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HD Camcorder HC-X900/HC-X900M/HC-X800

HC-X900/HC-X900M/HC-X800

Specifications

HC-X900 / HC-X900M
  NTSC (HC-X900M) PAL (HC-X900 / HC-X900M)
GENERAL
Power Supply 7.2 V (Battery) / 9.3 V (AC Adaptor) 7.2 V (Battery) / 9.3 V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption Max. 8.9 W (Recording) / Max. 10.3W (Charging) Max. 8.9 W (Recording) / Max. 10.3W (Charging)
Weight (w/o Battery) Approx. 425 g (0.93 lb) Approx. 425 g (0.93 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 67 x 72 x 150 [mm] (2.64 x 2.83 x 5.90 [inch]) Approx. 67 x 72 x 150 [mm] (2.64 x 2.83 x 5.90 [inch])
Media Built-in Memory (32 GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card [HC-X900]
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
[HC-X900M]
Built-in Memory (32 GB),
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
OSD Language Language Menu Language Menu
LENS SECTION
Image Sensor 1/4.1" MOS Sensor x 3
Total Pixels : 9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3)
Effective Pixels :
<Motion Image>
6.57 - 6.21 megapixels (2.19 - 2.07 megapixels x 3)[16:9]
<Still Image>
7.11 megapixels (2.37 megapixels x 3) [3:2]
6.57 - 6.21 megapixels (2.19 - 2.07 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
6.87 megapixels (2.29 megapixels x 3) [4:3]
1/4.1-type MOS Sensor x 3 (For Europe)
1/4.1" MOS Sensor x 3 (For Asia)
Total Pixels : 9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3)
Effective Pixels :
<Motion Image>
6.57 - 6.21 megapixels (2.19 - 2.07 megapixels x 3)[16:9]
<Still Image>
7.11 megapixels (2.37 megapixels x 3) [3:2]
6.57 - 6.21 megapixels (2.19 - 2.07 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
6.87 megapixels (2.29 megapixels x 3) [4:3]
F Value F1.5 (WIDE) / 2.8 (TELE) F1.5 (WIDE) / 2.8 (TELE)
Optical Zoom 12 x 12 x
Focal Length 2.84 - 34.1 mm 2.84 - 34.1 mm
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent <Motion Image>
29.8 - 368.8 mm [16:9]
<Still Image>
29.8 - 357.7 mm [3:2]
29.8 - 368.8 mm [16:9]
31.0 - 372.0 mm [4:3]
<Motion Image>
29.8 - 368.8 mm [16:9]
<Still Image>
29.8 - 357.7 mm [3:2]
29.8 - 368.8 mm [16:9]
31.0 - 372.0 mm [4:3]
Filter Diameter 49 mm 49 mm
Lens Brand Leica Dicomar Lens Leica Dicomar Lens
CAMERA SECTION
Standard Illumination 1400 lx 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination 1.6 lx (1/30, Low Light, Scene Mode)
1 lx (Color Night Rec.)
1.6 lx (1/25, Low Light, Scene Mode)
1 lx (Colour Night View)
Image Stabilizer Hybrid O.I.S.+ with O.I.S. lock Hybrid O.I.S.+ with O.I.S. lock
Focus Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
Zoom Intelligent Zoom OFF / ON 12x / 23x 12x / 23x
Digital Zoom 30 x / 700 x (The maximum value of zoom magnification) 30 x / 700 x (The maximum value of zoom magnification)
White Balance Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set
Shutter Speed <Motion Image>
[60i / 60p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/30-1/8000
OFF : 1/60-1/8000
[24p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/24-1/8000
OFF : 1/48-1/8000
<Still Image>
1/2-1/2000, video flash: 1/2-1/500
<Motion Image>
[50i / 50p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/25-1/8000
OFF : 1/50-1/8000
[25p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/25-1/8000
OFF : 1/50-1/8000
<Still Image>
1/2-1/2000, video flash: 1/2-1/500
Iris Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
Backlight Compensation Yes Yes
Quick Start 0.6 sec 0.6 sec
MONITOR
LCD 3.5" Wide 3D LCD monitor (1,152,000 dots) 8.83 cm (3.5") Wide 3D LCD monitor (1,152,000 dots) (For Europe)
3.5" Wide 3D LCD monitor (1,152,000 dots) (For Asia)
EVF 0.24" WIDE EVF (263,424-dot equivalent ) 0.61 cm (0.24") WIDE EVF (263,424-dot equivalent )
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2), MPO JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2), MPO
Recording Image Size <Still Image>
[3:2]
16 megapixels (4896 x 3264)
8.6 megapixels (3600 x 2400)
6.1 megapixels (3024 x 2016)
[16:9]
14.7 megapixels (5120 x 2880)
8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
