Sony HDRCX240EB Handycam with Exmor R CMOS sensor
HDRCX240EB.CEH

Sony HDRCX240EB Handycam with Exmor R CMOS sensor

Every little detail of life’s big moments

HDRCX240EB.CEH

HDR-CX240E Handycam® with a 29.8mm wide-angle ZEISS lens, SteadyShot, and 130 minutes of battery power

  • Shoot in low light with an Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • Reduced noise with a BIONZ image processor
  • Fit more in the shot with a wide-angle ZEISS lens
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FEATURES


SPECIFICATIONS

Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 54.0mm × 59.5mm × 128.0mm;Approx. 2 1 / 4 inch × 2 3 / 8 inch × 5 1 / 8 inch
Sensor
Sensor Type
1 / 5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
Approx.2100K pixels(16:9)
Weight
Main unit only: Approx.190g, Approx.6.7oz;With Battery:Approx. 215g, Approx.7.6oz
Effective Pixels (Still Image)
Approx.2290K pixels(16:9) / Approx.1710K pixels(4:3)
Processor
Image Processor
BIONZ X image processor
Effective Pixels (Still Image)
Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)Approx.1710K pixels
Lens
Lens type
ZEISS Vario-Tessar
Lens Cover
Manual
Filter Diameter
-
Aperture
F1.9-F4.0
Focal Distance
f=2.1-57.0mm
F-number (Maximum Aperture)
F1.9-F4.0
Aperture Type
-
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video)
f=29.8-1609.2mm(16:9)
Focal length
2.1-57.0mm
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Still Image)
f=29.8-804.0mm(16:9), f=36.4-984.0mm(4:3)
Focal Length (35mm) (Video)
29.8-1609.2mm(16:9), 1 3 / 16-63 3 / 8inch(16:9)
Minimum Focus Distance
Approx.1cm(Wide) , Approx.80cm(Tele), Approx.13 / 32inch(Wide), Approx.31 1 / 2(Tele)
Focal Length (35mm) (Still Image)
29.8-804 (16:9), 36.4-984 (4:3)
Zoom
Optical Zoom
27x
Minimum Focus Distance
Approx.1cm(Wide)Approx.80cm(Tele)
Clear Image Zoom
54x
Digital Zoom
320x
Extended Zoom
54x
LCD
Screen Type
6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide(16:9)
Brightness Control
Yes(Menu)
Marker/Grid Display
Grid Line
Image Stabilization
Steadyshot
Electrical SteadyShot image stabilization w / Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Angle Adjustment
Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Exposure
Exposure Modes
AutoManual(Menu)
Image Stabilization Type
Electrical SteadyShot image stabilization w / Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Exposure Compensation
-
Minimum Illumination
Standard:6 lux(1 / 25 Shutter Speed)Low Lux:3 lux(1 / 25 Shutter Speed)
Focus
Focus Type
Contrast AF
ISO Sensitivity
-
Focus Mode
Auto / Manual(Menu)
Focus Area
Full range Focus
White Balance
White Balance Modes
AutoOnepushOutdoorIndoor
Mode
Auto, Manual(Menu)
Metering Modes
Multi-segment
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
-
LOW LUX Mode
Yes
Screen Type
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display
Auto Iris Control
F1.9 - F10
Backlight Compensation
Yes(Auto)
Angle Adjustment
Opening Angle:max.90 deg.;Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Gain Control
Auto
Minimum Illumination
Standard:6 lux(1 / 25 Shutter Speed), Low Lux:3 lux(1 / 25 Shutter Speed)
Touch Panel
NO
Shutter Speed
Auto Control Range
1 / 6 - 1 / 10000
Shutter
Shutter Speed
1 / 6 - 1 / 10000
Standard
1 / 25 - 1 / 10000
White Balance Modes
Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
Focus Mode
AutoManual(Menu)
Storage Media
Media Type
Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Shooting
Image Processor
BIONZ X image processor
Self-Timer
Approx.10sec.(Still Image)
Recording
Recording Format (Video)
AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC / H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Video Resolution
HD:1920x1080 / 50p(PS), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080 / 50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25p
Scene Selection
AutoNight SceneSunrise & SunsetFireworksLandscapePortraitSpotlightBeachSnow
Video Recording Rate (ABR/VBR)
HD PS:Approx.28Mbps / FX:Approx.24Mbps / FH:Approx.17Mbps / HQ:Approx.9Mbps / LP:Approx.5Mbps, MP4: Approx.3Mbps
Picture Effect
YES
Recording Format (Still Image)
JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)
Video Light
NO
Other Shooting Functions
