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-CX625 camera would suit you adequately.
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Sony HDR-CX625 will satisfy 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-CX625 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Sony provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.
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.
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-CX625 is a great companion to have.
For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (2.5 x 1.85 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.
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.
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-CX625 is a really good choice.
Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony HDR-CX625 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.
As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 2.5 x 1.85 mm(mm) sensor size, the Sony HDR-CX625, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.
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.
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.
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.
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.
Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.
When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the HDR-CX625 is a safe bet.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder |
Camera Type | Camcorder |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-4.0 |
Camera File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Minimum Illumination | 3 lx |
Scene Modes | Auto, Night Scene, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 10 s |
Shooting Modes | Auto, Manual |
Smartphone Remote Support | Yes |
Twilight | Yes |
White Balance | Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Onepush |
Flash | |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Focusing Distance | 1 |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Smile Detection | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Flexible Spot(Touch Panel), Manual(Menu) |
Light Metering | Multi-segment, Spot |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1/6 - 1/10000 s |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/10000 s |
Shutter Speed (photo) | 1/25 - 1/10000 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/6 s |
Video | |
Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL |
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution | 50 Mbit/s |
Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick Micro, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC |
Capture Modes | FH |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | Full HD |
Live stream capable | 1 |
Maximum Frame Rate | 60 fps |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Slow-Mo Capable | 1 |
Speakers | 1 |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
Supported Video Modes | 720p, 1080p |
Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | LC-AAC, MP4 |
Audio System | Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes |
Headphone Output Type | 3.5 |
Headphone Outputs | 1 |
Microphone In | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Wind Filter | Yes |
Lens System | |
Digital Zoom | 350 x |
Filter Size | 46 mm |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 26.8 - 804 mm |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | 26.8 - 984 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 1.9 - 57 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 |
Storage | |
Camcorder Tape Type | N |
Compatible Memory Cards | MS Micro (M2), MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Disc Types Supported | N |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Display Diagonal | 3 |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 460800 pixels |
Flip-out Screen | Yes |
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 Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 2.29 MP |
Technical Details | |
Back Light Compensation (BLC) | Yes |
Image Processor | BIONZ X |
Image Stabilizer Type | Optical |
Remotely Operated | Yes |
Other Features | |
Effective Megapixels (image) | 2.29 MP |
Interval Recording | 1 |
Stabilizer | Yes |
SteadyShot | 1 |
Ports & Interfaces | |
DC-in Jack | Yes |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
USB Connector | Micro-USB |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Capacity | 980 mAh |
Battery Technology | Lithium |
Battery Type | NP-FV50 |
Networking | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
Packaging Content | |
Cables Included | HDMI, Micro-USB |
Hand Strap | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 130.5 mm |
Height | 66 mm |
Weight | 305 g |
Width | 57.5 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, 3024 x 2272, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 |