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Sony DCR-SX40E Camcorder
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Sony DCR-SX40E Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Optical Zoom: 60x
  • Weight: 0.5 lb.
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Sony DCR-SX40E Camcorder

The ultra-compact DCR-SX40 Handycam® camcorder can record video to 4GB of 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. Available in silver, red, and blue.

Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 4 user reviews
75% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
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  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Home Movies (1)

Consumer Reviews

105

Nice camcorder!

bySuparstarz714 Feb 24, 2010
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, Easy to Use, Compact
Cons Bad in Low Light, Overpriced
Recommended it? Yes

I use this camcorder specifically for home videos.  If you do not have a lot of light in a room, this is not a video camera for you.  We do not have a lot of light in our apartment and there is no "back light" on the camera so I do not get the "best" videos. 

It is easy... Read full review »

15

Very good camcorder

bymikemac4498 Dec 14, 2009
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Light weight and compact, 60x optical zoom, good picture quality
Cons Poor image stabilization when zoomed in.  Manually select internal or external...
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camcorder to replace an older model Sony that recorded on Digital 8 tape and was about 3 times the size.  I brought this camera with me on a recent trip and was very pleased with it's ease of use as well as the compact size.

Very light weight and very easy to use.  It... Read full review »

11

Be VERY CAREFUL

byheartshot77 Sep 14, 2009
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, cheap very easy to use
Cons Very low end video quality
Recommended it? No


Sadly, the Epinions review system lacks the sophistication to handle proper review of this sort of product. It has MANY incarnations and even co-products with near identical feature sets and performance. The best that can be done in this case is to review ONE and hope enough folks see... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DCRSX40

Key Features

Recording System NTSC
Optical Zoom 60x
Weight 0.5 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size 1/8"

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size 2.7 in.
Display Type With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom 60x
Focal Length 1.8 - 108 mm
Digital Zoom 2,000x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds SP • LP • HQ
Low Lux 6 Lux
Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot Without Night Shot

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability
Memory Card Support Memory Stick Pro Duo • Memory Stick
MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces

Output Interfaces S-Video

Dimensions

Weight 0.5 lb.
Depth 2.38 in.
Height 1.25 in.
Width 2 in.

Warranty

Warranty 90 Days

Miscellaneous

Family Line Sony Handycam
UPC 027242763159
Product ID 81957383
Included Accessories USB Cable • A/V Cable • AC Power Adapter • Battery Pack

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