Sony Handycam HDR-GWP88 is not just durable with shock-proof, freeze-proof, dust-proof and waterproof features, it also comes with a projector for you to playback your adventure videos wherever you are. The new Sony Handycam HDR-GWP88 will be available in Asia Pacific from June 2013.
The new Sony Handycam HDR-GWP88 is the upgrade to Sony Handycam HDR-GW77 (check out our extensive review here), which now comes with a projector, a new self-record button for easily capturing self-portrait videos and enhanced weather durability now waterproof up to 10 meters.
Like its predecessor, Sony Handycam HDR-GWP88 uses professional grade wide angle 29.8mm high quality Sony G Lens and EXMOR R CMOS image sensor capture detail in vivid colour even in low light, while 17x extended zoom and Optical SteadyShot with Active mode enable amazingly clear and shake-free telephoto shooting. The Sony Handycam HDR-GWP88 will be that perfect camcorder be it if you are hiking up the mountains or snorkeling in the sea.
Specifications
| Key Features | HDR-GWP88 |
| Imaging Sensor | 1/3.91 type (4.6mm) back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor |
| Video Format | AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 MPEG2-PS: MPEG-2 (Video) MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Video Resolution | HD: 1920×1080/60p (PS), 60i (FX,FH), 1440×1080/60i (HQ,LP) STD: 720×480/60i MP4: 1280×720 30p |
| Image Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilisation with Active mode (Wide to Tele) |
| Still Image Size (Movie Mode, Maximum) | 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016×3384),15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512×3384) |
| Still Image Size (Photo Mode, Maximum) | 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016×3384),15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512×3384) |
| Lens | Sony G™ Lensf = 29.8 – 298.0mm (16:9, 35mm equivalent) / F1.8 – F3.4 |
| Zoom | 10x (Optical)17x (Extended)120x (Digital) |
| LCD | 7.5cm (3.0 type) Clear Photo LCD display (460K) Wide (16:9) |
| Projector | Throw Distance: Approx. 0.5m (1.6feet) or over Battery Life: Approx. 70min (Supplied Battery) |
| Internal Memory | Flash Memory 16GB |
| Memory Card | Memory Stick Micro™ and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 40mm (W) × 108.5mm (H) × 70mm (D) (including supplied battery) |
| Weight | Approx. 210g (excluding battery) |
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