The Camcorder is purpose-built for long video recording sessions to capture your memories and special occasions.
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony HDR-CX455 camera would suit you adequately.
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony HDR-CX455 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.
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-CX455 is a great companion to have.
For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (2.5 x 1.85 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Sony's in-built intervalometer
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.
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-CX455 is an easy recommendation for this.
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.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look.
When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the HDR-CX455 is a safe bet.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-4.0 |
Camera File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3 |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Minimum Illumination | 3 lx |
Scene Modes | Beach, Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Night, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s |
White Balance | Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Push |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Smile Detection | Yes |
Light Exposure | |
Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Manual |
Light Metering | Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1/10000 - 1/6 s |
Video | |
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution | 50 Mbit/s |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | Full HD |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
Supported Video Modes | 720p, 1080p |
Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4, XAVC-I |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC LC, LPCM |
Audio Output Channels | 5.1 channels |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Wind Filter | Yes |
Lens System | |
Digital Zoom | 350 x |
Filter Size | 37 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 26.8 - 804 mm |
Maximum Aperture Number | 4 |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 804 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 26.8 mm |
Optical Zoom | 30 x |
Wide Angle Lens System | Yes |
Storage | |
Camcorder Tape Type | N |
Compatible Memory Cards | MS Micro (M2), MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Disc Types Supported | N |
Display | |
Display | LCD |
Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Display Diagonal | 3 |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 460800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
Sensor | |
Effective Megapixels (movie) | 2.29 MP |
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 Format | Cropped |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 2.29 MP |
Technical Details | |
Image Processor | BIONZ X |
Lens Cover Included | Yes |
Self-timer | Yes |
Other Features | |
Effective Megapixels (image) | 2.29 MP |
Interval Recording | 1 |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB Connectivity | Yes |
Battery | |
Battery Type | NP-FV50 |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 |
Networking | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
Packaging Content | |
Warranty Card | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 128.5 mm |
Height | 59.5 mm |
Weight | 250 g |
Width | 57 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4032 x 2272 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 4032x2272, 3024x2272, 1920x1080, 640x480 |
Memory | |
Memory Slots | 1 |