The Sony HDR-CX405E HD is compatible with European broadcast standards and features an Exmor R CMOS sensor and a wide-angle Carl Zeiss zoom lens with 30x optical zoom. The CX-405E captures Full HD 1920×1080 video at 50 fps and 9.2MP still images to optional media cards. The Exmor R CMOS sensor is designed for increased sensitivity in low light situations, and the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode delivers smooth video.
The camera records using XAVC S codec and features dual recording, which lets you simultaneously capture both high-quality AVCHD and web-optimized MP4 files. The Intelligent Auto mode analyzes your shot and automatically selects the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes, with 60 different possible combinations. Create high definition 1920 x 1080 50 fps videos and take high quality 9.2MP still images. Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor is designed for compact cameras and camcorders.
The lens has a 35mm equivalent of 26.8mm at the wide end of the focal range. Shoot distant subjects with a 30x optical zoom. Compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. Selects from ten different settings including Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod, Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, and Low Light to choose the best settings for your shot. The built-in high-speed USB 2.0 cable provides an easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer, without the need for a separate cable. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it.
Sony HDR CX405E Specs
Camera
Sensor |
1-Chip 1/5.8″ CMOS |
Backside Illumination |
Yes |
Sensor Resolution |
2.51 MP |
Effective Pixels |
2.29 MP (16:9 Video / Image Stabilizer Off) 2.29 MP (16:9 Photo) 1.71 MP (4:3 Photo) |
Optics
Focal Length |
1.9 to 57mm |
35mm-Equivalent Focal Length |
26.8 to 804mm at 16:9 Video & Photo 32.8 to 984mm at 4:3 Photo |
Maximum Aperture |
f/1.8 – f/4 |
Zoom |
Optical: 30x Digital: 350x |
Recording
System |
PAL |
Recording Media |
microSD/HC/XC |
Video Format |
1920 x 1080 at 50 fps (XAVC S) 1920 x 1080 at 50 fps (AVCHD) 1280 x 720p (MP4) |
Aspect Ratio |
16:9 4:3 |
Still Image Support |
JPEG 9.2 MP (4032 x 2272) JPEG 2.1 MP (1920 x 1080) JPEG 2.1 MP JPEG .3 MP (640 x 480) |
Audio Format |
Dolby Digital 2ch |
Display
Display Type |
LCD |
Screen Size |
2.7″ |
Screen Resolution |
230,400 Dots |
Resolution |
960 x 240 |
Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
Rotation |
Opening Angle: 90° |
Features
Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Scene Modes |
Preset: Yes |
Lux |
6 (1/25) 3 (Low Lux Mode) |
White Balance Modes |
Auto Indoor 1 Onepush Outdoors |
Built-In Mic |
Yes |
Built-In Speaker |
Yes |
Tripod Mount |
1/4″ – 20 |
Input/Output Connectors
Outputs |
1 x Multi-Terminal Requires A/V cable not included 1 x Micro-HDMI (Type D) 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
General
Supported Languages |
Brazilian Portuguese English French |
Battery |
Rechargeable Battery Pack, 3.6 VDC |
Charging Method |
AC Adapter USB |
Power Adapter |
5 VDC |
Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
2.1 x 2.3 x 5.0″ / 54.0 x 59.5 x 128.0 mm |
Weight |
6.70 oz / 190 g |