Sony HDR-CX455 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-CX455 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Ricoh Theta M15 camera would suit you adequately. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony HDR-CX455 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Ricoh Theta M15 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-CX455 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 Theta M15 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-CX455 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 Theta M15 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-CX455. |
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 Theta M15. | |
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 Ricoh, 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-CX455 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 Theta M15 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 Ricoh 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-CX455 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 Ricoh Theta M15 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. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | ||
Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Sony's in-built intervalometer | ||
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 Ricoh 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. | ||
WiFi Connectivity |
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. |
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. | |
Fun & Funky Looks |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | ||
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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Camera Body with Lens |
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Aperture Priority AE | Yes | - | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-4.0 | - | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC LC, LPCM | LPCM | |
Audio Output Channels | 5.1 channels | - | |
Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Battery Technology | - | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
Battery Type | NP-FV50 | - | |
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution | 50 Mbit/s | - | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | NAND | |
Camcorder Tape Type | N | N | |
Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder | Handheld camcorder | |
Camera File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3 | - | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1/10000 - 1/6 s | 1/15 - 1/8000 s | |
Camera Type | - | Camcorder | |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m | 0.1 m | |
Compatible Memory Cards | MS Micro (M2), MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | - | |
Depth | 128.5 mm | 22.8 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 350 x | - | |
Disc Types Supported | N | N | |
Display | LCD | - | |
Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - | |
Display Diagonal | 3 " | - | |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 460800 pixels | - | |
Effective Megapixels (image) | 2.29 MP | - | |
Effective Megapixels (movie) | 2.29 MP | - | |
Face Detection | Yes | - | |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/8000 s | |
Filter Size | 37 mm | - | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 26.8 - 804 mm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | - | |
Full HD | Yes | Yes | |
HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | - | |
Height | 59.5 mm | 129 mm | |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG | |
Image Processor | BIONZ X | - | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/5.8 | - | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 2.5 x 1.85 mm | - | |
Indoor White Balance | - | Yes | |
Internal Storage Capacity | - | 4 GB | |
Interval Recording | 1 | - | |
ISO Sensitivity | - | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | - | 1600 | |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | - | 100 | |
Lens Cover Included | Yes | - | |
Light Exposure Correction | - | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Manual | Auto | |
Light Metering | Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | - | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focus | Yes | - | |
Maximum Aperture Number | 4 | - | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 804 mm | - | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4032 x 2272 pixels | - | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Memory Slots | 1 | - | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 26.8 mm | - | |
Minimum Illumination | 3 lx | - | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes | - | |
Normal Focusing Range | - | 0.1 - ∞ m | |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | - | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | - | 0 - 90 % | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | - | 0 - 40 °F | |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/5.8 " | - | |
Optical Zoom | 30 x | - | |
Outdoor White Balance | - | Yes | |
Product Colour | Black | Blue | |
Scene Modes | Beach, Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Night, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset | - | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | - | |
Self-timer | Yes | - | |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s | - | |
Sensor Format | Cropped | - | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
Shutter Priority AE | - | Yes | |
Shutter Speed (photo) | - | 1/8000 - 1/7.5 s | |
Shutter Speed (video) | - | 1/8000 - 1/15 s | |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/15 s | |
Smile Detection | Yes | - | |
Stabilizer | Yes | - | |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 4032x2272, 3024x2272, 1920x1080, 640x480 | - | |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | - | |
Supported Video Modes | 720p, 1080p | - | |
Total Megapixels | 2.29 MP | - | |
Touchscreen | Yes | - | |
Tripod Mounting Supported | - | Yes | |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Connectors | - | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
USB Connectivity | Yes | - | |
USB Connector | - | Micro-USB | |
USB Version | - | 2.0 | |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | - | |
Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4, XAVC-I | AVC/H.264, MPEG-4 | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Recording Time | - | 0.67 min | |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 × 1080 pixels | |
Warranty Card | Yes | Yes | |
Weight | 250 g | 95 g | |
White Balance | Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Push | Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent Lamp 1, Incandescent Lamp 2, Daylight Color Fluorescent Lamp, Natural White Fluorescent Lamp, White Fluorescent Lamp, Light Bulb Color Fluorescent Lamp | |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n | - | |
Wide Angle Lens System | Yes | - | |
Width | 57 mm | 42 mm | |
Wind Filter | Yes | - |
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