Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 (silver)

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8 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

Reviews

  • 7.7

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 184 reviews of Sony DCR-SX40 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 61/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 175625 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 77/100 = Good.

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  • 10.0

    brighthub.com

    June 22, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: If you're looking for an affordable, user-friendly camcorder and aren't too concerned with high quality video, the Sony DCR-SX41 Handycam is worth considering. Although quite simple to look at, its simplicity has a lot to offer. Learn more about the...

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  • 6.0

    macworld.co.uk

    April 21, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Entry-level flash memory camcorder, the Sony DCR-SX40, records standard-definition video to Memory Sticks.

    The Verdict: The Sony DCR-SX40 is an entry-level flash memory camcorder that records standard-definition video to Memory Sticks.

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  • 7.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    April 17, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The Sony DCR-SX40 is an entry-level flash memory camcorder that records standard-definition video to Memory Sticks.

    The Verdict: 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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  • No Rating

    techworld.com

    April 17, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The Sony DCR-SX40 is an entry-level flash memory camcorder that records standard-definition video to Memory Sticks.

    The Verdict: 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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  • 3.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    April 17, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The Sony DCR-SX40 is an entry-level flash memory camcorder that records standard-definition video to Memory Sticks. It also has 4GB of extra embedded ...

    The Verdict: 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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  • 4.4

    consumer.org.nz

    November 30, -0001 | 12:00 AM PST

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  • No Rating

    toptenreviews.com

    November 30, -0001 | 12:00 AM PST

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Price Range: $249.99 - $249.99

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Part number: DCR-SX40

General

  • Product Type
    Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom
    2000 x
  • Effective Photo Resolution
    0.68 megapixels
  • Camcorder Media Type
    Flash card
  • 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
    White fader, Black fader
  • Min Shutter Speed
    1/4 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec
  • Shooting Programs
    Candle, Snow, Beach, Sports mode, Twilight mode, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks, Sunrise, Portrait mode, Landscape
  • White Balance
    Automatic, Presets, Custom
  • White Balance Presets
    Outdoor, Indoor
  • Exposure Modes
    Program, Automatic
  • Image Recording Format
    JPEG
  • AV Interfaces
    S-Video, Composite video/audio

Lens System

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

Additional Features

  • Additional Features
    Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility
  • Software
    Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
  • Included Accessories
    USB cable, Power adapter, Audio / video cable

Display

  • Type
    2.7 in LCD display

Connections

  • Connector Type
    1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video output
  • Memory Card Slot
    Memory Stick PRO Duo card

Microphone

  • Microphone Features
    Zoom

Memory / Storage

  • Media type
    Flash card
  • Internal Storage
    4 GB Flash
  • Included Memory Card
    4 GB
  • Video Recording Modes
    HQ, LP, SP

Battery

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

Audio Input

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

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Features
    Rotating

Physical Characteristics

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

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