The CV11, measuring 11.85 (w) x 8.55 (h) x 5.57 (d) cm and weighing only 605 grams (with battery), features a horizontally oriented stylish design and simple operation, making the taking of videos more enjoyable and hassle-free. The compact size and durable construction of the new camcorder permits it to be carried easily in waist pouches and hand bags, or hung around the neck with the neck strap.

The CV11 is equipped with an 11x optical zoom lens with 44x digital zoom, and offers users two recording modes: a movie mode, for shooting full motion video, and a photo mode, for taking digital still images. The back of the camcorder features a 2.5″ LCD screen with 180,000 pixels. The screen can be adjusted up to 180o, facilitating a wide range of shot angles, even allowing users to tape themselves.

Other features include a built-in lens cover and standby switch to protect the lens and conserve battery power during recording breaks, a 1/4″ 470,000-pixel CCD (charge-coupled device) sensor with electronic image stabilization, and seven programmed AE (auto-exposure) modes.