Everio G series - GZ-MG20

Specifications

Digital Media Camera
SYSTEM	GZ-MG20
Format	SD-VIDEO Entertainment Video Profile: Video: MPEG-2-PS / Audio: Dolby Digital, Still: JPEG (PictBridge, DPOF compatible)
Storage Media	1.8" Hard Disk Drive (Embedded), SD Memory Card
Internal Hard Disk Drive Capacity	20GB
CAMERA	GZ-MG20
CCD	1/6″
No. of CCD/CMOS Pixels	680,000
Effective Pixels for Capture
Moving images	340,000-pixel
Still images	340,000-pixel
Effective Pixels for Record
Moving images	(720x480) 4:2:0
Still images	Up to 640x480
Lens
Zoom Ratio Optical	25x
Zoom Ratio Digital (max.)	800x
Focal Length (mm)	2.2 - 55.0
F Stop	F1.8 - F3.2
Filter Diameter (mm)	27.0
Shutter Speeds	Video: 1/2 - 1/4000, Still: 1/2 - 1/500
Exposure Settings	Video: -6 - +6, Still: -2EV - +2EV
ISO Settings	100, 200
Full Range AF/Manual Focus	Yes
Full-Auto/Manual White Balance	Yes
RECORDER	GZ-MG20
MPEG-2 Video Recording	Yes
JPEG Still Shooting	Yes
3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR)	Yes
Video Recording Modes	ULTRA FINE (8.5Mbps)/FINE (5.5Mbps)/NORM (4.2Mbps)/ECO (1.5Mbps) [1]
Still Image Sizes	640x480
Video Recording Time (max.)	4hr 50min (ULTRA FINE) / 25hr (ECO)
No. of Still Images (max.)	9999
INTERFACES	GZ-MG20
SD Memory Card Slot	Yes
USB 2.0/1.1	Yes
USB Mass Storage Class	Yes
DC In	Yes
AV Out	Yes
S-Video Connector Out	Yes
LCD/SCREEN	GZ-MG20
Color LCD Monitor	2.5″ 112,000-pixel
FUNCTIONS	GZ-MG20
User-Friendly Graphical User Interface	Yes
Thumbnail Picture	Yes
Play List Editing	Yes
Power-Linked Operation	Yes
Playback Special Effects	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes (2sec/10sec)
PictBridge/DPOF	Yes
Auto Illumi. Light	Yes
Data Battery	Yes
INFO Button	Yes
Multi-Language On-Screen	Yes
Program AE
Modes	Sepia / Black and White / Twilight / Classic Film / Strobe / Snow / Spotlight
Recording Special Effects	Yes
GENERAL	GZ-MG20
Approx. Weight	0.71lbs (320g) [5] / 0.84lbs (380g) [6]
Dimensions (WxHxL)	2.64" x 2.76" x 4.29" (67 x 70 x 109mm)
Power Consumption	Approx. 4.5W
Power Source	(Battery) 7.2V / (AC adapter) 11V
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES	GZ-MG20
AC Adapter	Yes
Battery Pack	Yes
USB Cable	Yes
Software
Digital Photo Navigator (Win)	Yes
PowerProducer (Win)	Yes
PowerDirector Express (Win)	Yes
PowerDVD (Win)	Yes
Capty MPEG Edit EX (Mac)	Yes
AV Cable	Yes
Remote Control	Yes

How to use footnotes
Look in the specifications table for a number enclosed in brackets. Then search the footnotes for the same number enclosed in brackets. The footnote with the same number in brackets provides additional information regarding the details in the specification table. The footnote does not apply to any line in the table that does not contain a bracketed number.

Footnotes:

[1] Free app available for Android phones/tablets, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
[2] Only valid with Wi-Fi direct (direct monitoring).
[3] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
[4] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For 60P mode, Class 6 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
[5] In Standard Definition mode.
[6] When image stabilization set to OFF
[7] 12x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
[8] 35mm equivalent focal length is achieved when image stabilization is set to OFF and Dynamic Zoom is set to ON.
[9] Footage recorded in the UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use a recommended HDD/BD Burner or the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage.
[10] Footage recorded in the AVCHD Progressive and UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use a recommended HDD/BD Burner or the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
[11] When using a 64GB SDXC card (not provided)
[12] without battery / including battery
[13] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[14] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For 50P mode, Class 6 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[15] When image stabilisation set to OFF
[16] 12x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
[17] 35mm equivalent focal length is achieved when image stabilisation is set to OFF and Dynamic Zoom is set to ON.
[18] When using a 64GB SDXC card (not provided) and internal flash memory
[19] 48x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON in HD Mode
[20] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, Class 6 or higher is recommended. For THR mode, Class 6 or higher is required. (Class 10 is recommended). SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
[21] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Compatible with UHS SD cards, but UHS Speed Class is not supported. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer
[22] 18x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
[23] Footage recorded in the THR, TSR, and UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
[24] Night & Portrait mode for still shooting only.
[25] Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions.
[26] To record video, SD/SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[27] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, Class 6 or higher is recommended. For THR mode, Class 6 or higher is required. (Class 10 is recommended). SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[28] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Compatible with UHS SD cards, but UHS Speed Class is not supported. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer
[29] 18x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
[30] To record video, SD/SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
[31] Footage recorded in the UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
[32] When using two 64GB SDXC cards (not provided)
[33] 13x when Enhanced Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
[34] 13x when Enhanced Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
[35] To record video, SD/SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[36] When using two 32GB SDHC cards (not provided)
[37] without battery / with included battery
[38] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided)
[39] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal flash memory
[40] 15x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
[41] 15x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
[42] The value of 35mm film equivalent is for Still mode.
[43] To record video, SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on both SD and SDHC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[44] All modes are for still shooting only.
[45] To record video, an SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on both SD and SDHC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 16GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[46] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal 32GB memory
[47] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal 16GB memory

Archived

GZ-MG20

Literature

Register Your Product

Specifications