Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black)
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Selected Color: Black
The Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder is an entry-level camera that goes beyond the realm of the pocket cam. Providing you with a plethora of shooting controls and functions the SX45 gives you customization options and the freedom to let the camera do the heavy-lifting for you.
Simply pop in a compatible media card: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, or SDHC. The SX45's 1/8" CCD image sensor works together with the processor, Carl Zeiss lens, features like image stabilization and 70x Extended zoom, and the 3.0" touch screen LCD to help you record your memories right to the memory card of your choosing.
Of course, the aforementioned shooting controls do a fair amount of the work as well. Intelligent Auto, for instance, automatically selects the right setting for your shot from seven different scene modes, taking the guesswork out of recording. Other features like an LED video help you to take your best shots at night or in low light settings.
When you're all done shooting and ready to share there's no need to fret. The SX45 comes with Sony's Picture Motion Browser software for editing with Windows based machines. PMB helps you to trim, add titles, and otherwise customize your footage. It also helps you to upload your movies to your favorite social media sites.
- 70x Extended Zoom
- Extended zoom works in conjunction with 60x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining image quality
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
- The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake
- 3.0" Touch Screen Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (230K)
- The 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering
- SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode
- SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode allows for a greater degree of image stabilization over the well known, Sony developed, SteadyShot stabilization that has been used for years, giving you more stable video even when on the move or in low light circumstances
- Intelligent Auto - 36 Different Scene Combinations Possible
- Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from seven distinct scene modes (36 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Macro, Portait, Tripod
- Dolby Digital Stereo Recording with Built-In Zoom Mic
- The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds
- Face Detection
- Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural
- Built-In LED Video Light
- The DCR-SX45 features an LED light that can assist in low-light situations giving you more flexibility when capturing your video
- Built-In USB Cable for Easy File Transfer/Charge
- The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it
- Direct Copy to External HDD without PC
- Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your TV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder's handy playback features
- Includes Sony Picture Motion Browser Software
- Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites
- Auto Lens Cover
- The automatic lens cover protects the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens from scratches during transport or while not in use by closing the lens cover automatically when the camera is shut off
- Film Roll / Face Index
- With Film Roll Index, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and creates scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes). Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index
- Dual Media Card Slot
- For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the DCR-SX45 accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD/SDHC media (sold separately)
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/8" CCD |
| Lens |
1.8 - 108 mm f/1.8 - 6.0 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 60x Intelligent (Optical): 70x Digital: 2000x |
| Filter Size | 37 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Recording Media | Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD |
| Video Format |
Standard Definition MPEG2 720 x 480i (60 fps) |
| Still Image Resolution |
JPEG: 640 x 480 JPEG: 640 x 360 |
| Audio Format | 2-Channel Stereo |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Lux | 3 (1/30 shutter speed) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - No |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Outputs |
1x USB 2.0 1x A/V |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows
|
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.07 x 2.24 x 4.86" / 52.5 x 57 x 123.5 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 oz / 230 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (12)
- Easy to use (10)
- Great picture quality (8)
- Great sound (8)
- Image stabilization (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (7)
- Home movies (6)
- Weddings (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Simple enough to use
I bought this camcorder & for what I need it for it's fine & the clarity is very good. It's simple enough to use & I'm enjoying it. I'd recommend it to ...Read complete review
I bought this camcorder & for what I need it for it's fine & the clarity is very good. It's simple enough to use & I'm enjoying it. I'd recommend it to any amateur camera person. I have to say the pixels are very good and the audio works good. If you need something more high end then I'd invest in a more expensive camera but if you just want to use it for vacations & family gatherings it's fine.
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Most Liked Negative Review
It's not the product that i thought it w
things that are GREAT is it's very compact, easy to use.It doesn't take too much space on PC or on SDHC cards.
Things that are NOT GREAT. I had to buy 2 ...Read complete review
things that are GREAT is it's very compact, easy to use.It doesn't take too much space on PC or on SDHC cards.
Things that are NOT GREAT. I had to buy 2 batteries long duty .because battery is only for 1.5 hour.The Image was not great (i thought it would be HD).When you do zooming the image go worse.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
Bought as a gift for my daughter's 20th birthday! Mostly being used for fun and a few college projects. Quality of video is great and easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
- Zooms in on small details
Cons
- No cons found
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
I will be using the camcorder to document cemeteries
The zoom is most helpful in retrieving hard to reach data.
It is high tech and well worth the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
good basic camcorder
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
I love this camera. It is easy to use,compact, and takes high-quality pictures and film.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
I find this as an very usefull worth its penny and a usefull gadget addition to my stock . Its hand and is easily operable by ever one. Even though professional may think otherwis e sure we cannot shoot a hollywood movie but definetely fair enough in catching our everyday life.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
Easy to handle, movie quality is very good though still picture quality is very poor. It's size is fit to carry . Al together gr8 camera within a small budget.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
I bought this camcorder & for what I need it for it's fine & the clarity is very good. It's simple enough to use & I'm enjoying it. I'd recommend it to any amateur camera person. I have to say the pixels are very good and the audio works good. If you need something more high end then I'd invest in a more expensive camera but if you just want to use it for vacations & family gatherings it's fine.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Return it
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
It had such bad video, I returned it. It was by far the worst I have ever owned. So much for Sony quality!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Conferences
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
things that are GREAT is it's very compact, easy to use.It doesn't take too much space on PC or on SDHC cards.
Things that are NOT GREAT. I had to buy 2 batteries long duty .because battery is only for 1.5 hour.The Image was not great (i thought it would be HD).When you do zooming the image go worse.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
I intend to use when travelling and family events.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder (Black):
Great Camcoder!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- AC Adapter
- Power Cord
- NP-FV30 Battery Pack
- A/V Connecting Cable
- USB Cable
- CD-ROM
- User's Operating Guide
- 1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Limited Warranty
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