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Sony HDR-CX405 Black
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| 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. |
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 Sony HDR-CX405 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 Sony HDR-CX405 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 HDR-CX405 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 HDR-CX405 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 HDR-CX405. | |
| 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 Sony, 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 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^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
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. |
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. | |
| 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 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. | |
| 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 Sony HDR-CX405 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 25.4 x 5.8 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
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 25.4 x 5.8 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 Sony 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. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity |
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Technical Specifications
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-4.0 | 1.8-4.0 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC-LC, LPCM | AAC-LC, LPCM | |
| Audio System | Dolby Digital 2.0 | Dolby Digital 2.0 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes | Yes | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camcorder Tape Type | N | N | |
| Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder | Handheld camcorder | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 1/25 - 1/10000 s | 1/25 - 1/10000 s | |
| Charging Source | AC, USB | AC, USB | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | |
| Composite Video Out | 1 | 1 | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| Depth | 128 mm | 128 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 350 x | 350 x | |
| Disc Types Supported | N | N | |
| Display | LCD | LCD | |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | |
| Display Diagonal | 2.7 | 2.7 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 230400 pixels | 230400 pixels | |
| Effective Megapixels (image) | 2.29 MP | 2.29 MP | |
| Effective Megapixels (movie) | 2.29 MP | 2.29 MP | |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 26.8 - 804 mm | 26.8 - 804 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 1.9 - 57 mm | 1.9 - 57 mm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | |
| HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 595 mm | 595 mm | |
| Image Formats Supported | EXIF, JPEG | EXIF, JPEG | |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/5.8 | 1/5.8 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 25.4 x 5.8 mm | 25.4 x 5.8 mm | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Auto | Auto | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 804 mm | 804 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4032 x 2272 pixels | 4032 x 2272 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 | 1.8 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm | |
| Minimum Illumination | 3 lx | 3 lx | |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/5.8 " | 1/5.8 " | |
| Optical Zoom | 30 x | 30 x | |
| PCM Digital Audio | 16-bit/48 kHz | 16-bit/48 kHz | |
| Product Colour | Black | Black | |
| Scene Modes | Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow | Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 10 s | 10 s | |
| Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Movie, Scene | Auto, Movie, Scene | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 640 x 4801920 x 10803024 x 22724032 x 2272 | 640 x 4801920 x 10803024 x 22724032 x 2272 | |
| Total Megapixels | 9.2 MP | 9.2 MP | |
| USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB Charging | Yes | Yes | |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4 | AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Indoor, Outdoor | Auto, Indoor, Outdoor | |
| Width | 540 mm | 540 mm |
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