| Image device: | 1/5.5-inch CCD |
| Total pixels: | 1070K pixels |
| Effective pixels: | 1000K pixels (still), 690K 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 |
| 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-Tessar |
| Focal length: | 3.0 to 36 millimeters, 350 millimeters (tele macro), 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, 1/2 to 1/4000 second (AE mode) |
| Zoom: | 12x optical zoom, 800x digital zoom |
| Interface: | Analog AV output (multi AV), digital AV input (via i.LINK), digital AV output (via i.LINK), USB (1.1 compliant), i.LINK interface (on Handycam station), 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) |
| Power supply: | NP-FP50 battery pack (included), AC adapter (included) |
| Power consumption: | 2.4 W, 2.7 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): | 2.56 x 3.11 x 4.45 inches / 65 x 79 x 113 millimeters |
| Weight: | 15 ounces / 445 grams with tape and battery |
| What's in the Box: | DCR-HC46 MiniDV camcorder, AC-L25 power adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FP50 rechargeable battery, DRCA-C151 Handycam station, RMT-831 remote control, stereo AV cable, lens cap, USB cable, CD-ROM (Picture Package Software ver. 1.5, USB driver) |
| First released: |
2006 |
