Sony HDR-CX240E
MPN: HDRCX240EB.CEH | EAN: 4905524969429 | Model: HDR-CX240E
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Choosist's Ratings
Kind of Camera
The Camcorder is purpose-built for long video recording sessions to capture your memories and special occasions.
Photography Skillset
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony HDR-CX240E camera would suit you adequately.
Video skill level
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony HDR-CX240E video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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-CX240E is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.
Video Scenarios
The Sony HDR-CX240E, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.
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-CX240E is a great companion to have.
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.
Photo Scenarios
There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the HDR-CX240E is a really good choice.
While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.
Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Sony HDR-CX240E for aquatic photos is a treat.
Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Sony is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the HDR-CX240E is a breeze.
Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 2.5 x 1.85 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Sony HDR-CX240E has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.
Style
Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the HDR-CX240E fits the bill.
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Design | |
| Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder |
| Camera Type | Camcorder |
| Product Colour | Black |
| Camera | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.9-4 |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
| Minimum Illumination | 6 lx |
| White Balance | Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Onepush |
| Flash | |
| Shoe Mounting Point | Yes |
| Focusing | |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Smile Detection | Yes |
| Light Exposure | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Shutter | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 1/6 - 1/10000 s |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/10000 s |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/6 s |
| Video | |
| Camcorder Media Type | Memory stick, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Full HD | Yes |
| HD Type | Full HD |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Supported Video Modes | 1080i, 1080p, 720p |
| Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4 |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Audio | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC-LC, MPEG-4 |
| Audio System | Dolby |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Lens System | |
| Digital Zoom | 320 x |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 29.8- 1609 mm |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 2.1 - 57 mm |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 1609 mm |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 1.9 |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 29.8 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 27 x |
| Wide Angle Lens System | Yes |
| Storage | |
| Camcorder Tape Type | N |
| Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MS Micro (M2), SDHC, SDXC |
| Disc Types Supported | N |
| Display | |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Built-in Display | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Display Diagonal | 2.7 " |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
| Flip-out Screen | Yes |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 230000 pixels |
| Sensor | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/5.8 |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 2.5 x 1.85 mm |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/5.8 " |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Total Megapixels | 9.2 MP |
| Technical Details | |
| Back Light Compensation (BLC) | Yes |
| Image Processor | BIONZ |
| Other Features | |
| Integrated USB Cable | Yes |
| Stabilizer | Yes |
| Ports & Interfaces | |
| Composite Video Out | 1 |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 |
| USB Connector Type | A |
| USB Version | 2.0 |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | NP-FV50 |
| Packaging Content | |
| AC Adapter Included | Yes |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Bundled Software | PlayMemories Home |
| Cables Included | HDMI, USB |
| Hand Strap | Yes |
| Weight & Dimensions | |
| Depth | 128 mm |
| Height | 59.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
| Width | 54 mm |
| White Balance | |
| Indoor White Balance | Yes |
| Onepush White Balance | Yes |
| Outdoor White Balance | Yes |
| Picture Quality | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4032 x 2272 pixels |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4032 x 2272 |
