30x optical zoom HD camcorder with XAVC S recording capability, Balanced Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis correction, Fast Intelligent AF, new microphone structure for high-quality recording, Time-lapse Capture, slow motion and other movie effects, all contained in a compact body.

Steady on the run

Sony's unique Balanced Optical SteadyShot™, which compensates for camera shake, now features Intelligent Active mode so you can shoot more stable movies even as you run.

5-axis Intelligent Active mode reduces camera shake

Effective for camera shake even while running and shooting at a telephoto setting.
New Intelligent Active Mode enhances image stability

Intelligent Active mode makes images smooth and steady

Frame-analysis technology compensates for shake in every image frame in a movie.

Focus more quickly and reliably

Fast Intelligent AF autofocuses not only with exceptional speed, but with uncanny precision as well.

Fast Intelligent AF works fast and smart

A new AF algorithm optimizes communication between the lens and image processor for extra-fast AF, and a state-of-the-art AF range prediction system keeps the subject in sharp focus.

Brilliant high-definition image quality

Go as wide as 26.8 mm

The Sony G™ Lens goes out to 26.8 mm wide angle — an angle of view wide enough to cover events when it can be difficult to step back in order to frame up all of the action.

Advanced XAVC S format with high bitrate of 50 Mbps

High-bitrate recording in XAVC S format clearly captures even changing scenes with a lot of motion.

Capture sound worthy of high-quality movies

5.1ch microphone for surround sound
A built-in microphone captures clear sound with true sense of atmosphere.

My Voice Canceling
Reduce your voice level as you shoot with the camera.

Have more fun even after shooting’s done

Handy functions and brilliant effects are at your command. Enjoy a time-lapse movie. Push a button to make a highlight clip. It’s amazing how far all the fun can go.

See the world change in time-lapse movies
With Time-lapse Capture, shoot stills of a scene over a period of time with a chosen interval between each shot and edit the sequence into a high-quality time-lapse movie.

Highlight Movie Maker
Automatically creates highlight movie with background music.