The Sony HDR-CX405 Handycam features an Exmor R CMOS sensor
and a wide-angle Carl Zeiss zoom lens with 30x optical zoom. The CX-405
captures Full HD 1920x1080 video at 60p and 9.2MP still images to
optional media cards. The Exmor R CMOS sensor is designed for increased
sensitivity in low light situations and the Optical SteadyShot image
stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode delivers smooth video. Users
can monitor and playback footage via the 2.7" LCD display with 230K dot
resolution.
The camera records using XAVC S codec at up to 50 Mb/s and features dual
recording, which lets you simultaneously capture both high-quality
AVCHD and web-optimized MP4 files. The Intelligent Auto mode analyzes
your shot and automatically selects the appropriate settings from ten
distinct scene modes, with 60 different possible combinations. A
built-in USB 2.0 cable provides a connection to your computer for
charging or file transfer and fits conveniently into the hand strap, so
it's out of the way until you need it. The camera accepts a rechargeable
X type battery pack for power.