-High Definition recording on 30GB Hard Disc Drive (AVCHD Format);
-AVCHD / MEPG2 (SD) recording switchability;
-ClearVid CMOS sensor for a better picture quality;
-Enhanced Imaging Processor;
-Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*;
-10x optical zoom / 80x Digital zoom;
-3.5" Wide Hybrid Clear photo LCD plus with touch panel;
-Wide Colour Viewfinder;
-4 Megapixels still image recording;
-Built in Flash;
-Dual Rec Capability to capture up to 2 Megapixels still image while recording movies;
-Smooth slow Rec;
-HDMI output for HD ready TV;
-USB 2.0 in / out;
-Video S-video and component output;
-Up to 3hrs continous recording time (with additionnal battery);