocol (5 GHz frequency band) is not available for all models. Check the identification label in the battery compartment of your camcorder. If the camcorder ID is "ID0083" and the label contains the text "2.4 GHz only", the camcorder can operate only in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. |  |
| Frequency | Channels | Available for Camera Access Point connections |
| 2412 MHz to 2472 MHz | 1 to 13 | Yes |
| 5180 MHz to 5320 MHz* | 36 to 64 | No |
* Not available for ID0083 camcorder models.
| Terminals |
| HDMI OUT Terminal | HDMI Mini connector, output only ; 1080/50.00P, 2160/25.00P output available |
| MIC Terminal | φ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -65 dBV (manual volume center, full scale -12 dB) / 5k Ω or more Microphone attenuator : 20 dB |
 (Headphone) Terminal | φ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -29 dBV (16 Ω load, volume max) / 100 Ω |
| USB Terminal | mini-B, Hi-Speed USB, output only |
| AUDIO Terminal | Proprietary connector for the supplied MA-400 Microphone Adapter; input only |
| Power / Others |
| Power Supply (rated) | 7.2 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) |
| Power Consumption (screen at normal brightness) | When shooting 4K clips (305 Mbps, 25.00P): 6.0 W
When shooting HD clips (50 Mbps, 50.00P): 5.5 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C |
Dimensions (W x H x D)*
* All dimensions are approximate. | Camcorder only : 128 x 106 x 122 mm
Camcorder with viewfinder unit and lens hood : 131 x 115 x 238 mm
Camcorder with lens hood, viewfinder unit, MA-400 Microphone Adapter, LP-E6N battery pack, SD card, CFast card : 132 x 221 x 238 mm |
Weight*
* All weights are approximate. | Camcorder unit only : 955 g
Camcorder with lens hood, viewfinder unit, MA-400 Microphone Adapter (with cable clamp and unit cable), LP-E6N battery pack, SD card, CFast car d: 1590 g |
| MA-400 Microphone Adapter |
| INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals | XLR jack (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3 : cold), 2 sets
Sensitivity (manual volume center, full scale –18 dB)
MIC : –60 dBu / 600 Ω
LINE : 4 dBu / 10 kΩ |
| AUDIO Terminal | Proprietary connector for connection to the camcorder; output only |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 128 × 117 × 115 mm |
| Weight | 340 g |
| CA-945 AC Adapter |
| Power supply | 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Rated output / consumption | 8.4 V DC, 3.7 A / 65 VA (100 V) – 85 VA (240 V) |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 65 x 35 x 145 mm |
| Weight | 340 g |
| LP-E6N Battery Pack |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium ion battery |
| Rated Voltage | 7.2 V DC |
| Battery Capacity | 1,865 mAh |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 38.4 x 21.0 x 56.8 mm |
| Weight (excluding protective cover) | 80 g |
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