| Video signal: | NTSC |
| Video recording system: | 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system |
| Audio recording system: | Rotary heads, PCM system |
| Usable cassette: | Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette |
| Tape speed: | SP: approx. 18.81mm/s, LP: approx. 12.56mm/s |
| Tape recording time: | SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60) |
| FF/REW time: | Approx. 180 sec. (using DVM60 tape) |
| Image device: | CCD (Charge Coupled Device) |
| Lens: | F1.4 10x(Optical), 400x(Digital) Electronic zoom lens |
| Filter diameter: | 37 |
| LCD monitor: | 2.5 inches |
| LCD monitor Method: | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder: | SCD87: 0.44" colour LCD, SCD86: 0.24" B/W LCD |
| Video output: | 1Vp-p |
| S-video output: | Y: 1Vp-p, C: 0.286Vp-p |
| Audio output: | -7.5dBs |
| DV input/output: | 4pin special in/out connector |
| USB output: | Mini-B type connector |
| External mic: | 3.5 stereo |
| Power source: | DC 8.4V, Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7.4V |
| Power source type: | Lithium Ion Battery Pack, Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption(Recording): | 5.2W(LCD), 3.9W(EVF) |
| Operating temperature: | 0 - 40 degrees C (32 F - 104 degrees F) |
| Storage temperature: | -20 C - 60 degrees C (-4 F - 140 degrees F) |
| External dimension: | Length 7 inches(178mm), Height 3.54 inches(90mm), Width 2.48 inches(63mm) |
| Weight: | 1.21 pounds(550g) (Except for Lithium Ion Battery Pack and tape) |
| Built-in MIC: | Omni-directional stereo condenser microphone |
| Remote control: | Indoors: greater than 49ft(15m) (straight line), Outdoors: greater than 16.4ft(5m) (straight line) |