Sony CX405 Handycam with Exmor R CMOS sensor

Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode.
Advanced image stabilization keeps footage blur-free, even when the recording circumstances or the user’s hands are shaky.

Up to 26.8mm wide-angle lens.
Whether you’re shooting movies or still images, the class-leading wide-angle lens can help you capture more of landscapes shots and indoor scenes, when you don’t have enough room to step back. Even without a wide conversion lens, selected camcorders shoot as wide as 26.8mm¹ (16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode.

Exceptional image quality.
The high-bitrate XAVC S format is for videographers ready to take their work to the next level. Delivering incredible quality, XAVC S is built from the XAVC format used by professional filmmakers and broadcasters, while employing intelligent data compression to export consumer-friendly file sizes.

Highlight Movie Maker.
A versatile tool to streamline movie editing, Highlight Movie Maker offers several time-saving features. Add highlight markers to key moments while recording, and let the software automatically sync your transitions to your chosen soundtrack.

BIONZ X™ image processor.
The advanced BIONZ X™ image processing engine helps achieve more naturally vivid and lifelike image quality as well as faster processing capabilities.

ZEISS lens.
Sharing a commitment to outstanding performance and design, Sony and Carl Zeiss co-develop lenses that combine the best possible optics with premium-quality electronics and sensor technology for Sony’s Handycam® models.

Dual Video Recording.
Record two movies at the same time — one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format and another in MP4 format. That way you’ve got a small file ready for instant sharing, plus a professional-grade file for further editing.

Features.

Sensor.

• Sensor Type; 1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
• Effective Pixels (Video): approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)
• Effective Pixels (Still Image): approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)/approx.1.71 Megapixels(4:3)

Processor.

• Image Processor: BIONZ X image processor

Lens.

• Lens Type: ZEISS Vario-Tessar
• Lens Cover: Manual
• Aperture: F1.8-F4.0
• Focal Distance: f=1.9-57.0mm
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Video): f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9)
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image): f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm(4:3)
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx.1cm(Wide) , approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2(Tele)

Zoom.

• Optical Zoom: 30x
• Clear Image Zoom: 60x
• Digital Zoom: 350x

LCD.

• Screen Type: 6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) 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 Stabilisation.

• Image Stabilisation Type: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent 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: F1.8 – F10
• Manual Iris Control: F1.8 – 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
• Manual Iris Control　(Photo mode): 1/25 – 1/10000
• Manual Shutter: 1/6 – 1/10000

White Balance.

• White Balance Modes: Auto/One-push/Outdoor/Indoor

Storage Media.

• Media Type: XAVC S HD: Micro SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: 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, XAVC S format MPEG4-AVC/H264
• Video Resolution: AVCHD: 1920×1080/50p(PS), 50i(FX, FH), 1440×1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280×720 25p, XAVC S HD: 1920×1080/50p, 25p
• Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR): AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/LP:approx.5Mbps, MP4: approx.3Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps
• 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 (4032×2272), 6.9 Megapixels 4:3 (3024×2272), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640×480)
• Still Image Size (Movie Mode): L:9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032×2272), S:2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080)
• Still Image Size (Photo Capture): 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080)
• Still Image Size (Dual Record): 9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032×2272), 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080)

Audio.

• Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
• Audio Recording Format: Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit)
• Mic Level Control: Yes(2steps)
• Speaker: Monaural 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/Walk/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: Yes, Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible
• 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:2.1W
• Power Requirements: 3.6V (battery pack), 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
• Charge on the 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))/(Playback(not supplied AC Adaptor limiting 500mA))

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)