5.8 megapixels (3200 x 1800)
[4:3]
15.1 megapixels (4480 x 3360)
8.6 megapixels (3392 x 2544)
5.8 megapixels (2784 x 2088)
0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
[3D]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Simultaneous Recording>
[16:9]
14.7 megapixels (5120 x 2880)
8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
[3D]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Still Image>
[3:2]
16 megapixels (4896 x 3264)
8.6 megapixels (3600 x 2400)
6.1 megapixels (3024 x 2016)
[16:9]
14.7 megapixels (5120 x 2880)
8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
5.8 megapixels (3200 x 1800)
[4:3]
15.1 megapixels (4480 x 3360)
8.6 megapixels (3392 x 2544)
5.8 megapixels (2784 x 2088)
0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
[3D]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Simultaneous Recording>
[16:9]
14.7 megapixels (5120 x 2880)
8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
[3D]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
Flash Yes Yes
RECORDING SECTION
Recording Format [AVCHD]
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
MPEG-4 MVC / H.264 (3D)
[iFrame]
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
[AVCHD]
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
MPEG-4 MVC / H.264 (3D)
[iFrame]
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Recording / Playback Mode 1080/60p (28 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60p)
HA (17 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
HG (13 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
HX (9 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
HE (5 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
iFrame (28 Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540/30p)
AVCHD 3D (28 Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080/60i)
3D SbS (17 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
1080/50p (28 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50p)
HA (17 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
HG (13 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
HX (9 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
HE (5 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
iFrame (28 Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540/25p)
AVCHD 3D (28 Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080/50i)
3D SbS (17 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080 / 50i)
Audio Recording System 1080/60p / HA / HG / HX / HE : Dolby Digital (5.1 ch / 2 ch)
iFrame: AAC (2ch)
MP4: AAC (2ch)
1080/50p / HA / HG / HX / HE : Dolby Digital (5.1 ch / 2 ch)
iFrame: AAC (2ch)
MP4: AAC (2ch)
Microphone 5.1 ch Surround / Zoom Microphone / Focus Microphone / 2 ch Stereo 5.1 ch Surround / Zoom Microphone / Focus Microphone / 2 ch Stereo
Speaker Dynamic type Dynamic type
Media Remaining Indication Yes Yes
INTERFACES
HDMI Yes (Mini) Yes (Mini)
Microphones (stereo mini) Yes Yes
Headphone (stereo mini) Yes Yes
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 2.0 Hi-Speed
AV Multi Yes Yes
OTHERS
Accessory Shoe Yes (Cold) Yes (Cold)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor Yes Yes
AC Cable Yes Yes
DC Cable Included AC Adaptor Included AC Adaptor
Rechargeable Battery Pack Yes (Min. 1250 mAh) Yes (Min. 1250 mAh)
AV Multi Cable Yes Yes
IR Remote Yes Yes
Shoe adaptor Yes Yes
USB Cable Yes Yes
CD-ROM HD Writer AE 4.1 HD Writer AE 4.1
Lens hood Yes Yes
HC-X800
  NTSC PAL
GENERAL
Power Supply 7.2 V (Battery) / 9.3 V (AC Adaptor) 7.2 V (Battery) / 9.3 V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption Max. 7.9 W (Recording) / Max. 10.1 W (Charging) Max. 7.9 W (Recording) / Max. 10.1 W (Charging)
Weight (w/o Battery) Approx. 345 g (0.76 lb) Approx. 345 g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 63 x 68 x 134 [mm] (2.48 x 2.68 x 5.28 [inch]) Approx. 63 x 68 x 134 [mm] (2.48 x 2.68 x 5.28 [inch])
Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
OSD Language Language Menu Language Menu
LENS SECTION
Image Sensor 1/4.1" MOS Sensor x 3
Total Pixels : 9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3)
