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Sony Handycam DCR-SX21E Camcorder vs Sony Handycam HDR-CX405 Camcorder

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0.56 MP Resolution

CCD, 1/8 inch

2.29 MP Resolution

CMOS, 1/5.8 inch

Lithium ion Battery

Rechargeable(proprietary)

Rechargeable(proprietary)

6.86 cm (2.7 inch)

LCD, 230000 dots

6.86 cm (2.7 inch)

LCD, 230400 dots

57 x

1.8-102.6 mm

30 x

26.8-804 mm, 1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD), 1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC

Bionz Processor

f/1.8-f/4 Aperture, Memory Stick Micro M2, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

Detailed Specs

Brand

Sony
Sony

Camera Type

Camcorder
Camcorder

Series

Handycam
Handycam

Price

Rs. 9,990
Rs. 16,499

Price Status

Confirmed
Confirmed

Market Status

Discontinued
Out of Stock

Sensor Type

CCD
CMOS

Size (W x H)

1/8 inch
1/5.8 inch

Effective Resolution

0.56 MP Resolution
2.29 MP Resolution

Processor Model

-
Bionz Processor

Lens Type

Zoom
Zoom

Optical Zoom

57 x
30 x

Focal Length

1.8-102.6 mm
26.8-804 mm

Lens Cover

No
No

Aperture Range

-
f/1.8-f/4 Aperture

Slow Motion Effect

No
Yes

Resolution Available

-
1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD), 1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

Frames Per Second (FPS)

-
1080p Frame rate : 60, 720p Frame rate : 30

Built in Flash

No
No

Hot Shoe/Flash Mount

No
No

WiFi

No
No

HDMI

No
Yes

Bluetooth

No
No

NFC

No
No

Pictbridge

No
No

USB

Yes
Yes, Type 2.0, 480 MB

Other Connectivity Features

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2)
-

Viewfinder

No
No

Display Type

LCD
LCD

Display Size

6.86 cm (2.7 inch)
6.86 cm (2.7 inch)

Display Resolution (No.of dots)

230000 dots
230400 dots

Moveable Display

Yes
Yes

Touchscreen

No
-

Brightness Adjustment

No
Yes, Menu levels

No. of supported language

-
4

Memory Card Type

Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory Stick Micro M2, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

Storage File system

-
DCF,EXIF

Shutter Speed

1/3500-3 sec
1/10000-8 sec

3D

No
No

Auto Focus

Yes
Yes, Contrast detection

Touch Focus

No
No

Manual Focus

Yes
Yes

Image Stabilization

Yes, Type : Software
Yes, Type : Optical

HDR Shooting Mode

No
Yes

Drive Mode

No
No

Burst Mode

No
No

Microphone

Yes
Yes

White Balance Type

Auto, Indoor, Outdoor
Auto, Indoor, Outdoor

Iris Control

No
Yes

In Camera Editing

-
Pictures, Red-eye correction when previewing, Creative, Label/Title, Calendar, Intelligent Auto:Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light,Date / Time Stamp(Rec Date and Time, Camera Info)

Self Timer

-
10 seconds

Scene Modes

-
Beach/Snow, Fireworks, Landscape, Night scene, Portrait, Sunset

Supported Media/Softwares

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

Image File Formats

JPEG
JPEG

Image Minimum Resolution

-
0.3 MP

Exposure Lock

No
No

Exposure Modes

-
Automatic Mode, Full manual

Dimensions (WxHxD)

54 x 55.5 x 124.5 mm
54 x 59.5 x 128 mm

Weight

195 Gram
190 Gram

Rugged

No
No

Available Color Options

Black
Black

Battery Model

NP-FV30
NP-BX1

Battery

Rechargeable(proprietary)
Rechargeable(proprietary)

Battery Type

Lithium ion Battery
-

Box Contents

AC Adaptor, Power Cord, NP-FV30 Rechargeable Battery, AV Cable, USB Cable, 4 GB Card, Handycam Application Software
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1),AC Adapter,USB Connection Support Cable,HDMI (micro) Cable,Operating Guide

Warranty

-
2 Years
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