| Image device: | 1/6-inch CCD |
| Total pixels: | 680K pixels |
| Effective pixels: | 340K pixels (still), 340K 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: | 5 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus infrared system) |
| Lens type: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar |
| Focal length: | 2.3 to 46 millimeters, 390 millimeters (tele macro), equivalent to 48 to 960 millimeters (16:9 camera mode), 44 to 880 millimeters (4:3 camera mode), 44 to 880 millimeters (4:3 memory mode) on 35-millimeter camera |
| Aperture: | f1.8 to f3.1 |
| 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: | 20x 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, S-video output (optional accessory) |
| LCD: | 2.5-inch SwivelScreen LCD display, resolution 123K pixels |
| Viewfinder: | Color (123K pixels) |
| Microphone: | Built-in |
| Power supply: | NP-FP30 battery pack (included), AC adapter (included) |
| Power consumption: | 1.9 W, 2.3 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 / 430 grams with tape and battery |
| What's in the Box: | DCR-HC36 MiniDV camcorder, AC-L25 power adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FP30 rechargeable battery, RMT-831 remote control, stereo AV cable, lens cap, USB cable, CD-ROM (Picture Package Software ver. 1.5, USB driver) |
| First released: |
2006 |
