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The Camcorder is purpose-built for long video recording sessions to capture your memories and special occasions.
Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Sony device works!
Casual videos - If the technicalities involved in altering video settings are not a priority, then this Sony device is a very good option!
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Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Sony provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.
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-CX440 is a great companion to have.
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 2.5 x 1.85 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS 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.
There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the HDR-CX440 is a really good choice.
Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony HDR-CX440 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.
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.
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs.
Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.
Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the HDR-CX440 fits the bill.
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Whether it's precious home movies, formal events or breathtaking landscapes, the Sony HDR-CX440 is the handheld camcorder that's ready to thrive in just about any situation. Fitted with a 9.2MP CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, this camera can effortlessly record Full HD 1080p videos at 60 frames per second, as well as superb still images. This advanced hardware allows for stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. Elsewhere, the 30x Optical Zoom lets you capture everything near and far, whereas the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system ensures that your footage is smooth and shake-free. Using an intelligent internal algorithm, the Highlight Movie Maker selects the best scenes from your videos and produces short highlight clips that are ready to enjoy and share instantly. The built-in WiFi allows you to add compatible cameras, such as action cams, to the mix for a different point of view, using the camcorder's 2.7-inch LCD display to preview everything simultaneously and in sync.
Specification | Description |
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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, MPF |
Image Formats Supported | JPG |
Minimum Illumination | 3 lx |
On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages | ENG, ESP, FRE, POR |
Scene Modes | Beach, Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Night, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 10 s |
White Balance | Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Push |
Flash | |
Flash Modes | Red-eye reduction |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Normal Focusing Range | 0.01 - 0.8 m |
Light Exposure | |
Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Manual |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 0.0001 - 0.125 s |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Video | |
Analog Signal Format System | NTSC |
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution | 50 Mbit/s |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
HD Type | Full HD |
Live stream capable | 1 |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Supported Video Modes | 1080p |
Video Formats Supported | AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC-LC, LPCM |
Audio System | Dolby Digital |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes |
Wind Filter | Yes |
Lens System | |
Digital Zoom | 350 x |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 1.9 - 57 mm |
Maximum Aperture Number | 10 |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 984 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 26.8 mm |
Optical Zoom | 30 x |
Storage | |
Camcorder Tape Type | N |
Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Micro (M2) |
Disc Types Supported | N |
Internal Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Display Diagonal | 2.7 " |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 230400 pixels |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/5.8 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 2.5 x 1.85 mm |
Optical Sensor Resolution | 2510000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/5.8 " |
Sensor Format | Cropped |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 9.2 MP |
Technical Details | |
Image Processor | BIONZ X |
Self-timer | Yes |
Other Features | |
Interval Recording | 1 |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
DC-in Jack | Yes |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB Charging | Yes |
Battery | |
Battery Type | NP-BX1 |
Charging Source | AC |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 |
Networking | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
Packaging Content | |
AC Adapter Included | Yes |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 59.5 mm |
Height | 128 mm |
Weight | 190 g |
Width | 54 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4032 x 2272 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 4032 x 22723024 x 22721920 x 1080640 x 480 |