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Sony HDR-CX740

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Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 1/2.88 in
  • 6.14 Mpx
  • 3.4
  • 3 in
  • yes
  • 1920, 1080 px

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Sony HDR-CX740 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels6.14 Mpx
Total megapixels6.65 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom120.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture3.4
Focal length equiv26 - 260
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.8 - 38
Filter size2.05 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Light exposure modesAuto
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sunrise
  • Sunset
  • Twilight
Built-in flashyes
3D supportno
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio systemDolby Digital 5.1
Wind filteryes
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Height2.89 in
Width2.66 in
Depth5.41 in
Weight19.58 oz
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
Maximum image resolution6544 x 3680 px
White balance modesAuto
Indoor white balanceyes
Outdoor white balanceyes
Onepush white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG XR
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilizer typeDigital
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal3.0 in
Touchscreenyes
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 720 x 576
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 GB
Compatible memory cards
  • MS PRO Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots2
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB connector typeMini-USB A
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes

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