Effective Pixels :
<Motion Image>
6.57 - 6.21 megapixels (2.19 - 2.07 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
<Still Image>
7.11 megapixels (2.37 megapixels x 3) [3:2]
6.57 - 6.21 megapixels (2.19 - 2.07 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
6.87 megapixels (2.29 megapixels x 3) [4:3]
1/4.1-type MOS Sensor x 3 (For Europe)
1/4.1" MOS Sensor x 3 (For Asia)
Total Pixels : 9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3)
Effective Pixels :
<Motion Image>
6.57 - 6.21 megapixels (2.19 - 2.07 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
megapixels x 3) [16:9]
<Still Image>
7.11 megapixels (2.37 megapixels x 3) [3:2]
6.57 - 6.21 megapixels (2.19 - 2.07 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
6.87 megapixels (2.29 megapixels x 3) [4:3]
F Value F1.5 (WIDE) / 2.8 (TELE) F1.5 (WIDE) / 2.8 (TELE)
Optical Zoom 12 x 12 x
Focal Length 2.84 - 34.1 mm 2.84 - 34.1 mm
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent <Motion Image>
29.8 - 368.8 mm [16:9]
<Still Image>
29.8 - 357.7 mm [3:2]
29.8 - 368.8 mm [16:9]
31.0 - 372.0 mm [4:3]
<Motion Image>
29.8 - 368.8 mm [16:9]
<Still Image>
29.8 - 357.7 mm [3:2]
29.8 - 368.8 mm [16:9]
31.0 - 372.0 mm [4:3]
Filter Diameter 49 mm 49 mm
Lens Brand Leica Dicomar Lens Leica Dicomar Lens
CAMERA SECTION
Standard Illumination 1400 lx 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination 1.6 lx (1/30, Low Light, Scene Mode)
1 lx (Color Night Rec.)
1.6 lx (1/25, Low Light, Scene Mode)
1 lx (Colour Night View)
Image Stabilizer Hybrid O.I.S.+ with O.I.S. lock Hybrid O.I.S.+ with O.I.S. lock
Focus Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
Zoom Intelligent Zoom OFF / ON 12x / 23x 12x / 23x
Digital Zoom 30 x / 700 x (The maximum value of zoom magnification) 30 x / 700 x (The maximum value of zoom magnification)
White Balance Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set
Shutter Speed <Motion Image>
[60i / 60p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/30-1/8000
OFF : 1/60-1/8000
[24p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/24-1/8000
OFF : 1/48-1/8000
<Still Image>
1/2-1/2000, video flash: 1/2-1/500
<Motion Image>
[50i / 50p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/25-1/8000
OFF : 1/50-1/8000
[25p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/25-1/8000
OFF : 1/50-1/8000
<Still Image>
1/2-1/2000, video flash: 1/2-1/500
Iris Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
Backlight Compensation Yes Yes
Quick Start 0.6 sec 0.6 sec
MONITOR
LCD 3.0" Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots) 7.5 cm (3.0") Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots) (For Europe)
3.0" Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots) (For Asia)
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2), MPO JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2), MPO
Recording Image Size <Still Image>
[3:2]
16 megapixels (4896 x 3264)
8.6 megapixels (3600 x 2400)
6.1 megapixels (3024 x 2016)
[16:9]
14.7 megapixels (5120 x 2880)
8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
5.8 megapixels (3200 x 1800)
[4:3]
15.1 megapixels (4480 x 3360)
8.6 megapixels (3392 x 2544)
5.8 megapixels (2784 x 2088)
0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
[3D]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Simultaneous Recording>
[16:9]
14.7 megapixels (5120 x 2880)
8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
[3D]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Still Image>
[3:2]
16 megapixels (4896 x 3264)
8.6 megapixels (3600 x 2400)
6.1 megapixels (3024 x 2016)
[16:9]
14.7 megapixels (5120 x 2880)
8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
5.8 megapixels (3200 x 1800)
[4:3]
15.1 megapixels (4480 x 3360)
8.6 megapixels (3392 x 2544)
5.8 megapixels (2784 x 2088)
0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
[3D]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Simultaneous Recording>
[16:9]
14.7 megapixels (5120 x 2880)
8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
