HDR-CX240E HANDYCAM WITH EXMOR™ R CMOS SENSOR

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HDR-CX240E

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Sensor

Sensor Type
1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
Approx.2100K pixels(16:9)
Effective Pixels (Still Image)
Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)/Approx.1710K pixels(4:3)

Processor

Image Processor
BIONZ X image processor

Lens

Lens Type
ZEISS Vario-Tessar
Lens Cover
Manual
Aperture
F1.9-F4.0
Focal Distance
f=2.1-57.0mm
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video)
f=29.8-1609.2mm(16:9)
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Still Image)
f=29.8-804.0mm(16:9), f=36.4-984.0mm(4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance
Approx.1cm(Wide) , Approx.80cm(Tele), Approx.13/32inch(Wide), Approx.31 1/2(Tele)

Zoom

Optical Zoom
27x
Clear Image Zoom
54x
Digital Zoom
320x

LCD

Screen Type
6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide(16:9)
Brightness Control
Yes(Menu)
Marker/Grid Display
Grid Line
Angle Adjustment
Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.

Image Stabilization

Image Stabilization Type
Electrical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)

Focus

Focus Type
Contrast AF
Focus Mode
Auto/Manual(Menu)
Focus Area
Full range Focus

Exposure

Mode
Auto, Manual(Menu)
Metering Modes
Multi-segment
LOW LUX Mode
Yes
Auto Iris Control
F1.9 - F10
Backlight Compensation
Yes(Auto)
Gain Control
Auto
Minimum Illumination
Standard:6 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), Low Lux:3 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed)

Shutter Speed

Auto Control Range
1/6 - 1/10000
Standard
1/25 - 1/10000

White Balance

White Balance Modes
Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor

Storage Media

Media Type
Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)

Recording

Recording Format (Video)
AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Video Resolution
HD:1920x1080/50p(PS), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25p
Video Recording Rate (ABR/VBR)
HD PS:Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/LP:Approx.5Mbps, MP4: Approx.3Mbps
Recording Format (Still Image)
JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)
Still Image Size (Photo Mode)
L:9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 6.9 megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
Still Image Size (Movie Mode)
L:9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Photo Capture)
2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Dual Record)
9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

Audio

Microphone
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Audio Recording Format
Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Mic Level Control
Yes(2steps)
Speaker
Monoral Speaker

Advanced Feature

Scene Selection
Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
Other Features
Face Detection, Fader Effect(s)(White/Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light), Smile Shutter(Off/Dual Capture/Always On)

Playback

Fast Playback
About 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 times
Slow Playback
Forwad:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speed
Highlight Movie Maker
Highlight Playback(HD Movie Only), Highlight Scenario(Save/Playback/Erase), Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 4 music files)
Motion Shot Video
Yes
Slide Show (Still Image)
Slide Show

Terminal / Shoe

HDMI Terminal
Yes (HDMI micro)
Remote Terminal
integrated into Multi Terminal
STD Output
Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))
Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

Power

Battery Type
NP-BX1
Power Consumption (LCD)
HD:1.8W
Power Requirements
3.6V (battery pack), 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
Charge on camcorder (charging time with supplied battery)
Yes(Approx. 2h 35min)
USB Charging
DC 5V 800mA
USB Power Supply
Yes(Recording/Playback(supplied AC Adaptor AC-UUD11))

Size & Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)
Approx. 54.0mm(W)×59.5mm(H)×128.0mm(D), Approx. 2 1/4 inch(W) ×2 3/8 inch(H) ×5 1/8 inch(D)
Weight (main unit only)
Approx.190g, Approx.6.7oz
Weight (including supplied battery)
Approx.215g(NP-BX1), Approx.7.6oz(NP-BX1)

What's In The Box

  • Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BX1) (1), AC Adaptor (1), USB Connection Support Cable (1), HDMI(micro) Cable (1), "Operating Guide"(1)
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