Sony DCR-SX40 Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 11/16/2009
DCR-SX40
Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor
Pixel Gross: 680K
Recording Media: 4GB Embedded Flash memory
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times: Standard Definition: HQ
= up to 55 min., SP = up to 85 min., LP = up to 175 min.
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
(sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235
min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
(sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235
min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
Video Actual: 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Still Actual: 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution: 720 x 480
Still Picture Resolution: 680K
Audio
Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Hybrid: Yes
Quick On: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise &
Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight,
Sports, Beach, Snow
Sports, Beach, Snow
Image Stabilization: SteadyShot™ image stabilization
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Video
Format: SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V
Remote Terminal)
USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote
jack)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio
Display
LCD Screen: 2.7” wide touch panel LCD display (123k
pixels)
Hardware
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44 - 2640mm (4:3)
Aperture: F1.8-6.0
Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel)
Focal Distance: 1.8 - 108mm
Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000
Optical Zoom: 60x
Digital Zoom: 2000x
Resolution: 680K
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Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Minimum Illumination: 6 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Power
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter
System (NP-FH30)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC
Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation): 2.0W
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts;
90 Days Labor
Software
Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports Windows 2000
Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service
Pack3 (SP3)(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1) (32bit/64bit). Not
supported by Mac OS.
Pack3 (SP3)(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1) (32bit/64bit). Not
supported by Mac OS.
Dimensions
Weight: w/o battery: 8oz (250g), w battery: 10oz (290g)
Measurements: 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (53 x 59 x
113mm)
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
A/V Connecting Cable
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
USB Cable
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-FH50/FH70/FH100)
Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L, LCS-AJA)
Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6)
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-VQH10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Video Light (HVL-10NH)
Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE)
GPS Unit (GPS-CS3KA)
Color: Silver
UPC Code: 027242763166
1. 4GB equals 4 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system
management and/or application files. Available capacity is
approximately 3.833GB.
approximately 3.833GB.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not
supported by Mac OS.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible
PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately).
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam,
Advanced HAD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, DVDirect and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Windows, and
Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All
other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
*Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam,
Advanced HAD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, DVDirect and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Windows, and
Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All
other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
*Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy