• 18.2 effective megapixels Exmor R™ CMOS sensor - Highly efficient sensor design works with BIONZ™ processor to reduce image noise for superb low-light pictures
• 30x optical zoom/27mm wide angle lens - Vario-Sonnar T* lens by Carl Zeiss with ultra-powerful zoom range and superb optical quality at all zoom settings
• 60x Clear Image Zoom - Doubles 30x optical zoom range to an effective 60x, filling the frame with distant subjects while maintaining superb image quality
• By Pixel Super Resolution technology - Intelligently optimises detail and sharpness for ultra-realistic images - also boosts effective resolution of high-zoom shots
• Superior Auto Mode - Achieve DSLR-like quality easily: settings are adjusted automatically for superb images with low noise and high dynamic range
• Extra High Sensitivity Technology - Expands shooting opportunities to include extremely dimly-lit conditions
• Smooth, high speed autofocus - Lock onto your subject with pin-sharp AF in as little as 0.13 seconds: focus quickly in dim conditions when other cameras struggle
• Tracking Focus - Keeps accurate focus on your selected subject, even when it's moving - so the star of your movie always looks their best
• Photo Creativity interface - Make quick, simple adjustments to colour, brightness and other picture settings - preview changes in real time on screen.
• Artistic Picture Effect modes - Create 'in camera' effects, including Toy Camera, Partial Colour, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Miniature, Illustration, Watercolour,
• Background Defocus - Create pro-style images with crisp foreground subjects against a smoothly blurred background, just like a DSLR camera
• High-speed continuous shooting - Press the shutter button and freeze the action with a burst of images at up to 10 frames per second
• 1080i Full HD movie - One-touch record with zoom of high quality Full HD video clips using AVCHD format (1920x1080i)
• 1920x1080 50p Full HD movie - Shoot smooth, cinematic movies in progressive shooting mode
• Optical SteadyShot Active Mode - Corrects shaky handheld camera movements when shooting video, even while walking or zooming; also compensates for rolling motion
• Dual REC - Press the shutter button and capture high-resolution still photos during video recording.Grab still frames from video playback
• Intelligent Sweep Panorama - Automatically combines a burst of images to create extra-wide panoramic pictures, even with moving subjects in the frame
• 3D Sweep Panorama - Sweep the camera and capture extra-wide 3D panoramic images. Enjoy the dramatic results either in 2D or on a 3D TV
• Sweep Panorama High Resolution - Sweep the camera and shoot super-detailed panoramas. Enjoy on your connected HD TV, or zoom in with PlayStation®3
• Sweep Multi Angle - Shoot a burst of images to see your subject from different angles. View on LCD or on HDTV with PS3® and PlayMemories Studio
• 3D Still Image - Press the shutter button: Cyber-shot™ automatically creates a single 3D image from two successive frames: view on 3D TV
• 7.5cm/3" XtraFine TruBlack LCD - Large, very high resolution screen (921k dot resolution) with excellent detail and high contrast; can tilt up or down
• Digital Level Gauge - On-screen guide helps you keep horizons true and level
• Advanced manual functions - Enjoy DSLR-like creative control with manual ring for smooth zoom/focus; plus jog dial, WB shift, custom button and memory recall
• Eye Sensor - Automatically switches from LCD to viewfinder display when camera is raised to your eye
• GPS and Log Record with Compass - Geotag images and video clips to enjoy after shooting with exciting on-line maps. Cyber-shot™ also traces your journey
• HD output - View video and still images on HD TV (requires optional cable): PhotoTV HD enhances viewing on compatible BRAVIA™
• Face Detection - Automatically adjusts focus, exposure and white balance for clearer portraits and priority selectable for children/adults
• Smile Shutter - Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: with adjustable smile threshold and priority selectable for children/adults
• Backlight Correction HDR - Produces natural, balanced results with high contrast when shooting strongly backlit scenes
• Soft Skin mode - Automatically retouches portraits, removing blemishes and boosting skin tone for beautiful faces
• Self Portrait Timer - Detects correct framing when camera is held at arm's length; shutter fires automatically for great self portraits
• Easy Shooting mode - Fuss-free operation for beginners with large, easy-to-read on-screen instructions
• In-Camera Guide - Get on-screen tips and information on operating your camera without leafing through instruction manuals
• In-camera retouching - Fun in-camera still image retouching functions including Picture Effect, trim, red-eye correction and unsharp mask
• PlayMemories Home - Pre-installed software makes it easy to transfer images to PC for viewing, editing, printing, emailing, web uploads and more
• Memory card compatibility - Cyber-shot™ accepts a wide range of cards, including Memory Stick™ and SD/SDHC - see Technical Specifications for compatibility