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Sony HDR-CX405
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Vivitar X022 Pink
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
| Camcorder |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony HDR-CX405 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Vivitar X022 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony HDR-CX405 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Vivitar X022 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The HDR-CX405 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The X022 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HDR-CX405 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the X022 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HDR-CX405. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the X022. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Vivitar, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HDR-CX405 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the X022 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Vivitar camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony HDR-CX405 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Vivitar X022 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 2.5 x 1.85 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | ||
| Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Vivitar has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. | ||
| Cute & Pretty Looks |
When you want to stand out from the crowd, the X022 uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average camera. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Technical Specifications
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-4.0 | - | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC, LPCM | - | |
| Audio System | Dolby Digital | - | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | - | |
| Battery Type | NP-BX1 | AAA | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes | - | |
| Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick, Micro SDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC | |
| Camcorder Tape Type | N | - | |
| Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder | - | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 1/25 - 1/10000 s | - | |
| Camera Type | Camcorder | Compact camera | |
| Certification | - | CE, FCC | |
| Charging Source | AC, USB | - | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | - | |
| Composite Video Out | 1 | - | |
| Depth | 128 mm | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 350 x | 4 x | |
| Disc Types Supported | N | - | |
| Display | LCD | LCD | |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - | |
| Display Diagonal | 2.7 " | 1.8 " | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 230400 pixels | - | |
| Effective Megapixels (image) | 2.29 MP | - | |
| Effective Megapixels (movie) | 2.29 MP | - | |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/10000 s | - | |
| Flash Modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction | |
| Flip-out Screen | Yes | - | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 26.8 - 804 mm | - | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 1.9 - 57 mm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | - | |
| Full HD | Yes | - | |
| Hand Strap | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | Full HD | Not supported | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| HDMI Connector Type | D | - | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | - | |
| Height | 59.5 mm | - | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG XR | |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | - | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/5.8 | - | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 2.5 x 1.85 mm | - | |
| ISO Sensitivity | - | 100, 200, 400, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | - | 400 | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Auto | - | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | - | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 804 mm | - | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4032 x 2272 pixels | 3648 x 2736 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
| Megapixel | - | 10.1 MP | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 26.8 mm | - | |
| Minimum Illumination | 3 lx | - | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | - | 3 | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | - | |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/5.8 " | - | |
| Optical Zoom | 30 x | 2X x | |
| PCM Digital Audio | 16-bit/48 kHz | - | |
| Power Source Type | - | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black | Pink | |
| Scene Modes | Auto, Night Scene, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow | Beach, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sports | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 10 s | 2, 5, 10 s | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Movie, Scene | - | |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8 - 1/10000 | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/30 s | - | |
| Speakers | 1 | - | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | - | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 640 x 4801920 x 10803024 x 22724032 x 2272 | - | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | - | |
| Total Megapixels | 9.2 MP | - | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | - | |
| USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB Charging | Yes | - | |
| USB Connector Type | A | - | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | - | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4 | AVI | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
| Weight | 215 g | 272.15 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Indoor, Onepush, Outdoor | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten | |
| Width | 54 mm | - |
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