[3D]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
Flash Yes Yes
RECORDING SECTION
Recording Format [AVCHD]
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
MPEG-4 MVC / H.264 (3D)
[iFrame]
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
[AVCHD]
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
MPEG-4 MVC / H.264 (3D)
[iFrame]
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Recording / Playback Mode 1080/60p (28 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60p)
HA (17 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
HG (13 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
HX (9 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
HE (5 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
iFrame (28 Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540/30p)
AVCHD 3D (28 Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080/60i)
3D SbS (17 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
1080/50p (28 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50p)
HA (17 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
HG (13 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
HX (9 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
HE (5 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
iFrame (28 Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540/25p)
AVCHD 3D (28 Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080/50i)
3D SbS (17 Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
Audio Recording System 1080/60p / HA / HG / HX / HE / AVCHD 3D / 3D SbS : Dolby Digital (2 ch)
iFrame : AAC (2 ch)
MP4 : AAC (2ch)
1080/50p / HA / HG / HX / HE / AVCHD 3D / 3D SbS : Dolby Digital (2 ch)
iFrame : AAC (2 ch)
MP4 : AAC (2ch)
Microphone 2 ch Stereo (with Zoom Microphone) 2 ch Stereo (with Zoom Microphone)
Speaker Dynamic type Dynamic type
Media Remaining Indication Yes Yes
INTERFACES
HDMI Yes (Mini) Yes (Mini)
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 2.0 Hi-Speed
AV Multi Yes Yes
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor Yes Yes
AC Cable Yes Yes
DC Cable Included AC Adaptor Included AC Adaptor
Rechargeable Battery Pack Yes (Min. 1250 mAh) Yes (Min. 1250 mAh)
AV Multi Cable Yes Yes
USB Cable Yes Yes
CD-ROM HD Writer AE 4.1 HD Writer AE 4.1
Lens hood Yes Yes
3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT2)
  NTSC PAL
GENERAL
Weight (w/o Lens Cap) 189 g (0.40 lb) 189 g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 73 x 59 x 82 [mm] (2.87 x 2.32 x 3.23 [inch]) 73 x 59 x 82 [mm] (2.87 x 2.32 x 3.23 [inch])
LENS SECTION
F Value F2.0 F2.0
Focal Length 1.64 mm 1.64 mm
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent 33 mm 33 mm
Minimum Illumination 12 lx (1/30, Low Light, Scene Mode) 12 lx (1/25, Low Light, Scene Mode)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Lens Front Cap Yes Yes
Lens Rear Cap Yes Yes
Lens Pouch Yes Yes
SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Compatibility for Motion Picture Recording
Capacity Gold Pro Gold Silver
SDXC Memory Card*1 64 GB*3 - RP-SDU64G
(Class 10, up to
23 MB/sec *5*6)
- -
SDHC Memory Card*2 32 GB*3 RP-SDA32G *4
(Class 10, up to
23 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDU32G
(Class 10, up to
23 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDQ32G *7
(Class 6, up to
20 MB/sec *5*6)
-
16 GB*3 RP-SDA16G *4
(Class 10, up to
23 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDU16G
(Class 10, up to
23 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDQ16G *7
(Class 6, up to
20 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDL16G *8
(Class 4, up to
20 MB/sec *5*6)
8 GB*3 RP-SDA08G *4
(Class 10, up to
23 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDU08G
(Class 10, up to
23 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDQ08G *7
(Class 6, up to
20 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDL08G *8
(Class 4, up to
20 MB/sec *5*6)
4 GB*3 - RP-SDU04G
(Class 10, up to
23 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDQ04G *4
(Class 6, up to
20 MB/sec *5*6)
RP-SDL04G *9
(Class 4, up to
20 MB/sec *5*6)

