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Sony Handycam HDR-CX240E - camcorder - Carl Zeiss - storage: flash card

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P181154P | HDRCX240EB.CEH
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Product information

Sony Handycam HDR-CX240E - Camcorder - 1080p - 2.51 MP - 27x optical zoom - Carl Zeiss - flash card - black

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
HDRCX240EB.CEH
EAN
4905524969429
Product Type
Camcorder - 1080p
Supported Battery
Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Image Processor
BIONZ X
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Lens Included
Carl Zeiss
Effective Sensor Resolution
Video: 2.1 MP - Photo: 2.29 MP
Min Focus Distance
1 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)
5.4 cm x 12.8 cm x 5.95 cm
Colour
Black
Display
LCD display - 2.7"
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7
Image Stabiliser
Electronic (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
Sensor Resolution
2.51 MP
Weight
190 g
Product Description
Sony Handycam HDR-CX240E - camcorder - Carl Zeiss - storage: flash card
Interfaces Provided
Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Digital Zoom
320x
Model
Sony Handycam HDR-CX240E
Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick Micro (M2) card, microSD card
Lens System
Zoom lens - 27x zoom - 2.1 - 57 mm - f/1.9-4.0 Vario-Tessar
Interface
Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Media Type
Flash card
AV Interfaces
Composite video/audio, HDMI

System Requirements for PC Connection

Peripheral Devices
USB port

Microphone

Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo

Exposure & White Balance

Min Illumination
3 lux
Exposure Modes
Programme, automatic
Shooting Programs
Spotlight, landscape, portrait mode, fireworks, night scene, beach, snow, sunrise & sunset
White Balance
Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Indoor, outdoor
Max Shutter Speed
1/10000 sec
Min Shutter Speed
1/6 sec

Connections

Connector Type
USB 2.0 ¦ Composite video/audio output ¦ HDMI output

Memory / Storage

Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick Micro (M2) card, microSD card
Supported Memory Cards
microSD Card, microSDHC Card, Memory Stick Micro Mark2, microSDXC Card
Image Storage
JPEG 4032 x 2272
Video Capture
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 50 fps - 9Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 50 fps - 5Mbps ¦ H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 3Mbps

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C

Lens System

Type
Carl Zeiss zoom lens - 27x zoom - 2.1 - 57 mm - f/1.9-4.0 Vario-Tessar
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
29.8 - 1609.2mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance
1 cm
Zoom Adjustment
Motorised drive
Features
Built-in lens shield

Additional Features

Low Lux / Night Mode
Yes
Additional Features
Built-in speaker, Backlight Compensation (BLC), digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, takes photos while film recording, Dynamic Range Optimizer, USB charging, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), built-in USB plug, Clear Image Zoom, BRAVIA Sync function, simultaneous multi-format recording

General

Product Type
Camcorder - 1080p
Lens Included
Carl Zeiss
Enclosure Colour
Black
Camcorder Type
Consumer
Camcorder Sensor Resolution
2.51 MP
Sensor Qty
1 CMOS
Effective Video Resolution
2.1 MP
Effective Photo Resolution
2.29 MP
Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution
9.2 MP
Widescreen Video Capture
Yes
Camcorder Media Type
Flash card
Optical Sensor Type
Exmor R CMOS
Optical Sensor Size
1/5.8"
Optical Zoom
27x
Digital Zoom
320x
Video Recording Modes
LP, FH, HQ, FX, PS
Image Processor
BIONZ X
Image Stabiliser
Electronic (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
Face Detection
Yes
Surround Sound
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Print Standard
Exif Print support
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Face Detection
Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Smile Shutter, Child Priority, Adult Priority
Digital Video Format
AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format
JPEG
Interface
Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0

Battery

Battery Type
Sony NP-BX1 Lithium Ion
Details
Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Details
Video recording - 2.17 hours

Software

Software
Sony PlayMemories Home

Dimensions & Weight

Width
5.4 cm
Depth
12.8 cm
Height
5.95 cm
Weight
190 g

Display

Type
2.7" LCD display
Display Format
230,000 pixels
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Display Features
Display brightness control

Miscellaneous

Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Included Accessories
AC power adaptor, HDMI cable, USB extension cable
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