Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 (Black)
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCRSX45/B
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 (Black) price range: $199.99 - $352.55
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 06/13/2011
The good: The Sony Handycam DCR-SX45, SX65, and SX85 are easy-to-use ultracompact camcorders with good active electronic image stabilization and a built-in USB cable for quick uploads.
The bad: The DCR-SX45, SX65, and SX85 produce very soft and noisy video with noticeable fringing on subjects even at small sizes. There are no mic or headphone jacks, and the electronic image stabilization won't help you with the lens fully extended.
The bottom line: Sony's Handycam DCR-SX45, SX65, and SX85 standard-definition camcorders pack a megazoom lens at a reasonable price; one look at the standard-definition video, though, and you might regret not spending a bit more for an HD model.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: DCRSX45/B
- Description: The ultra-compact DCR-SX45 features a 3.0" touch-screen LCD (230K), a built-in LED video light, as well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 70x extended zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Black
- Digital Zoom 2000 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 0.47 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Optical Sensor Size 1/8"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 3 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
- Digital Scene Transition White fader,
Black fader - Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Candle,
Snow,
Beach,
Sports mode,
Twilight mode,
Sunset,
Spotlight,
Fireworks,
Sunrise,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Spot - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces S-Video,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type Carl Zeiss 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0
- Lens aperture F/1.8-6.0
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Optical zoom 60 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 1.8 mm
- Max focal length 108 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 39 - 2340 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Built-in Light Yes
- Additional Features Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO),
Exif Print support,
Display brightness control,
USB charging,
Face detection,
Built-in speaker,
Auto power save,
Digital noise reduction,
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording,
Touch-screen control,
Auto Backlight Compensation,
USB 2.0 compatibility - Software Drivers & Utilities,
Sony Picture Motion Browser - Included Accessories USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x S-Video output,
1 x Remote control Microphone
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction,
Sensitivity control,
Zoom Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot SD card,
Memory Stick PRO Duo card - Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480
- Video Capture MPEG-2 - 720 x 480 - 9Mbps,
MPEG-2 - 720 x 480 - 6Mbps,
MPEG-2 - 720 x 480 - 3Mbps
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP SP3,
MS Windows 7,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FV30
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 500 mAh ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year,
Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 4.9 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 8.1 oz
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Specs: Advanced HAD CCD,
8.1 oz,
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Sony Handycam DCR SX85 (Silver)
$249.99 - $332.59
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Specs: Advanced HAD CCD,
8.1 oz,
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 (Silver)
$199.99 - $352.55
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Advanced HAD CCD,
8.1 oz,
4.9 in,
2 in,
60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0,
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2.2 in
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 (Blue)
$199.99 - $352.55
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Advanced HAD CCD,
8.1 oz,
4.9 in,
2 in,
60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0,
Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2.2 in
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 (Black)
$199.99 - $352.55
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Advanced HAD CCD,
8.1 oz,
4.9 in,
2 in,
60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0,
Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2.2 in
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX65 (Silver)
$179.99 - $359.29
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Advanced HAD CCD,
8.1 oz,
4.9 in,
2 in,
60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0,
Sony Handycam DCR-SX65 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2.2 in
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