As of January 10, 2012

• An SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting and other purposes.
• We recommend using SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory cards conforming to class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.
• Please confirm the latest information about SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.
Camcorder information (This website is in English only.)
*1 SDXC Memory Cards can only be used in SDXC host devices, which support the SDXC format. 
*2 SDHC Memory Cards can only be used in SDXC and SDHC host devices, which support the SDHC/SDXC format. 
*3 1GB means 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less. 
*4 Available in Europe.
*5 The data transfer rate is a theoretical value and is not guarantee of performance. The transfer rate may vary depending on the conditions and equipment used. 
*6 This card complies with SD Memory Card Physical Layer Specification Ver.3.0 (SDHC)/Ver.1.10 (SD). When using this card with SD-enabled products that comply with the specification, a speed performance of up to 20MB/sec. can be realized. When using it with SD-enabled products that comply with the conventional specification Ver. 1.01, the speed performance will be up to 10MB/sec. 
*7 Available in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa.
*8 Available in Americas.
*9 Available in Americas, Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa.

Motion Image Recording Time (Approx.)
  Image Quality
1080/60p**
(28 Mbps)
HA
(17 Mbps)
HG
(13 Mbps)
HX
(9 Mbps)
HE
(5 Mbps)
iFrame 3D Side-by-Side
Built-in Memory 32 GB* (X900M) 5 h 20 min 8 h 30 min 11 h 16 h 50 min 27 h 30 min 5 h 20 min 8 h 30 min
SDXC/SDHC 64 GB* 5 h 20 min 8 h 30 min 11 h 16 h 50 min 27 h 30 min 5 h 20 min 8 h 30 min
32 GB* 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min 5 h 30 min 8 h 20 min 13 h 40 min 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min
16 GB* 1 h 20 min 2 h 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min 6 h 40 min 1 h 20 min 2 h
8 GB* 40 min 1 h 1 h 20 min 2 h 3 h 20 min 40 min 1 h
4 GB* 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 1 h 30 min 19 min 30 min

•These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
• We recommend using SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Cards conforming to class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion-image recording.
• Please confirm the latest information about SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website.
Camcorder Information (This website is in English only.)

* 1 GB means 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
** 1080/50p for PAL area.

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.)
Image Quality Capacity
Built-in
Memory
SDXC/SDHC Memory Card
32 GB*
(X900M)
64 GB* 32 GB* 16 GB* 8 GB* 4 GB*
2D Image 5120 x 2880 pixels
(16:9) 14.7 M
7500 7500 4000 1900 950 450
3840 x 2160 pixels
(16:9) 8.3 M
14000 14000 7000 3500 1700 850
3200 x 1800 pixels
(16:9) 5.8 M
20000 20000 10000 5000 2500 1200
4480 x 3360 pixels
(4:3) 15.1 M
7500 7500 3900 1900 950 450
3392 x 2544 pixels
(4:3) 8.6 M
13000 13000 6500 3300 1600 800
2784 x 2088 pixels
(4:3) 5.8 M
20000 20000 10000 5000 2500 1200
640 x 480 pixels
(4:3) 0.3 M
475000 475000 237000 118000 58000 28000
4896 x 3264 pixels
(3:2) 16 M
7000 7000 3700 1800 900 400
3600 x 2400 pixels
(3:2) 8.6 M
13000 13000 6500 3300 1600 800
3024 x 1080 pixels
(3:2) 6.1 M
185000 18500 9000 4700 2300 1100
3D Image 1920 x 1080 pixels
(16:9) 2.1 M
17500 17500 8500 4300 2100 1000
In Motion Images Shooting Mode
Image Quality Capacity
Built-in
Memory
SDXC/SDHC Memory Card
64 GB*
(X900M)
64 GB* 32 GB* 16 GB* 8 GB* 4 GB*
2D Image 5120 x 2880 pixels
(16:9) 14.7 M
7500 7500 4000 1900 950 450
3840 x 2160 pixels
(16:9) 8.3 M
14000 14000 7000 3500 1700 850
1920 x 1080 pixels
(16:9) 2.1 M
52000 52000 26000 13000 6000 3100
3D Image 1920 x 1080 pixels
(16:9) 2.1 M
17500 17500 8500 4300 2100 1000

