New Sony HDR-GW77V Handycam Loves Adventure
Summer’s just about here, and you’ll soon be ramping up your travel and
outdoor activities. If you’re looking for a camcorder or still camera
that’s easy to travel with, and one that doesn’t mind going wherever you
do, consider Sony’s new HDR-GW77V Handycam;
it’s waterproof, shockproof and dustproof. It offers full HD 60p
recording, 20.4MP still image capture, a 3-inch touch screen and 16GB of
internal flash memory, which is enough to record up to 4 hours of video
in HD LP mode—this means no fumbling with memory cards unless you feel
so inclined. If you need more storage space, the camcorder also features
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC card slots.
Easy to transport, the HDR-GW77V measures only 1.27 inches wide by 4.15 inches high by 2.76 inches deep (3.22 x 10.55 x 7.02 cm) and weighs less than 8 ounces with the battery installed, so it will easily fit in your pocket or carry-on bag. And it doesn’t matter if your destination is cold and icy, tropical and humid, hot and dusty or even underwater, as the HDR-GW77V is waterproof to a depth of 16 feet, shockproof from falls of up to 5 feet and impervious to dirt and dust. The camcorder’s 3 inch touch screen even works under water.
If you’re not a professional videographer or even a tech-savvy individual, fret not, because the HDR-GW77V is very easy to use. The camcorder features a 17x extended zoom that works in conjunction with 10x optical zoom to pull faraway subjects into view. The back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor’s low-light sensitivity offers improved image clarity with reduced grain, and the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization delivers smooth video throughout the entire zoom range. A 3-way shake-canceling system adds electronic roll stability to help capture smooth video even while jogging, swimming or square dancing. When there’s just not enough light with which to shoot stills, the camcorder’s built-in flash will brighten things up.
Other neat features of the HDR-GW77V include Golf Shot, which captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of still images, up to 22 of them, which can be viewed or printed individually or as a composite sequential image to help analyze a golf swing or other sports maneuver. Tracking Focus is an extension of face detection, and it lets you select an object by touching the LCD; the object will then stay in focus even if it exits and returns to the frame. There are 99 different combinations of Intelligent Auto to choose from, with a newly developed underwater mode.
Don’t worry if your travels bring you to so many locations that it’s hard to keep track of where you’ve been, because the camcorder’s built-in GPS and geotagging function can display a map of your current location on the LCD and tag your shooting locations for permanent record. The GPS receiver also automatically adjusts the camcorder's clock to the proper time zone so you won’t have to. The HDR-GW77V is available in black, blue, or white.
Easy to transport, the HDR-GW77V measures only 1.27 inches wide by 4.15 inches high by 2.76 inches deep (3.22 x 10.55 x 7.02 cm) and weighs less than 8 ounces with the battery installed, so it will easily fit in your pocket or carry-on bag. And it doesn’t matter if your destination is cold and icy, tropical and humid, hot and dusty or even underwater, as the HDR-GW77V is waterproof to a depth of 16 feet, shockproof from falls of up to 5 feet and impervious to dirt and dust. The camcorder’s 3 inch touch screen even works under water.
If you’re not a professional videographer or even a tech-savvy individual, fret not, because the HDR-GW77V is very easy to use. The camcorder features a 17x extended zoom that works in conjunction with 10x optical zoom to pull faraway subjects into view. The back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor’s low-light sensitivity offers improved image clarity with reduced grain, and the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization delivers smooth video throughout the entire zoom range. A 3-way shake-canceling system adds electronic roll stability to help capture smooth video even while jogging, swimming or square dancing. When there’s just not enough light with which to shoot stills, the camcorder’s built-in flash will brighten things up.
Other neat features of the HDR-GW77V include Golf Shot, which captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of still images, up to 22 of them, which can be viewed or printed individually or as a composite sequential image to help analyze a golf swing or other sports maneuver. Tracking Focus is an extension of face detection, and it lets you select an object by touching the LCD; the object will then stay in focus even if it exits and returns to the frame. There are 99 different combinations of Intelligent Auto to choose from, with a newly developed underwater mode.
