| Product MPN | | MPN | DCR-HC42E |
| | Key Features | | Camcorder Type | Digital | | Recording Format | Mini DV | | Sensor Quantity | 1 | | Memory Still Resolution | 1 Megapixels | | Optical Zoom | 12x | | Weight | 0.41 kg |
| | CCD | | Sensor Quantity | 1 | | Sensor Size | 1/5.5" | | Number of Pixels | 1070K pixels |
| | LCD / Viewfinder | | Display Type | With LCD Screen | | LCD Panel Size | 2.7 in. | | Color Viewfinder | With Color Viewfinder |
| | Lens | | Optical Zoom | 12x | | Digital Zoom | 480x | | Lens Focal Length | 3 - 350 mm | | Filter Diameter | 25 mm |
| | Video Modes | | Recording Speed | LP, SP | | Image Stabilizer | With Image Stabilizer | | Low Lux | 7 Lux | | Night Shot | With Night Shot |
| | Audio | | Audio Format | Stereo |
| | Memory Photography | | Memory Card Type | Memory Stick Duo | | Digital Still Shot Mode | With Still Shot Capability | | Memory Still Resolution | 1 Megapixels | | Max Still Image Size | 1152 x 864 | | MPEG Movie Mode Resolution | 320 x 240 (QVGA) | | MPEG Movie Mode | With MPEG Movie Mode |
| | Interfaces | | Output Interfaces | Audio (RCA), Composite (Video), S-Video, USB | | Input Interfaces | Audio (RCA), Composite (Video), S-Video, USB | | Microphone Type | Internal |
| | Power Supply | | Battery Type | Proprietary Lithium | | Battery Life | 8 Hours |
| | Dimensions | | Height | 9.2 cm | | Width | 5.7 cm | | Weight | 0.41 kg | | Depth | 11.4 cm |
| | Miscellaneous | | Family Line | Sony Handycam | | Included Accessories | A/V Cable, AC Power Adapter, Battery Charger, Driver, Lithium Propriety Battery, Remote Control, Shoulder Strap, Software, USB Cable | | Release Date | February, 2005 | | UPC | 027242669758 |
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