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Panasonic HC-V180 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-V180
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Panasonic HC-V770 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-V770
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Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder
Sony HDR-CX405
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Sony HDR-CX625 Camcorder
Sony HDR-CX625
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Panasonic HC-V180 (Video Camera): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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The Panasonic HC-V770 suffers in video quality, but contains an extraordinary wealth of functionality. In testing, we found it easy to operate, with microphone quality and Wi-Fi features that provided useful functionality.Read more
The Panasonic HC-V770 offers a wealth of features and great image quality – but only in Full HD.Read more
Find out how great the value you can get from Panasonic HC-V770 by knowing its features and capabilities. Check out the Panasonic HC-V770's price too.Read more
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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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User rating
101
3.6 out of 5
101 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
2 %
51
3.9 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
1 %
154
3.6 out of 5
154 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
3 %
65
3.6 out of 5
65 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
7 %

Sensor

Sensor typeMOS BSIMOS BSICMOSExmor R CMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.2 Mpx6.03 Mpx2.29 Mpx2.29 Mpx
Total megapixels2.51 Mpx12.76 Mpx9.2 Mpx2.29 Mpx

Image

Maximum image resolution4224 x 2376 px6528 x 3672 px4032 x 2272 px4032 x 2272 px
White balance modes
  • Indoor
  • Sunny
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Indoor white balanceyesyes
N/A
yes
Supported image file formatsJPEG XRJPGEXIF
N/A
Image stabilizeryesyesyesyes
Image stabilizer typeHybridHybrid
N/A
Optical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
N/A
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Outdoor white balance
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Onepush white balance
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Optics and focus

Optical zoom50.0 x20.0 x30.0 x30.0 x
Digital zoom500.0 x1500.0 x350.0 x350.0 x
Minimum aperture1.81.81.81.8
Maximum aperture4.23.6
N/A
4
Focal length equiv28 - 174029.5 - 75226.8 - 80426.8 - 804
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.06 - 1034.08 - 81.61.9 - 5726.8 - 804
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size
N/A
1.93 in
N/A
1.81 in
Auto focus (AF) lock
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyesyes
DisplayLCDLCDLCDLCD
Display diagonal2.7 in3.0 in2.7 in3.0 in
Touchscreenyesyes
N/A
yes
Viewfinder typeNot available
N/A
N/A
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Display aspect ratio
N/A
N/A
16:916:9

Photography features

Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s
Light exposure modes
  • Program
  • Auto
N/A
Auto
  • Program
  • Auto
Built-in flashnonono
N/A
3D support
N/A
nono
N/A
Shooting modes
N/A
N/A
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Scene
  • Auto
  • Manual
Self-timer delay
N/A
N/A
10.0 s10.0 s
Scene modes
N/A
N/A
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Spotlight
  • Beach
  • Snow
N/A
Flash modes
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • Fill-in mode
  • auto mode
  • flash OFF mode
Face detection
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

Resolution
  • 960 x 540
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 960 x 540
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
N/A
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HDFull HDFull HDFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • iFrame
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • XAVC S
Maximum frame rate
N/A
50.0 fps
N/A
60.0 fps
Analog signal format system
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • Highlights
  • Slide show

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyesyes
Microphone typeStereo
N/A
N/A
Surround
Built-in speaker(s)yesyesyesyes
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1Dolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1
Supported audio file formats
N/A
  • AAC
  • MP4
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4
Wind filter
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Height2.32 in2.87 in23.43 in2.6 in
Width2.09 in2.56 in21.26 in5.14 in
Depth4.57 in5.47 in5.04 in2.26 in
Weight7.44 oz12.45 oz7.58 oz12.7 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MicroSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.2
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.2
N/A
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • MPF

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyesyes
USB portyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Microphone portnoyes
N/A
N/A
Wi-Finoyes
N/A
yes
Bluetoothnono
N/A
N/A
Wi-Fi standards
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
N/A
N/A
DC-in jack
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Headphone port
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.5 mm
Smartphone remote support
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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