Power SaveFace DetectionIntelligent Auto Portrait / Baby / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light)x.v.Color™Motion Shot VideoPriority Setting( for Face Detetection)Self Recording
Still Image Size (Photo Mode)
L:9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 6.9 megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
Still Image Size (Movie Mode)
L:9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Waterproof
NO
Dustproof
NO
Still Image Size (Photo Capture)
2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Dual Record)
9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Shockproof
NO
Freezeproof
NO
Audio
Microphone
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Audio Recording Format
Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Flash
Flash Metering System
-
Mic Level Control
Yes(2steps)
Flash Mode
-
Flash Compensation
-
Speaker
Monoral Speaker
Flash Coverage
-
Advanced Feature
Scene Selection
Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
Other Features
Face Detection, Fader Effect(s)(White / Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait / Baby / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light), Smile Shutter(Off / Dual Capture / Always On)
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick Micro / Micro SDSDHCSDXCMemory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Internal Memory
NO
Playback
Fast Playback
About 5 times / 10 times / 30 times / 60 times
Slow Playback
Forwad:1 / 5 speed, Reverse:1 / 2 speed
Recording Format (Video)
AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible: MPEG4-AVC / H.264
Highlight Movie Maker
Highlight Playback(HD Movie Only), Highlight Scenario(Save / Playback / Erase), Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 4 music files)
Recording Format (Still Image)
DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Motion Shot Video
Yes
Video Resolution
HD:1920x1080 / 50p(PS)50i(FX, FH)1440x1080 / 50i(HQ, LP)MP4:1280x720 25p
Slide Show (Still Image)
Slide Show
Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR)
HD PS:Approx.28MbpsFX:Approx.24MbpsFH:Approx.17MbpsHQ:Approx.9MbpsLP:Approx.5MbpsMP4: Approx.3Mbps
Still Image Size (Photo Mode)
L:9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272)6.9 megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272)
Terminal / Shoe
HDMI Terminal
Yes (HDMI micro)
Still Image Size (Movie Mode)
9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272)
Remote Terminal
integrated into Multi Terminal
Still Image Size (Photo Capture)
2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080) (From movie)
STD Output
Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))
Still Image Size (Dual Record)
9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272)2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC compatible
GPS
NO
Progressive Mode
HD:50p, Progressive recordingMP4: 25p, Progressive recording
Dynamic Range Optimizer
YES
Power
Battery Type
NP-BX1
Power Consumption (LCD)
HD:1.8W
Audio Recording Format
MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch (MP4 Video Mode)
Power Requirements
3.6V (battery pack), 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
Charge on camcorder (charging time with supplied battery)
Yes(Approx. 2h 35min)
Audio Recording Format
MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch (MP4 Video Mode)Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator (HD or SD Video Mode)
USB Charging
DC 5V 800mA
Wind Noise Reduction
NO
USB Power supply
Yes(Recording / Playback(supplied AC Adaptor AC-UUD11))
Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)
Approx. 54.0mm(W)×59.5mm(H)×128.0mm(D), Approx. 2 1 / 4 inch(W) ×2 3 / 8 inch(H) ×5 1 / 8 inch(D)
Interface
Input and Output Terminals
Memory Card SlotHDMI Out (micro)USB (TypeA(built-in) / USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage / MTP)Composite Output
Wi-Fi®
NO
Weight (main unit only)
Approx.190g, Approx.6.7oz
Weight (including supplied battery)
Approx.215g(NP-BX1), Approx.7.6oz(NP-BX1)
NFC™
NO
Lens Cover
Manual
Playback Modes
Slide Show (Still Image)Highlight Playback(HD Movie Only)Highlight Scenario(Save / Playback / Erase)Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 4 music files)
Supplied battery
NP-BX1
USB charge
YES (DC 5V 800mA)
Power Consumption (Viewfinder)
-
Power Consumption (LCD Screen)
HD:1.8W