| Image device: | 1/3-inch CCD |
| Total pixels: | 3310K pixels |
| Effective pixels: | 3000K pixels (still), 2057K pixels (video) |
| Recording media: | MiniDV cassette, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Memory Stick PRO compatibility: | Up to 2 GB media capacity (high speed transfer function/access control security function not supported) |
| Recording/playback time: | 60 minutes (SP), 90 minutes (LP) |
| Video recording system: | 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system |
| Video signal: | NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Analog-to-digital converter: | Yes (with pass through) |
| Still file format: | JPEG |
| USB streaming: | Yes |
| SteadyShot image stabilization: | Yes (super, electronic) |
| Minimum illumination: | 7 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus infrared system) |
| Lens type: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal length: | 5.1 to 51 millimeters, 370 millimeters (tele macro), equivalent to 42.8 to 495 millimeters (16:9 camera mode), 45 to 450 millimeters (4:3 camera mode), 40.6 to 406 millimeters (16:9 memory mode), 37 to 370 millimeters (4:3 memory mode) on 35-millimeter camera |
| Aperture: | f1.8 to f2.9 |
| White balance: | Auto, indoor, one-push, outdoor |
| Exposure: | Touch panel (24 steps) |
| Filter diameter: | 30 millimeters |
| Focus: | Full range auto, manual (touch panel) |
| Shutter speed: | Auto, 1/2 to 1/4000 seconds (AE mode) |
| Zoom: | 10x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom |
| Interface: | LANC terminal (stereo mini), analog AV input (multi AV), analog AV output (multi AV), digital AV input (via i.LINK), digital AV output (via i.LINK), USB (1.1 compliant on Handycam station), i.LINK interface (on Handycam station), microphone input (thru active interface shoe), 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: | Built-in |
| Docking station: | Yes (Handycam station) |
| Accessory shoe: | Active interface shoe |
| Power supply: | NP-FP50 battery pack (included), AC adapter (included) |
| Power consumption: | 3.0 W, 3.4 W with viewfinder/LCD |
| Software: | Picture Package ver. 1.5 |
| OS compatibility: | Windows Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home/Professional |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 2.83 x 3.58 x 4.72 inches / 72 x 91 x 120 millimeters |
| Weight: | 1 pound 2 ounces / 525 grams with tape and battery |
| What's in the Box: | DCR-HC96 MiniDV camcorder, AC-L25 power adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FP50 rechargeable battery, DRCA-C152 Handycam station, RMT-831 remote control, stereo AV cable, USB cable, CD-ROM (Picture Package Software ver. 1.5, USB driver) |
| First released: |
2006 |
