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The Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 is a standard definition camcorder from Sony's 2009 lineup. The camcorder has 4 GB of embedded flash memory allowing it to store up to 3 hours of lower quality footage. It features hybrid movie recording to the 4 GB memory and Memory Stick Duo media for increased flexibility. The DCR-SX40 is designed with a 2.7" touch LCD screen that rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. The camcorder includes a professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens for 60x optical and 2000x digital zoom. It also includes a 1/8" advanced HAD CCD imager for crisp video and still images and can be connected directly to Sony's VRD-P1 DVD writer to burn DVDs without the need of a computer. The DCR-SX40 has a built-in zoom microphone to add realistic sound to the footage. The camcorder is available in silver, red, or blue, and comes with a 1 year limited warranty. The main difference between it and Sony's 8 GB DCR-SX41 is that it includes half the amount of flash memory.
MSRP $300.00
Release date February, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 4 GB built in memory for up to 3 hours HD footage
- 60x optical/2000x digital zoom
- Professional Carl Zeiss® Vaio-Tessar® zoom lens
- 2.7" touch LCD display
- LCD display rotates 270 degrees
- 1/8" advanced HAD CCD imager
- Hybrid recording to 4 GB memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Built-in zoom microphone
- Direct connection to DVD burner
- Available in silver, red, and blue
- 1 year limited warranty
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 | Red
• Sony DCR-SX40 Palm-Sized camcorder with 60X Optical Zoom (Red)
• Handycam DCR-SX40/R 4GB Flash Drive HD Camcorder
UPC: 027242763159
EAN: 027242763159
MPN: DCRSX40/R
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 | Blue
• Sony DCRSX40/L Palm-Sized camcorder with 60X Optical Zoom (Blue)
• DCR-SX40/L SD Flash Memory Camcorder- Blue
UPC: 027242763142
EAN: 027242763142
MPN: DCRSX40/L
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 | Silver
• Sony DCRSX40 Palm-Sized camcorder with 60X Optical Zoom (Silver)
• Handycam DCR-SX40 4GB Flash Memory HD Camcorder
UPC: 027242763166
EAN: 027242763166
MPN: DCRSX40
Competitors
MSRP --
Released April, 2009
Pros
- headphone jack
- 37x optical zoom
- image stabilization
Cons
- no internal storage (upgraded models have - FS21 has 16GB, FS22 has 32GB)
- limited still image resolution (1024 x 768px)
- cheap plastic body construction
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
vs.
Canon FS200
MSRP $499.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 80GB internal storage capacity
- 70x optical zoom
- SD/SDHC slot for cheap additional storage
Cons
- not worth the extra $50 for 20GB more storage
- standard definition
- disk drive storage uses more power, creates more heat and is more prone to physical damage than solid state flash-based storage
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
vs.
Panasonic SDR-H90
MSRP $429.95
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 60GB internal HDD storage
- can record to inexpensive and readily available microSD or SDHC cards
- 35x optical zoom
- compact
Cons
- records standard definition footage only
- HDD storage is more prone to physical damage and not as energy efficient as SDD storage
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-MG630
MSRP --
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 32gb of built in flash memory
- uses SDHC cards - cheap, good capacity and easy to find
- compact size and weight - 17% smaller and lighter than previous generation
- 2.7" display
Cons
- standard definition footage only
- video is heavily compressed
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
vs.
Canon FS22
MSRP $299.99
Released May, 2008
Released in May 2008 the Panasonic SDR-S7 is a inexpensive miniature standard definition camcorder that comes in both silver and black. It is small enough to fit into a pocket or a bag, but not small enough to fit into a pocket discretely. It includes a neat pre-rec function that starts recording a full...
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
vs.
Panasonic SDR-S7
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- dual memory card slots - continues recording on second card once first is full
- utilizes easy to find, capacious and affordable SD/SDHC storage
Cons
- no optical image stabilization
- difficult to hold
- no viewfinder
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-MS120
Reviews
January 21, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- compact
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 60x optical zoom
- three colours to choose from
- 4GB of internal memory (enough to record for up to 3 hours on lower quality)
- 2.7" rotating touchscreen
Cons
- low resolution screen (123k pixels)
- records in standard definition only
- utilizes higher cost Sony memory sticks
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May 23, 2009
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Cons
- low resolution screen (123k pixels)
- NO PAUSE BUTTON WHILE RCORDING
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DCR, SX, 40, DCRSX, SX40, DCRSX40
