Sony HDR-CX305

Sony HDR-CX305

HDR-CX305, 16GB, 1/4 type Exmor R CMOS, 12x optical zoom, 7MP photo, 6.7cm LCD, SD/SDHC

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDR-CX305EB
12-11-2010
CX305 Full HD Flash Memory camcorder
- Full HD 1920x1080 with Exmor R - Full HD 1920 x 1080 video shooting (AVCHD format) at maximum bit rate for increased detail and clarity.
- 16GB internal memory plus memory card - Records on internal 16GB memory card plus additional recording on optional memory card.
- OSS Active Mode - With 3-Way Shake-Cancelling for stable images, even while walking. Now offers enhanced stabilization at all zoom settings.
- Super sensitive 1/4 type Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor - Highly efficient sensor design captures detail-packed video and still images with reduced image noise, especially in low light.
- Wide angle G Lens with 12x optical zoom - Excellent optical performance: 26.3mm (still) / 29.8mm (video) wide angle ideal for group shots, landscapes and more.
- Up to 7.1 Megapixel still photo - Shoot high-quality still images, even while shooting video simultaneously.
- Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO) shooting mode - Intelligently recognizes combination of Face Detection, 11 scenes, and handheld/tripod shooting: adjusts settings for best results.
- 6.7cm/2.7" Wide Clear Photo LCD - High quality 230k dot resolution wide touchscreen for viewing shots and controlling functions.
- Quick AF - Autofocus locks onto subject twice as quickly as before for clear, sharply-focused images, even in low-light conditions.
- Golf Shot - Automatically captures a high-speed burst of images to freeze fast-moving action at exactly the right moment.
- Direct Copy - Transfer video footage direct to an external hard disk drive without PC: playback with fun camcorder features.
- BIONZ processor - High-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance.
- Face Detection and Smile Shutter - Capture clear, naturally portraits: automatically shoot still photos of smiling faces during video recording.
- D-Range Optimizer - Adjusts exposure in high-contrast scenes for evenly-exposed backlit shots.
- Stereo sound - Digital stereo sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects.
- Highlight Playback - Automatically creates fun summary of movie highlights with music soundtrack and transitions.
- Face Index and Film Roll Index - Find the right scene with quick, easy searches through camcorder footage.
- DVDirect Express compatibility - PC-free burning to AVCHD or Standard Definition DVD discs with compatible Sony DVDirect Express writer.
- HDMI output - Connect camcorder for viewing any HD Ready TV.
- BRAVIA Sync - Directly control camcorder playback functions via remote of connected BRAVIA television.
- Easy upload by PMB Software - Fun, easy to use PMB PC software for managing video and photos in calendar view and uploading to websites like YouTube.
- Works with iMovie - Connect Handycam® directly to Macintosh computer via USB and import videos directly for editing with iMovie.

Storage

Internal storage capacity 
16 GB
Camcorder media type 
Memory card

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, MPEG2

Technical details

Interface 
USB, HDMI
Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Weight 
320g
Aperture range (F-F) 
1.8 - 3.4
Focal length range (f-f) 
2.9 - 34.8 mm
Camera shutter speed 
1/8 - 1/1000s
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Face detection
Y
Flash
0.3 - 1.5 m
Optical sensor size 
1/0.157 mm (1/4")
Optical zoom 
12x
PictBridge 
Y
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
7 MP
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV50

Performance

Auto focus 
Y
Manual focus
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Audio

Noise reduction
Y

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
230400 MP

Lens system

Image stabilizer type
optical
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Digital zoom 
160x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
29.8 - 357.6 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Minimum illumination 
3 lx

White balance

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

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
3072 x 1728 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2304

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
3 cm
Width 
5.2 cm
Depth 
11.2 cm
Height 
6.4 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
3
Video out
Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Audio output 
Y
Spotlight
Y
Twilight
Y

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