Sony SX45E Standard Definition flash memory camcorder

DCR-SX45E, Carl Zeiss, 1/8 CCD, 7.5cm/3" LCD, Dolby Digital

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DCR-SX45ER
12-01-2011
Light and so easy to use, this compact camcorder features a high-quality Carl Zeiss lens with powerful zoom range to bring distant objects closer. Record crisp video and stereo sound on removable memory card Enjoy easy web uploads with supplied PMB software.

Get closer than ever before

It's like packing a telescope with your camcorder. Ultra-powerful Extended Zoom boosts magnification to a huge 70x range. It's more than enough to pull distant subjects close with superb detail and clarity.

Sharing made simple

Don't keep all those great memories stuck inside your camcorder. A built-in USB arm simplifies PC hook-ups without hunting for cables. PMB Portable software inside Handycam® launches automatically for quick, fuss-free web uploads.

Have more fun with your video collection

It’s easy to manage your video clips and photos on your PC with supplied Picture Motion Browser software. Browse and search through all your clips and images. Burn them to disc, email to friends or upload to social networking sites.

Small and light enough to keep with you

With less size and weight to carry, it’s easy to slip your camcorder into a pocket or bag: you can be sure it’s always with you, wherever you go.

Preserve your memories

Why not save those memories onto DVD for safekeeping or sharing with friends? It's easy with the super-speed DVDirect Express disc burner Alternatively, Handycam® lets you transfer footage straight to an external hard disk drive... with no PC needed.

Storage

Camcorder tape type 
-

Video

Maximum video resolution 
720 x 576 pixels
Video formats supported 
MPEG2

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Weight 
230g
Focal length range (f-f) 
1.8 - 6 mm
Lens focal range 
1.8 - 108 mm
Audio system 
Dolby Digital
Camera shutter speed 
1/4 - 1/4000s
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Face detection
Y
Flash
N
Optical sensor size 
1/0.315 mm (1/8")
Optical zoom 
60x
Scene modes 
Auto / Twilight / Candle/Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Sports / Beach / Snow
Sensor type 
CCD
Total megapixels 
-
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

S-Video out 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 
N
Headphone outputs 
N
Microphone in 
Y
S-Video in
N

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV30
Power consumption (typical) 
1.8W

Performance

Manual focus
Y

Display

Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Digital zoom 
2000x

Camera

Minimum illumination 
3 lx

White balance

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

Picture quality

Image formats supported 
JPG

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
3.7 cm
Width 
5.7 cm
Depth 
12.35 cm
Height 
5.22 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Lens system 
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
Shutter speed (photo)
1/4 - 1/4000s
Sports
Y
Spotlight
Y
Twilight
Y
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