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Camcorder - widescreen - 680 Kpix - optical zoom: 60 x - supported memory: MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS... More product details

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Product Age old Average review date: August 13, 2009 new

Rank 98 

alaSCORE 87

170 reviews

September, 2010

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Review summary for the Sony DCR-SX40

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 170 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability. The portability is also appreciated, but many are less positive about the battery.

Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 80/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-SX40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

September, 2010

alaSCORE 87870100170

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Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (silver)

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Simple operation ; 60x zoom lens ; small, lightweight design

Soft, digital-artifact-laden video ; noticeable purple fringing on subjects

If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.

The Handycam DCR-SX41 is Sony's flash-memory-based standard-definition...

September, 2009

 

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Sony DCR-SX41 Handycam Camcorder Review

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If you're looking for an affordable, user-friendly camcorder and aren't too concerned with high quality video, the Sony DCR-SX41 Handycam is worth considering. Although quite simple to look at, its simplicity has a lot to offer. Learn more about the ...

June, 2010

 

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this is a great camcorder"

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this is a great camcorder 

this is a great camcorder

none so far

June, 2010

 

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Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (blue)

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this is a great camcorder

this is a great camcorder

none so far

January, 2010

 

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"Small, Light-Weight, Choose your Colour, Touch Screen"

By logan-felder (cnet.com)Read the full review

For the price (i payed $300 for mine at Best ... 

It's small, but not to small, for the price it captures great video, fast moving objects don't blur much

no night vision, not HD, the strap is placed kinda low if you have a larger hand, still images are blurry and grainy

September, 2009

 

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Manufacturer's Description

Make the memories last - in style. The ultra-compact DCR-SX40 Handycam camcorder can record video to embedded memory or handy removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens delivers sharp, high resolution images and its 60x optical zoom lets you bring the action closer with impeccable detail.

Sony DCR-SX40


Sony DCR-SX40 Details

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode

Stereo

Microphone Technology

Electret condenser

Type

Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor

Manufacturer specific

Manufacturer Battery Name

Sony NP-FH30

Camcorder Features

Widescreen Video Capture

Yes

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory

Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth

4.4in

Height

2.3in

Weight

8.8oz

Width

2.1in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size

2.7in

Diagonal Size (metric)

6.9cm

Display Form Factor

Rotating

Technology

TFT active matrix

Type

LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs

Beach / Candle / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait mode / Snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Sunrise / Sunset / Twilight mode/Snow / Beach / Candle / Sunset / Twilight mode / Sports mode / Fireworks / Portrait mode / Landscape / Spotlight / Sunrise

Flash Memory

Form Factor

Integrated

Storage Capacity

4GB/8GB

Header

Manufacturer

Sony

Model

SX40/SX41/SX41/L/SX41/R

Packaged Quantity

1

Product Line

Sony Handycam DCR

Lens System

Lens Aperture

F/1.8-6.0

Max Focal Length

108mm

Min Focal Length

1.8mm

Optical Zoom

60

Type

Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color

Blue/Red/Silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution

0.34Megapixel/0.68Megapixel

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution

410Kpix

Camcorder Sensor Resolution

680Kpix

Optical Sensor Size

1/8 / 1/8"/1/8"

Optical Sensor Size (metric)

3.2 mm ( 1/8 ) / 3.2 mm ( 1/8" )

Optical Sensor Type

Advanced HAD CCD

Sensor Qty

1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer

Electronic (Steady Shot)

Service & Support

Type

1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type

None

Video Input

Analog Video Format

NTSC

Digital Scene Transition

Black fader / White fader/Black fader / White fader

Digital Video Format

MPEG-2

Digital Zoom

2000

Face Detection

Yes

Media Type

Flash card

Shooting Modes

Digital photo mode

Still Image Format

JPEG

Type

Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type

None


Manufacturer's Description


Make the memories last - in style. The ultra-compact DCR-SX40 Handycam camcorder can record video to embedded memory or handy removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens delivers sharp, high resolution images and its 60x optical zoom lets you bring the action closer with impeccable detail.

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