Original MSRP: $987.81 => Unbiased Review

• Built-in 30 GB hard disk drive for easy file storage and one-touch DVD burning
• 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD for crisp images
• 20x optical zoom; 800x digital zoom
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor for easy viewing
• Imaging device: 1/6-inch 680K gross pixels CCD
• Recording Media: 30 GB hard disk drive
• Recording and playback times: HQ: 7 hours; SP: 10 hours; LP 20 hours
• Video actual: 340 pixels
• Still actual: 340 pixels
• Audio recording system: Dolby Digital AC3 (2-channel)
• SteadyShot image stabilization: Yes (Super, Electronic)
• White balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
• Still image mode: JPEG
• Minimum illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System)
• Low-light capability: Super NightShot Plus
• Analog A/V output: Yes (multi-A/V)
• Digital A/V output: Yes (via USB)
• USB port: 2.0 high-speed compliant (Handycam Station)
• S-video output: Yes (via optional accessory)
• LCD: 2.5-inch (123K pixels) touch-panel SwivelScreen LCD display
• Lens type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
• Docking station: Capable
• Microphone: Yes (built-in)
• 35mm equivalent: 48-960mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 44-440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 44- 880 (4:3 Memory Mode)
• Aperture: f1.8-f3.1
• Exposure: Touch panel (24 steps)
• Filter diameter: 30mm
• Focal distance: 2.3 - 46mm
• Focus: Full-range auto/manual (touch panel)
• Shutter speed: Auto, 1/60-1/4000 (AE mode)
• Optical zoom: 20x
• Digital zoom: 800x
• Resolution: VGA
• Battery type: InfoLithium with AccuPower meter system (NP-FP50)
• Operating system compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional
• Video recording system: MPEG2
• Format(s) supported: Non-removable hard disk drive
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 2 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 4 5/8 inches
• Weight: 14 ounces (with supplied battery)