The portable, rugged and durable Sony 16GB HDR-GW77V Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black) puts full 1920 x 1080p high def recording and 16GB of internal memory right in the palm of your hand. It's waterproof down to about 16' (5 m) and impact resistant from a fall of up to 4.9' (1.5 m). The camcorder provides numerous features and functions, not to mention the stunning detail of progressive high definition. Your memories will look beautiful on your HDTV or HD monitor.

Helping the GW77V take those gorgeous HD videos is the camera's "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, otherwise known as the heart of the camera. Back-illuminated, this sensor has superb low light capabilities for capturing readable images even in dimly lit situations. In addition to the sensor, features like the Sony G lens, a 3" touch screen LCD display, Optical Image Stabilization with Active Mode and 10x optical zoom with 17x extended zoom also play key roles in preserving all the activities and moments you choose to capture with the GW77V.

Besides these core tools, the camcorder also comes equipped with a number of user-friendly shooting controls. These controls help take the guesswork out of filming, allowing you to focus on the moment and not futzing with the camera's settings. Such functions include Smile Shutter, Face Detection continuous auto focus. Of course when you're done shooting is when the real work begins and Sony provides editing software with the GW77V for making the most of your videos. When you're done styling your masterpiece, the software will also help you to upload your videos to the Internet for sharing on sites like Facebook and YouTube.