| Image device: | 1/5.5-inch advanced HAD CCD |
| Total pixels: | 1070K pixels |
| Effective pixels: | 1000K pixels (still), 690K pixels (video) |
| Recording media: | 8-centimeter DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW) |
| Memory Stick PRO media compatibility: | Up to 2 GB media capacity (high speed transfer function/access control security function not supported) |
| Recording/playback time: | 20 minutes (HQ), 30 minutes (SP), 60 minutes (LP) |
| Video recording system: | DVD-Video/DVD-VR/DVD+RW Video |
| Video signal: | NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Analog-to-digital converter: | Yes (signal convert) |
| Still file format: | JPEG |
| SteadyShot image stabilization: | Yes (super, electronic) |
| Minimum illumination: | 7 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus infrared system) |
| Lens type: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar |
| Focal length: | 3.0 to 36 millimeters, equivalent to 46 to 628.5 millimeters (16:9 camera mode), 48 to 576 millimeters (4:3 camera mode), 43.6 to 523.2 millimeters (16:9 memory mode), 40 to 480 millimeters (4:3 memory mode) on 35-millimeter camera |
| Aperture: | f1.8 to f2.5 |
| White balance: | Auto, indoor, one-push, outdoor |
| Exposure: | Touch panel (24 steps) |
| Filter diameter: | 25 millimeters |
| Focus: | Full range auto, manual (touch panel) |
| Shutter speed: | Auto, 1/4 to 1/4000 seconds (AE mode) |
| Zoom: | 12x optical zoom, 800x digital zoom |
| Interface: | Analog AV input (multi AV), analog AV output (multi AV), digital AV input (via USB), digital AV output (via USB), USB (2.0 compliant), microphone input (thru active interface shoe), remote jack (mini plug), S-video input, S-video output (optional accessory) |
| LCD: | 2.7-inch wide 16:9 touch panel SwivelScreen LCD display, resolution 123K pixels |
| Viewfinder: | Color (123K pixels) |
| Microphone: | Yes (supplied 5.1 channel) |
| Accessory shoe: | Active interface shoe |
| Power supply: | NP-FP50 battery pack (included), AC adapter (included) |
| Power consumption: | 3.1 W, 3.6 W with viewfinder/LCD |
| Software: | Picture Package ver. 1.8 |
| OS compatibility: | Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home/Professional |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 2.2 x 3.46 x 5.01 inches / 56 x 88 x 129 millimeters |
| Weight: | 1 pounds 1 ounces / 470 grams with disc and battery |
| What's in the Box: | DCR-DVD305 DVD camcorder, AC-L25 power adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FP50 rechargeable battery, wireless remote control, stereo AV cable, microphone, lens cap, Picture Package Software ver. 1.8, Nero Express 6 (conversion software), USB cable, cleaning cloth |
| First released: |
2006 |
