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Canon HF R800 vs Sony HDR-CX405

    2.09 in
    2.28 in
    Canon HF R800 Camcorder
    Canon HF R800
      21.26 in
      23.43 in
      Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder
      Sony HDR-CX405
      Available colors
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      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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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      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 R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 px4032 x 2272 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Daylight
      • Tungsten
      • Custom modes
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • Auto
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      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 R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in2.7 in

      Photography features

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Light exposure modes
      • Auto
      • Manual
      		Auto
      Built-in flashnono
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      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 R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Audio systemStereoDolby Digital 2.0

      Design

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • White
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Height2.28 in23.43 in
      Width2.09 in21.26 in
      Depth4.57 in5.04 in
      Weight8.29 oz7.58 oz

      Storage

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MicroSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Canon HF R800Canon HF R800
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      HDMInoyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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