Sony Hdr Cx405

2.29 Mpx, 50p, 30 x
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Sony HDR-CX405 Full HD Camcorder - black

  • 30x optical zoom, 60x clear image zoom
  • Wide-angle lens with 26.8 mm
  • Optical Steady Shot

Shipping is via DHL. The item is new and in its original packaging. VAT will be shown on the invoice.

Features:

  • 6.7 cm (2.7 inch) Clear Photo widescreen LCD (16:9) with 230,400 pixels
  • Inputs and outputs: Composite video output, HDMI connection
  • Intelligent Active Mode for shake-free recordings
  • 1920 x 1080 (50p) HD video recording in XAVC-S format (up to 50 Mbps)
  • 26.8 mm wide-angle Zeiss lens
  • Low-noise, detailed videos thanks to EXMOR R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor
  • Optical image stabilization and creative picture effects
  • Integrated zoom microphone
  • Max video resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
  • Max photo resolution: 4,032 x 2,272 pixels
  • Video resolutions: 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080
  • Photo resolutions: 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080, 3024 x 2272, 4032 x 2272
  • Display size: 6.7 cm (2.6 inches)
  • Display resolution: 230,400 pixels
  • ISO values: automatic
  • Storage: Recording medium memory card
  • Memory card: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, MS Micro (M2)
  • Connections: 1x USB, 1x HDMI, 1x video cinch-out
  • Image formats: JPG
  • White balance: Automatic, Outdoor, Indoor, One-Push
  • Face detection and smile detection

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Key specifications

Data storage type
Memory card
Max. picture resolution
1920 x 1080 Pixels
Image sensor type
Backlit CMOS
Memory card type
Memory Stick Micro M2microSDmicroSDHCmicroSDXC
Documents
Item number
3511521

General information

Manufacturer
Sony
Category
Camcorders
Manufacturer no.
HDRCX405B.CEN
Release date
25.1.2015
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Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Video camera properties

Image sensor type
Backlit CMOS
Image sensor resolution
2.29 Mpx
Image sensor format
1/5.8"
Display resolution
Full HD
Max. picture resolution
1920 x 1080 Pixels
Images per sec. at max. Resolution
50p
Photo resolution
9.20 Mpx
Video camera functions
Rechargeable batterySD card slot
White balance
AutomaticManual
Audio channel
Stereo
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Audio formats
AACPCM

Camera lens properties

Optical zoom
30 x
Digital zoom
350 x
Max. aperture
f/1.8
Aperture
f/1.8 - 10
Min. focal length (exact)
26.80 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
804 mm
Focal length
1.9 - 57 mm
Lens brand
Carl Zeiss
Filter thread
0 mm
Lens equipment
Wide angle lens

Data storage properties

Data storage type
Memory card
Memory card type
Memory Stick Micro M2microSDmicroSDHCmicroSDXC
Internal memory
0 GB
Video file formats
AVCHDmp4MPEG-4XAVC S
Image file formats
JPEG

Display properties

Display size (inches)
2.70"
Aspect ratio
16:9
Screen technology
LCD
screen resolution
0.23 Mpx
Display functions
Fold-out

Connections

Exact USB ports
USB-A 2.0 (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Microphone connection (1x)

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
HDMI cablePower supplyRechargeable batteryUSB cable

Product dimensions

Length
128 mm
Width
59 mm
Height
59.50 mm
Weight
215 g

Package dimensions

Length
16.30 cm
Width
10.70 cm
Height
14 cm
Weight
722 g

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Camcorders» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 2.Panasonic
    1,2 %
  • 3.Blackmagic
    1,3 %
  • 4.Canon
    2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    6 days
  • 2.Blackmagic
    7 days
  • 3.Panasonic
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Camcorders» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Zoom
    1,9 %
  • 2.AGFAPHOTO
    3,9 %
  • 3.Sony
    4 %
  • 4.Panasonic
    4,1 %
  • 5.Canon
    4,2 %
Source: Galaxus

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Good77/100
Rank 7 out of 18Stiftung Warentest18 Camcorder: Neue Camcorder 2015ReleaseJanuary 2016

The Sony HDR-CX405 is a simply equipped camcorder, and the Full HD model is not particularly versatile when tested. The battery life is just as critical, with the mediocre battery only providing a barely satisfactory operating time. When it comes to the quality of the videos, there is basically nothing to complain about, especially since the sound is also at a good level...