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Sony Handycam HDR-CX405 Camcorder vs Sony Handycam FDR-AX40 Camcorder

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2.29 MP Resolution

CMOS, 1/5.8 inch

8.29 MP Resolution

CMOS, 5.744 x 4.038 mm, 1/2.5 inch

Rechargeable(proprietary)

Rechargeable(proprietary)

2.7 Inch

LCD, 230400 dots

3 Inch

LCD, 460800 dots

30 x

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

20 x

26.8-536 mm, 3840x2160 Pixels (2160p), 1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD), 1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

Bionz Processor

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

Bionz X Processor

f/2.0-f/3.8 Aperture, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC

Detailed Specs

Brand

Sony
Sony

Camera Type

Camcorder
Camcorder

Series

Handycam
Handycam

Price

Rs. 16,499
Rs. 90,990

Price Status

Confirmed
Confirmed

Market Status

Out of Stock
Out of Stock

Sensor Type

CMOS
CMOS

Size (W x H)

1/5.8 inch
5.744 x 4.038 mm, 1/2.5 inch

Processor Model

Bionz Processor
Bionz X Processor

Effective Resolution

2.29 MP Resolution
8.29 MP Resolution

Lens Type

Zoom
Zoom

Optical Zoom

30 x
20 x

Focal Length

26.8-804 mm
26.8-536 mm

Lens Cover

No
Yes, Multi Camera Control

Aperture Range

f/1.8-f/4 Aperture
f/2.0-f/3.8 Aperture

Resolution Available

1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD), 1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)
3840x2160 Pixels (2160p), 1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD), 1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

Frames Per Second (FPS)

1080p Frame rate : 60, 720p Frame rate : 30
1080p Frame rate : 24, 25, 30, 60, 720p Frame rate : 25, 30

Slow Motion Effect

Yes
Yes

Built in Flash

No
No

Hot Shoe/Flash Mount

No
No

Flash Features

-
Flash exposure compensation

WiFi

No
Yes,Type 802.11 b/g/n

HDMI

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth

No
No

NFC

No
Yes

Pictbridge

No
No

USB

Yes, Type 2.0, 480 MB
Yes

Other Connectivity Features

-
Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2),Memory Stick XC-HG Duo

Viewfinder

No
No

Display Type

LCD
LCD

Display Size

2.7 Inch
3 Inch

Display Resolution (No.of dots)

230400 dots
460800 dots

Moveable Display

Yes
Yes

No. of supported language

4
-

Brightness Adjustment

Yes, Menu levels
Yes, levels

Touchscreen

-
Yes

Memory Card Type

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

Storage File system

DCF,EXIF
DCF,EXIF

Shutter Speed

1/10000-8 sec
1/10000-8 sec

3D

No
No

Auto Focus

Yes, Contrast detection
Yes, Contrast detection

Touch Focus

No
Yes

Manual Focus

Yes
Yes

Image Stabilization

Yes, Type : Optical
Yes, Type : Optical

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)
Pictures, Red-eye correction when previewing, Videos, Movie Mode Create, Movie Mode Edit, Playback modes:Highlight Movie Maker with background music (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible

HDR Shooting Mode

Yes
No

Drive Mode

No
No

Burst Mode

No
No

Microphone

Yes
Yes

Self Timer

10 seconds
10 seconds

White Balance Type

Auto, Indoor, Outdoor
Auto, Indoor

Scene Modes

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

Iris Control

Yes
Yes

Supported Media/Softwares

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

Image File Formats

JPEG
-

Image Minimum Resolution

0.3 MP
0.3 MP

Exposure Modes

Automatic Mode, Full manual
Automatic Mode, Full manual, Program Mode

Exposure Lock

No
Yes

Dimensions (WxHxD)

54 x 59.5 x 128 mm
73 x 80.5 x 166.5 mm

Weight

190 Gram
610 Gram

Rugged

No
No

Available Color Options

Black
Black

Battery Model

NP-BX1
NP-FV70

Battery

Rechargeable(proprietary)
Rechargeable(proprietary)

Box Contents

Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1),AC Adapter,USB Connection Support Cable,HDMI (micro) Cable,Operating Guide
Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV70),AC Adaptor,Power Cord,Operating Guide, HDMI(micro) Cable,Micro USB Cable

Warranty

2 Years
1 Year
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