Don’t worry if your travels bring you to so many locations that it’s hard to keep track of where you’ve been, because the camcorder’s built-in GPS and geotagging function can display a map of your current location on the LCD and tag your shooting locations for permanent record. The GPS receiver also automatically adjusts the camcorder's clock to the proper time zone so you won’t have to. The HDR-GW77V is available in black, blue, or white.
| Color Filter System | ClearVid array |
| Effective Picture Resolution | Approx. 5020K pixels(16:9) |
| Imaging Sensor | 1/3.91" (4.6mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| Pixel Gross | Approx. 5430K pixels |
| Processor | BIONZ image processor |
| Still Image Size 4:3 | Movie mode: 15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512 x 3384); Photo mode: 15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512 x 3384) |
| Panorama Still Image Size | Standard (4,912 x 1,080 / 3,424 x 1,920), Wide (7,152 x 1,080 / 4,912 x 1,920) |
| Audio Format | Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
| Dual Record | 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016 x 3384); 10.0 megapixels 16:9 (4224 x 2376); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080) |
| Internal Media | Flash Memory 16 GB |
| Media Type | Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2); Micro SD/SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher) |
| Mic Level Control | Yes (2 steps) |
| Microphone/Speaker | Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monaural Speaker |
| Movie Recording Rate (Average Bit Rate/VBR) | HD PS: Approx. 28 Mbps / FX: Approx. 24 Mbps / FH: Approx. 17 Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9.0 Mbps / LP: Approx. 5.0 Mbps, STD HQ: 9.0 Mbps |
| Photo Capture from Movie | 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080); 307K pixels 4:3 (640 x 480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640 x 360) |
| Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) | HD PS: Approx. 1h (Approx. 1h), HD FX: Approx. 1h 15m (Approx. 1.0 hr 15 min), HD FH: Approx 1.0 hr 40 min (Approx. 1 hr 40 min), HD HQ: Approx. 3 hr (Approx. 2 hr 15 min), HD LP: Approx. 5 hr 15 min (Approx. 4 hr 20 min), STD HQ: Approx. 3 hr 10 min (Approx. 2 hr 55 min) |
| Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(7) | 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016 x 3384) : Approx. 1,550 pictures, 15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512 x 3384) : Approx. 2,100 pictures, 10.0 megapixels 16:9 (4224 x 2376) : Approx. 2,850 pictures, 5.0 megapixels 4:3 (2592 x 1944) : Approx. 5,200 pictures, 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080) : Approx. 15,500 pictures, 307K pixels 4:3 (640 x 480) : Approx. 40,000 pictures, 230K pixels 16:9 (640 x 360) : Approx. 40,000 pictures, Panorama Standard (4,912 x 1,080) : Approx. 5,100 pictures, Panorama Standard (3,424 x 1,920) : Approx. 3,800 pictures, Panorama Wide(7,152 x 1,080) : Approx. 3,900 pictures, Panorama Wide (4,912 x 1,920) : Approx. 3,050 pictures |
| Still Image File Format | DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible |
| Still Image Max Effective Resolution | 20.4 megapixels |
| Still Image Mode | JPEG |
| Still Image Size 16:9 | Movie ModeL 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016 x 3384); Photo Mode: 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016 x 3384) |
| Still Image Size (Photo Mode) | L: 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016 x 3384), 15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512 x 3384), M: 10.0 megapixels 16:9 (4224 x 2376), 5.0 megapixels 4:3 (2592 x 1944), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080), 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640 x 480) |
| Video Actual (Pixel) | HD, STD: Approx. 5020K pixels (16:9), Approx. 3760K pixels (4:3) |
| Video Format | HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format ver. 2.0 compatible, STD: MPEG2-PS |
| Video Resolution | HD: 1920 x 1080 / 60p (PS), 60i (FX,FH), 1440 x 1080 / 60i (HQ,LP), STD: 720 x 480 / 60i |
| Video Signal | HD: HDTV 1080 / 60p, 60i, STD: NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Wind Position | Yes (Off/On) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | Movie Mode; f = 29.8 - 298.0mm (16:9), f=36.3 - 363.0mm (4:3) Photo Mode; 29.8mm - 298mm (16:9), 36.3mm - 363mm (4:3) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 - f/3.4 |
| Digital Zoom | 120x |
| Extended Zoom | 17x |
| Focal Distance | f = 3.2 - 32.0 mm; f = 5/32 - 1 5/16" |
