Sony HDR-GW77V-W Marketing Specifications

HDR-GW77V/W

Now you can make underwater memories with total peace of mind.
Sporting a waterproof2 design and easy-to-use controls, this camcorder
helps you to capture every detail of your next adventure in legendary
Sony HD. There’s also a 10x optical/17x extended zoom for extreme
close-ups with razor-sharp detail

Compact waterproof 1 60p HD Camcorder w/ 20.4MP still capture

The Handycam HDR-GW77V camcorder is built to handle extreme environments, allowing you
to concentrate on safety and composition while capturing Full HD videos and 20.4MP photos.
The camcorder is waterproof down to 16 feet (IPX8), and its 3.0-inch touch-screen remains fully
operational underwater. It also has a shock resistance rating for up to 5 foot drops plus dirt (MIL­STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock standards )and dust resistant seals (IP5X) that help make it nearly
impervious to mud, snow, rain, and grime.

17x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 10x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.

Up to 4 hours of recording with 16GB3 embedded Flash Memory

The built-in 16GB3 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 4 hours of high denition
video footage (HD LP mode).

Back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor for superb low-light video

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced
grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor
camcorders, the Exmor
maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting
conditions.

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R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry,

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w / Active Mode

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of
camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In
addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video
capture.

Wide angle (29.8mm) G Lens to capture everything you want

Experience the pinnacle of Sony® lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens.
Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color
reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 29.8mm focal length in
Photo Mode and Video Modes oers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ® maps

A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-GW77V an ideal choice for travelers. The receiver
gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as “tag”
your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back
using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the
supplied PlayMemories Home™ soware
camcorder’s clock to the proper time zone.

3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K)

The 3.0” (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen (921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you
compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best
represent the scene. This intuitive touch-screen is fully operable under water for convenient use
in even wet environments.

Memory Stick Micro™ and Micro SD/SDHC compatible

Expandable memory with Memory Stick Micro™ and Micro SD/SDHC card slot.

Built-In Flash

The built-in ash will assist in shedding light on your subject when shooting still photos.

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R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and

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. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your

Face detection with Smile Shutter™ technology

Sony’s Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults.
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts ash, focus,
exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. When
engaged the camera also employees Smile Shutter™ technology to ensure you capture a smiling
face each and every time.

Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame

Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a
touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and
returns.

Event Browse groups video/stills by events automatically

Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date
range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs.
When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your
event is easy and fun.

Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you

Specications

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor

Processor

Pixel Gross

Eective Picture
Resolution

Color Filter System

Recording

Media Type

Still Image Mode

Still Image
Max Eective
Resolution

Still Image Size
16:9

Still Image Size 4:3

Panorama Still
Image Size

Video Format

Video Resolution

1/3.91” (4.6mm)
back-illuminated
Exmor® R CMOS
Sensor

BIONZ® image
processor

Approx.5430K
pixels

Approx.5020K
pixels(16:9)

ClearVid™ array

Internal Flash
Memory; Memory
Stick Micro™ (Mark

2); Micro SD/
SDHC Memory
Card(Class 4 or
Higher)

JPEG

20.4 megapixels

Movie ModeL

20.4 megapixels
16:9 (6016x3384);
Photo Mode: 20.4
megapixels 16:9
(6016x3384)

Movie mode:15.3
megapixels 4:3
(4512x3384));
Photo mode:15.3
megapixels 4:3
(4512x3384)

Standard (4,912
x 1,080/3,424 x
1,920), Wide(7,152
x 1,080/4,912 x
1,920)

HD:MPEG4­AVC/H.264
AVCHD™
format ver.2.0
compatible,
STD:MPEG2-PS

Video Actual
(Pixel)

Video Signal

Recording and
Playback Times
(in Internal Media)
(2ch)

Photo Capture
from Movie

Dual Record

Audio Format

Microphone/
Speaker

Internal Media

Mic Level Control

Movie Recording
Rate(Average Bit
Rate/VBR)

HD,
STD:Approx.5020K
pixels(16:9),
Approx.3760K
pixels(4:3)

HD:HDTV
1080/60p,
60i,STD:NTSC color,
EIA standards

HD

2.1 megapixels
16:9 (1920x1080);
307K pixels
4:3 (640x480);
230K pixels 16:9
(640x360)

20.4 megapixels
16:9 (6016x3384);

10.0 megapixels
16:9 (4224x2376);

2.1 megapixels
16:9 (1920x1080)

Dolby® Digital 2ch
Stereo, Dolby®
Digital Stereo
Creator

Built-in Zoom
Microphone;
Monoral Speaker

Flash Memory
16GB

Yes (2steps)

HD
PS:Approx.28Mbps
/
FX:Approx.24Mbps
/
FH:Approx.17Mbps
/
HQ:Approx.9Mbps
/
LP:Approx.5Mbps,
STD HQ:9Mbps

Recording and
Playback Times (in
Internal Media)(7)

Still Image File
Format

20.4 megapixels
16:9(6016x3384)
: Approx.1,550
pictures,

15.3:megapixels
4:3(4512x3384)
: Approx.2,100
pictures, 10.0
megapixels
16:9(4224x2376)
: Approx.2,850
pictures, 5.0
megapixels
4:3(2592x1944)
: Approx.5,200
pictures, 2.1
megapixels
16:9(1920x1080)
: Approx.15,500
pictures, 307K
pixels 4:3(640x480)
: Approx.40,000
pictures,
230K pixels
16:9(640x360) :
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

DCF Ver.2.0
compatible,
Exif Ver.2.3
compatible,
MPF Baseline
compatible

Still Image
Size(Photo Mode)

Wind Position

Optics/Lens

Lens Type

Lens Stabilization

Aperture

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Focal Length
(35mm
equivalent)

Minimum Focus
Distance

Extended Zoom

L:20.4 megapixels
16:9 (6016x3384),

15.3 megapixels
4:3 (4512x3384),
M:10.0 megapixels
16:9 (4224x2376),

5.0 megapixels
4:3 (2592x1944),
S:2.1 megapixels
16:9 (1920x1080),

0.3 megapixels 4:3
(640x480)

Yes(O/On)

G™ Lens

Optical
SteadyShot™
image stabilization
w/ Active mode
(Wide to Tele)

F1.8-F3.4

10x

120x

Movie Mode;
f=29.8-

298.0mm(16:9),
f=36.3-

363.0mm(4:3),
f=1 3/16-11
3/4inch(16:9),f=1
7/16-14
3/8inch(4:3)

Photo Mode;

29.8mm - 298mm
(16:9), 36.3mm

- 363mm (4:3),
1 3/16inch - 11
3/4inch (16:9),
1 7/16inch - 14
3/8inch (4:3)

HD / STD /
Still:Approx.1cm
(Wide) ,
Approx.80cm
(Tele) ,
Approx.38cm (Tele
Macro)

HD / STD /

17x