Sony HDR-CX455 Black

MPN: HDRCX450B.CEN  |  EAN: 4548736021150  |  Model: HDR-CX455

Price Information

£299.99

as at 25 Sep 19 | 12:40 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Sony HDR-CX455 Black - HDRCX450B.CEN Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Camcorder
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Time-lapse Videos
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Low-light Videos
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Very Good
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Professional Looks
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

The Camcorder is purpose-built for long video recording sessions to capture your memories and special occasions.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony HDR-CX455 camera would suit you adequately.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony HDR-CX455 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony HDR-CX455 is a great companion to have.

For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (2.5 x 1.85 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Sony's in-built intervalometer

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Photo Scenarios

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HDR-CX455 is an easy recommendation for this.

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.

Style

This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look.

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the HDR-CX455 is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Sony HDR-CX455 Black - HDRCX450B.CEN Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camcorder Type Handheld camcorder
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 1.8-4.0
Camera File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Minimum Illumination 3 lx
Scene Modes Beach, Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Night, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
White Balance Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Push
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Closest Focusing Distance 0.01 m
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Smile Detection Yes
Light Exposure
Light Exposure Modes Auto, Manual
Light Metering Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 1/10000 - 1/6 s
Video
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution 50 Mbit/s
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported Aspect Ratios 4:3, 16:9
Supported Video Modes 720p, 1080p
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4, XAVC-I
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC LC, LPCM
Audio Output Channels 5.1 channels
Built-in Microphone Yes
Wind Filter Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 350 x
Filter Size 37 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 26.8 - 804 mm
Maximum Aperture Number 4
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 804 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 1.8
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 26.8 mm
Optical Zoom 30 x
Wide Angle Lens System Yes
Storage
Camcorder Tape Type N
Compatible Memory Cards MS Micro (M2), MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Disc Types Supported N
Display
Display LCD
Display Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 460800 pixels
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Sensor
Effective Megapixels (movie) 2.29 MP
Image Sensor Size 1/5.8
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 2.5 x 1.85 mm
Optical Sensor Size 1/5.8 "
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 2.29 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor BIONZ X
Lens Cover Included Yes
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Effective Megapixels (image) 2.29 MP
Interval Recording 1
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity 1
USB Connectivity Yes
Battery
Battery Type NP-FV50
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
Warranty Card Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 128.5 mm
Height 59.5 mm
Weight 250 g
Width 57 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 4032 x 2272 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 4032x2272, 3024x2272, 1920x1080, 640x480
Memory
Memory Slots 1