| Lens Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) |
| Lens Type | G Lens |
| Minimum Focus Distance | HD / STD / Still: Approx. 1.0 cm (Wide) , Approx. 80 cm (Tele) , Approx. 38 cm (Tele Macro)HD / STD / Still: Approx. 13/32" (Wide), Approx. 31-1/2" (Tele), Approx. 15" (Tele Macro) |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| Steady Shot Mode | Active: 31.7 - 538.7mm |
| Auto Iris Control | f/1.8 - f/10.0 |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes (Auto) |
| D-Range Optimizer | Yes |
| Exposure Settings | Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel) |
| LOW LUX Mode | Yes |
| Metering Modes | Multi-segment/Spot |
| Minimum Illumination | Standard: 6 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) |
| Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Scene Modes | Auto / Night Scene / Night Portrait (Photo Mode only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow / Underwater |
| White Balance Modes | Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor |
| Date / Time Stamp | Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) |
| Erase/Protect | Yes / Yes |
| Fader Effects | White / Black |
| Media/Battery Indicator | Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity) |
| Multiple Language Display | English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish; Traditional Chinese; Korean; American English |
| One Touch Disc Burn | Yes (Menu) |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes (On/Off) |
| S/S & Zoom button on LCD | Yes (Touch Panel) |
| Still Image Playback Options | Slide Show |
| Video Playback Options | Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only) Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality) Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase) Hightlight BGM (Pre-installed 4 music files, Music transfer) |
| View & Index | Event / MAP |
| Angle Adjustment | Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. |
| Brightness Control | Yes (Menu) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Grid Display | Guide Frame |
| LCD Type | 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD screen (921K) Wide (16:9) |
| Touch Panel | Yes |
| Shutter Speeds | Self-timer: Approx. 10 sec (Still Image/ Golf Shot); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000 (Standard) |
| Drive Mode | Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer |
| Self Timer | Approx. 10 sec (Still Image/Golf Shot); Approx. 2 sec (portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Sweep Panorama | Intelligent Sweep Panorama |
| Waterproof | Yes (IPX8 16' / 5.0 m) |
| Dustproof | Yes (IP5X) |
| Embedded GPS | Yes (Current Position Display (Your Location)) |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Golf Shot | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) |
| Intelligent Auto | Portrait / Baby/Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light / UnderWater |
| Priority Setting (for Face Detection) | Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority |
| Shockproof | Yes (1.5 m MIL-STD810F Method 516.5-Shock) |
| Smile Shutter Technology | Dual Capture / Always On / Off |
| Smooth Slow Record | Yes |
| x.v.Color | Yes |
| Power Consumption (in Operation) | HD: 2.3 W; STD: 2.1 W |
| Battery Type | LITHIUM ION NP-BG1 (supplied) |
| Power Requirements | 3.6 V (battery pack); 5.0 V (AC Adapter) |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | 1-5/16" × 4-1/4" × 2-7/8" (32.2mm × 105.5mm × 70.2mm) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 7.8 oz (218.4 g) (NP-BG1 supplied battery) |
| AF Modes | Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) |
| Focus Area | Full range Focus / Spot Focus |
| Focus Features | Tracking Focus |
| Focus System | Contrast AF |
| Flash Compensation | Yes (3 steps) |
| Flash Coverage | Approx. 11-7/8 inch - 98-1/2 inch (Approx. 0.3m - 2.5m) |
| Flash Metering System | Pre-flash TTL |
| Flash Modes | Auto / Forced / Prohibited |
| Flash Types | Built-in Flash |
| BRAVIA Sync | Yes |
| HD Output | HDMI Out (micro) (supplied) |
| HDMI Terminal | Yes (micro) |
| Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD / SDHC compatible |
| PhotoTV HD | Yes |
| USB Port(s) | micro-B / USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP) |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 ** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.Supplied Software: PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by download); Music Transfer (by download); MAC:Music Transfer (by download); PlayMemories Online Uploader (by download) |
