Sony DCR-SR40 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Dec 11, 2006 11:00 AM

 
Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
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Specs
Low Price 409.50
CCD Size 1/6
CCD Pixel Count Video 680000
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Still 340000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Effective Pixels Video 340000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 340000
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 640x480
Still Media HDD
Flash
Filter Diameter 9.90
Focal Distance Minimum 2.30
Focal Distance Maximum 46.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 3.10
Minimum Lux 5.00
Special Night Modes Super NightShot Plus
Optical Zoom 20.00
Digital Zoom 800.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 24
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/60
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.50
LCD Pixels 123000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 390.00
Width 69.00
Height 71.00
Length 117.00
Included Battery Life 146.00
Sister Model Up DCR-SR60
Webcam
MPEG
Progressive Scan
Recording Format HDD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 20.00
Ease of Recording Modes Easy, Auto
Body Color Grey
Video Light
Included Software ImageMixer for Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 44.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 440.00
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 4.85 4
Video Resolution 11.00 1.5
Front 6.50 0.2
Right 7.00 0.3
Back 4.50 0.25
Left 5.50 0.2
Top 5.00 0.15
Automatic Control 9.00 0.5
Overall Manual Control 3.00 0.6
Zoom 7.00 0.75
Focus 4.00 0.7
Exposure 4.00 0.65
Shutter Speed 0.00 0.6
White Balance 7.50 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Control 0.00 0.5
Ease of Use 9.25 1
Still Features 5.75 0.8
Still Resolution 1.30 1
Still Performance 3.25 1.2
Low Light Performance 3.00 4
Zoom Ratio 20.00 0.5
Wide Angle 9.00 0.8
VCR Mode 9.25 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 6.00 0.6
Audio 2.50 1
Handling 7.00 1.25
Portability 9.50 0.8
Battery 14.60 1
Compression 5.50 0.5
Media 4.00 0.4
Editing 4.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 5.00 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 5.00 0.8
Other Features 4.50 0.7
Value 2.50 1.25
Total172.95 
 


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