* 14.1 effective megapixels resolution-Captures very high quality images, allowing detail-packed enlargements

* 5x optical zoom G Lens-High quality lens by Sony with 24mm wide angle for group shots/landscapes, and bright f/2.4 aperture for low-light shooting

* BIONZ processor-Powerful image processing ensures clear, detailed, low-noise images and quick, responsive shooting

* 6.7cm/2.7" LCD-Clear Photo LCD screen (230k dot) offers excellent detail, high contrast and wide viewing angle

* 720p HD movie-Captures crisp, detail-packed HD video clips plus stereo sound at 30 frames per second: can be viewed on HD TV

* Sweep Panorama-Just press the shutter and sweep the camera: automatically combines a burst of images to create extra-wide panoramic pictures

* Self-portrait mode-Detects correct composition when holding the camera at arm's length, firing shutter automatically for properly-framed self portraits

* Double anti-blur-Optical SteadyShot and high sensitivity ISO 3200, with Clear RAW Noise Reduction for high quality handheld images with less blur, even in low light

* Intelligent Auto -Automatically adjusts exposure and other settings for optimum results in a wide range of shooting situations

* Face Detection-Automatically adjusts focus, exposure and white balance for clearer portraits: priority selectable between children and adults

* Smile Shutter-Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: with adjustable smile threshold and priority selectable for children/adults

* D-Range Optimizer-Adjusts exposure and contrast for natural results in high-contrast scenes and backlit portraits

* HD output-View video and still images on HD TV (requires optional cable). PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA™

* HD Slideshow with music-Fun image display with effects and music on LCD or connected HD TV

* Easy Shooting mode-Fuss-free operation for beginners with simplified controls and easy-to-read on-screen instructions

* PMB Portable-Built-in transfer software allows quick, easy uploads to image sharing sites when camera is connected to any web-enabled PC

* In-camera retouching-Fun in-camera image retouching functions including trim, red-eye correction and unsharp mask