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Canon HF R80 vs Sony HDR-CX405

2.09 in
2.28 in
Canon HF R80 Camcorder
Canon HF R80
21.26 in
23.43 in
Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder
Sony HDR-CX405
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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3 editorial reviews
I've spent a lot of time in the past few years collecting video production equipment. The most important piece of that puzzle is, of course, your videoRead more
If you are a content creator or just want to document important activities instead of taking up your phone’s memory, the Canon Vixia HF R80 is just the rigRead more
If you’re on the market for a high quality digital video camcorder, you’re in luck. Canon has recently revamped its budget conscious R series camcorders. The latest model we took a look at was the Vixia HF R800. For the money, we found that it was one of the best video cameras on the market. But if you’re looking to save a few bucks, you still might want to consider the Vixia HF R80 and R82. These camcorders have many of the same features of the R800, but come at a much more affordable price. We’ll go in depth toRead more
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1 editorial reviews
The Sony HDRCX405 Handycam is a budget-priced camcorder that comes packed with a nice ZEISS lens. We found it easy to use in testing, though it’s missing some key features.Read more
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User rating
43
4.5 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
153
3.6 out of 5
153 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.07 Mpx2.29 Mpx
Total megapixels3.28 Mpx9.2 Mpx

Image

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 px4032 x 2272 px
White balance modes
  • Manual
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
Image stabilizeryesyes

Optics and focus

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Optical zoom32.0 x30.0 x
Digital zoom1140.0 x350.0 x
Focal length equiv38.5 - 123226.8 - 804
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.8 - 89.61.9 - 57
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual

Screen and viewfinder

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Built-in displayyesyes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal3.0 in2.7 in

Photography features

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Light exposure modesManualAuto
Built-in flashnono
3D supportnono

Videography features

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Video formats supportedMPEG4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG4

Audio features

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0

Design

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Height2.28 in23.43 in
Width2.09 in21.26 in
Depth4.57 in5.04 in
Weight8.47 oz7.58 oz

Storage

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MicroSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

Power

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion

Connectivity

Canon HF R80Canon HF R80
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
HDMIyesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony HDR-CX405