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Reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 (silver)

  • 8.8

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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  • 7.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Chris Jager | April 17, 2009

    Review Summary: The Sony DCR-SX40 camcorder offers a solid performance for the asking price. Its primary strength lies in its user-friendly interface, followed by its sleek good looks and 60x optical zoom lens.

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  • 7.5

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Chris Jager | April 17, 2009

    Review Summary: The Sony DCR-SX40 camcorder offers a solid performance for the asking price. Its primary strength lies in its user-friendly interface, followed by its sleek good looks and 60x optical zoom lens.

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: DCR-SX40

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Enclosure Color Silver
  • Digital Zoom 2000 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/8"
  • Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
  • Min Illumination 6 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-2
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic

Main Features

  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.68 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Face Detection Yes
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 4 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 4 GB )
  • Media Type Flash card
  • Recording Speed HQ, LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0
  • Focal Length 1.8 mm - 108 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-6.0
  • Optical Zoom 60 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 1.8 mm
  • Max focal length 108 mm
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Features Built-in lens shield
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features Face detection, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
  • Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Features Zoom

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video output
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sony NP-FH30
  • Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-FH30 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 123,000 pixels

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.1 in
  • Depth 4.4 in
  • Height 2.3 in
  • Weight 8.8 oz

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Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 (silver)

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Handycam DCR-SX40 4GB Flash Memory HD Camcorder from 3 online stores: Lowest Price: $259.99

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