Key Features of Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder Camera

USB Support

Exmor R CMOS Sensor

2.7 inch LCD

f/1.8 - f/4 Aperture

Full HD Recording

Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder

If you are looking for dynamic, detailed recording, the Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder is your best bet. Featuring an Exmor R CMOS sensor and a Bionz X image processor, this camcorder captures the best moments of your life.

Design

This camcorder features a Zeiss Vario- Tessar lens that delivers a resolution, contrast and colour quality like no other. Capture clear pictures during your night party, thanks to the back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor that has double the sensitivity of conventional CMOS sensors.

Performance

This camcorder features the XAVC S recording format that includes even the tiniest of details. Capture action-packed scenes with Sony's Optical SteadyShot in Intelligent Active Mode and Full HD images with a bit rate recording of up to 50 Mbps. This camcorder features Optical Image Stabilisation technology so you can capture shake-free images.

Movie Maker

Image Stabilisation

Find your highlight points and edit them to get the best of scenes with background music to make a movie, thanks to Highlight Movie Maker. Share your fun videos with your friends via a smartphone. Optical SteadyShot helps capture scenes with smoothness and stability.

Bionz X Image Processor

Bionz X Processor

Exmor R CMOS Sensor

The Bionz X image processor has a processing speed thrice that of earlier models. This processor reproduces textures and details in real life while suppressing visual noise. Now you can capture pictures with rich tonal gradations and a natural, 3D appearance, thanks to the Exmor R CMOS sensor.

Dual Video Recording

Full HD Recording

Record AVCHD movies in Full HD with Dual Video Recording in MP4 format and share it with your friends or upload it to websites. Trace every action and feature with Motion Shot Video that captures a moving subject in a sequence of images.

Specifications of Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder Camera (Black)

INTERFACE

Other Connectivity Features Built-in USB Cable: Yes (USB Charge Available), HD Output: HDMI Out (Micro), Photo TV HD: Yes, USB Ports: Type A (Built-in) / USB2.0 Hi-speed (Mass Storage / MTP), Bravia Sync: Yes, SD Output: Composite Video Out, Mic Level Control: Yes (2 Steps)

Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone

USB Cable Type A USB (Built-in) / 2.0 Hi-speed USB

Microphone Terminal Yes

SHUTTER SPEED

Maximum Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec

Smile Shutter Yes

Minimum Shutter Speed 1/30 sec sec

Shutter Speed in other Modes

1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p with 9.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor, Self Recording: Yes, Video Playback Options: Highlight Movie Maker Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 6 Music Files, Music Transfer Compatible), Video Signal: HDTV, NTSC Color, EIA Standards, Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate / VBR): (HD PS: 28 Mb...View More

GENERAL

Brand Sony

Type Camcorder

Model ID HDR-CX405

Color Black

Processor BIONZ X Image Processor

SENSOR

Other Sensor Features Sensor Type: Exmor R CMOS

Sensor Type CMOS

Sensor Format 1/5.8 inch

OTHER FEATURES

Red Eye Reduction Yes

Aperture Range F1.8 - F4

Iris Control Auto, Manual

White Balancing White Balance Mode: Auto, Onepush, Outdoor, Indoor

Self Timer Yes

Image Stablizer Optical Image Stabilization

Speaker Monaural

Scene Modes Auto, Night Scene, Sunrise and Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow

HDMI Micro HDMI

Metering Modes Multi-segment

Supported Languages English, Brazilian Portugese, Canadian French, Spanish

Drive Modes Single Shot, Self-timer

Additional Features

Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP (SP3) / Vista (SP2) / 7 64-bit Editions and Starter (Edition) are not Supported, Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or Later is Required to Use the Function for Creating Discs, Starter (Edition) are Not Supported, Standard Installation is Required...View More

LENS

Lens Type Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar

Color Filter RGB Primary Color Filters

Auto Focus Yes

other Lens Features

54x Clear Image Zoom to Get Even Closer to the Action, Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual, Clear Image Zoom: 60x, Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): (Movie Mode: f = 26.8 - 804.0 mm (1 1/16 - 31 3/4 inch) (16:9), Photo Mode: f = 26.8 - 804.0 mm (1 1/16 - 31 3/4 inch) (16:9), f = 32.8 - 984.0 mm (1 5/16 -...View More

Manual Focus Yes

Focal Length 26.8 - 804 mm

Other Focus Features Focus Area: Full Range Focus, AF Modes: Auto / Manual (Menu), Minimum Focus Distance: 1 cm (Wide), 80 cm (Tele) (13/32 inch - 31 1/2 inch), Focal Distance: f = 1.9 - 57.0 mm (3/32 - 2 1/4 inch)

PIXELS

Total Pixel/Gross Pixel 2.51

Optical Sensor Resolution (in MegaPixel) 9.2 MP

Other Resolution Effective Picture Resolution: 2290K Pixels (16:9) / 1710K Pixels (4:3), Video Resolution (HD: 1920 x 1080 / 60p (PS), 60i (FX, FH), 1440 x 1080 / 60i (HQ, LP), MP4: 1280 x 720 30p, XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 / 60p, 30p)

IMAGE

Still Image Mode JPEG

Still Image Size 4:3 L: 3024 x 2272 (6.9 M), S: 640 x 480 (0.3 M)

Minimum Illimination 6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)

Other Features

1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p with 9.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor, Self Recording: Yes, Video Playback Options: Highlight Movie Maker Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 6 Music Files, Music Transfer Compatible), Video Signal: HDTV, NTSC Color, EIA Standards, Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate / VBR): (HD PS: 28Mbp...View More

Image Stabilizer Optical Image Stabilization

Image Format DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible, MPF Baseline Compatible

Audio Formats Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz / 16 Bit)

Still Image Size 16:9 L: 4032 x 2272 (9.2 M), S: 1920 x 1080 (2.1 M)

Video Format Video Mode: (HD: MPEG4-AVC / H.264 AVCHD 2.0 Format, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S Format MPEG4-AVC / H264)

Image Size at Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3

ZOOM

Focus Auto / Manual

Digital Zoom 350x

Focusing Sysetm Contrast AF

BATTERY

Power Supply Battery Type: NP-BX1

Power Requirement 3.6 V (Battery Pack), 5.0 V (AC Adapter)

DIMENSION

Weight without Battery 190

Weight 215 g

WARRANTY

Warranty Summary 2 Years

MEDIA AND SOFTWARE

Upgradeable Memory Yes

Memory Card Type microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro

Operating System Windows XP (SP3) / Vista (SP2) / 7 64-bit

Other Storage Features Media Type: (XAVC S HD: microSDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher))

LCD

LCD Display Clear Photo LCD

Video Display Resolution 1920 x 1080

LCD Screen Size 2.7 inch

Other Display Features

Date / Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera Info), Erase: Yes, Protect: Yes, Fader Effect: White / Black, View and Index: Event, Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show, Picture Effects: Yes, Coverage: 100 %, Angle Adjustment (Opening Angle: 90°, Turning Angle: 270°), Grid Display: Gr...View More

Image Display Resolution 230,400 dots

Exposure Settings Auto, Manual (Menu)

Supported Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3

Other Exposure Features Auto Iris Control: F1.8 - F10, Minimum Illumination: Standard: 6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed), Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed), Gain Control: Auto, Low Lux Mode: Yes, Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto), Noise Reduction: Yes, Manual Iris Control: F1.8 - F10