Sony HDR-CX240 hand-held camcorder

CMOS sensor, 9.2MP, 16:9, 1920x1080, 320x Zoom(max), 6.858 cm (2.7 ") , Dolby Digital, 190g

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDR-CX240
15-06-2014
- See the detail with Exmor™ R CMOS sensor - capture bright, clear images with striking Full HD detail, even when shooting in low light
- Refined, noise-free images with BIONZ X processor - fast and powerful, the new BIONZ X processor reduces noise levels across the image
- Fill your frame with more of the moment - a 29.8mm wide-angle Vario-Tessar lens by Carl Zeiss lets you capture the whole scene in the vivid sharpness and detail of Full HD
- Get closer to your subject - capture that close-up with 54x clear image and 27x optical zoom
- Capture every scene shake-free with SteadyShot - motion sensors within the camcorder electronically compensate for some movement while recording
- Film for longer with a Type X battery - enjoy 130 minutes of uninterrupted recording time, so you’ll never miss a moment
- Review and replay instantly - see what you’ve captured on the 6.8cm (2.7 inches) LCD screen with 230K resolution and a wide viewing angle
- Two movies in one with Dual Video Recording - record in two formats at the same time. Film in AVCHD for high-quality footage or MP4 for easy sharing online
- Store your memories - transfer your home videos to a computer or hard drive with a built-in USB cable, or store on a Memory Stick, m2 or Micro SD

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
Supported video modes 
1080i, 1080p, 720p

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Back light compensation
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
190g
Viewfinder
230000 pixels
Focal length range (f-f) 
2.1 - 57 mm
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 2.0
Bundled software 
PlayMemories Home
Compatible memory cards 
MicroSD (TransFlash), MS Micro (M2), SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Face detection
Y
Image processor
BIONZ
Optical sensor size 
1/0.228 mm (1/5.8")
Optical zoom 
27x
PictBridge 
N
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night landscape, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
9.2 MP
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Outdoor

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV50

Display

Display aspect ratio
16:9
Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
N
Focus adjustment
Manual
Digital zoom 
320x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
29.8 - 804 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
4 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
1.9 mm
Wide angle lens system
Y

Camera

Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination 
6 lx
3D compatibility 
N

Focusing

Smile detection
Y

White balance

Indoor white balance
Y
Onepush white balance
Y
Outdoor white balance
Y

Flash

Built-in flash 
N
Built-in light 
N
Shoe mounting point
Y

Packaging content

Cables included
HDMI, USB
Hand strap
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Quick start guide 
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
4032 x 2272 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
4032 x 2272

Weight & dimensions

Width 
5.4 cm
Depth 
12.8 cm
Height 
5.95 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1