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Sony HDR-CX240 vs Sony HDR-CX405

    2.13 in
    2.34 in
    Sony HDR-CX240 Camcorder
    Sony HDR-CX240
      21.26 in
      23.43 in
      Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder
      Sony HDR-CX405
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      1
      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
      67
      3.8 out of 5
      67 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		38 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      154
      3.6 out of 5
      154 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		24 %
      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
      		12 %
      1 stars
      		3 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Sensor typeExmor R CMOSCMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Total megapixels9.2 Mpx9.2 Mpx

      Image

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Maximum image resolution4032 x 2272 px4032 x 2272 px
      White balance modes
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • Auto
      Supported image file formatsJPGEXIF
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Optical zoom27.0 x30.0 x
      Digital zoom320.0 x350.0 x
      Focal length equiv29.8 - 1609.226.8 - 804
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.1 - 571.9 - 57
      Focus adjustmentManualAuto/Manual

      Screen and viewfinder

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display aspect ratio16:916:9
      Display diagonal2.7 in2.7 in

      Photography features

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Light exposure modes
      • Program
      • Auto
      		Auto
      Scene modes
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Landscape
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Spotlight
      • Sunrise
      • Sunset
      • Fireworks
      • Landscape
      • Portrait
      • Spotlight
      • Beach
      • Snow
      Built-in flashnono
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MPEG4

      Audio features

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speaker(s)yesyes
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0

      Design

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Height2.34 in23.43 in
      Width2.13 in21.26 in
      Depth5.04 in5.04 in
      Weight6.7 oz7.58 oz

      Storage

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Compatible memory cards
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • Memory Stick Micro Mark2
      • microSDXC
      • MicroSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Connectivity

      Sony HDR-CX240Sony HDR-CX240
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      HDMIyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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