• These figure vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

* 1 GB means 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

Battery Life (Approx.) 2D Recording [NTSC]
    1080/60p HA mode HG mode HX mode HE mode iFrame
VW-
VBN130
X900M Built-in Memory,
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 20 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 30 min
Using LCD 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 20 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 50 min 50 min 50 min 55 min 55 min 55 min
Using LCD 45 min 45 min 45 min 45 min 45 min 45 min
X800 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using LCD 1 h 20 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 30 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using LCD 50 min 50 min 50 min 55 min 55 min 55 min
VW-
VBN260
X900M Built-in Memory,
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 2 h 55 min 3 h 3 h 3 h 5 min 3 h 5 min 3 h 5 min
Using LCD 2 h 35 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 45 min 2 h 45 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 45 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 55 min 1 h 55 min
Using LCD 1 h 35 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 40 min
X800 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using LCD 2 h 55 min 3 h 3 h 3 h 5 min 3 h 5 min 3 h 5 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using LCD 1 h 45 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 55 min 1 h 55 min 1 h 55 min
Battery Life (Approx.) 3D Recording [NTSC]
    AVCHD 3D SBS mode
VW-
VBN130
X900M Built-in Memory,
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 20 min 1 h 25 min
Using LCD 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 50 min 55 min
Using LCD 45 min 45 min
X800 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using LCD 1 h 20 min 1 h 30 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using LCD 50 min 55 min
VW-
VBN260
X900M Built-in Memory,
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 2 h 55 min 3 h 5 min
Using LCD 2 h 35 min 2 h 45 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 45 min 1 h 55 min
Using LCD 1 h 35 min 1 h 40 min
X800 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using LCD 2 h 55 min 3 h 5 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using LCD 1 h 45 min 1 h 55 min
Battery Life (Approx.) 2D Recording [PAL]
    1080/50p HA mode HG mode HX mode HE mode iFrame
VW-
VBN130
X900 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 25 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 35 min
Using LCD 1 h 15 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min
Using LCD 45 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 50 min
X900M Built-in Memory,
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 25 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 35 min
Using LCD 1 h 15 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min
Using LCD 45 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 50 min
X800 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using LCD 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 35 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using LCD 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min 55 min
VW-
VBN260
X900 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 3 h 5 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 20 min
Using LCD 2 h 45 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 55 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 55 min 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h
Using LCD 1 h 40 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min
X900M Built-in Memory,
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 3 h 5 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 20 min
Using LCD 2 h 45 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 55 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 55 min 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h
Using LCD 1 h 40 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min
X800 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using LCD 3 h 5 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 20 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using LCD 1 h 55 min 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h
Battery Life (Approx.) 3D Recording [PAL]
    AVCHD 3D SBS mode
VW-
VBN130
X900 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 25 min 1 h 35 min
Using LCD 1 h 15 min 1 h 20 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 55 min 55 min
Using LCD 45 min 50 min
X900M Built-in Memory,
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 25 min 1 h 35 min
Using LCD 1 h 15 min 1 h 20 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 55 min 55 min
Using LCD 45 min 50 min
X800 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using LCD 1 h 25 min 1 h 35 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using LCD 55 min 55 min
VW-
VBN260
X900 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 3 h 5 min 3 h 15 min
Using LCD 2 h 45 min 2 h 55 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 55 min 2 h
Using LCD 1 h 40 min 1 h 45 min
X900M Built-in Memory,
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using EVF 3 h 5 min 3 h 15 min
Using LCD 2 h 45 min 2 h 55 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using EVF 1 h 55 min 2 h
Using LCD 1 h 40 min 1 h 45 min
X800 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
Using LCD 3 h 5 min 3 h 20 min
Actual
Recording Time
Using LCD 1 h 55 min 2 h

• This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning

System Requirements
  HD Writer AE 4.1
iMovie '11 (not supplied)
OS Windows® 7 (32 bit / 64 bit):
Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate (SP1)
Windows® Vista (32 bit):
Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate (SP2)
Windows® XP (32 bit): SP3
MAC OS X 10.7.2
CPU Intel® Pentium® 4
2.8 GHz or higher

When using playback function and MPEG2 conversion function,
Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher

AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended.
When using editing function in order to play seamless or Continuous photo playback, Intel® Core™2 Quad 2.6GHz or higher is recommended.
When using playback or editing function for AVCHD 3D, 1080/60p (When using playback or editing function for AVCHD 3D, 1080/50p) Intel® Core™ i7 2.8GHz or higher is recommended.
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or better
When using the 3D watching functions
OS Windows® 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate or SP1
CPU Intel® Core™2 Quad 2.8GHz or higher is recommended.
Display 3D VISION-Ready Display
Graphics Card 3D VISION Compatible NVIDIA Graphics Card (*)
3D glasses NVIDIA 3D VISION Kit (*)

* Make sure that you are using the latest version of a video card driver.

• About HD Writer AE 4.1:
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.
This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT.
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected though USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
This software does not support the multi-boot environments.
This software does not support the multi-monitor environments.
Operation is not guaranteed on Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise or Windows 7 Enterprise.
Available with administrator account in Windows XP.
Available with administrator account or standard account in Windows Vista/Windows 7
(Installation and uninstallation of the software requires an administrator account.)


• Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• YouTube™ and the YouTube Logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
• Facebook and the Facebook logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Facebook, Inc.
• iMovie and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
• All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

• Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• All monitor and TV pictures are simulated.