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HDR-PJ40V

2011 HD camcorder with 12x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

Flash memoryExmor R12x3" screen

Overview

The HDR-PJ40V is a 2011 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/4" 4.20MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with a 12x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical. There is no viewfinder.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom12xMaker, sony.jp
35mm equivalent29.8mmMaker, sony.jp
Focal length2.9-34.8mmMaker, sony.jp
Lens thread30mmMaker, sony.jp
Lens coverAutomaticUnchecked
SteadyShotOpticalMaker, sony.jp
LightFlashMaker, sony.jp

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/4" 4.20MP Exmor R CMOSMaker, sony.jp
LCD3" 16:9 230k pixel touchMaker, sony.jp
ViewfinderNoMaker, sony.jp

Audio

AudioDolby 5.1 + mic jack + headphone jackMaker, sony.jp
Accessory shoeAISMaker, sony.jp

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory64GBMaker, sony.jp
Memory Stick slotMemory Stick PRO DuoMaker, sony.jp
Card typeSD/SDHC/SDXCMaker, sony.jp
USB outputmini-AB/Type A (Built-in USB)Maker, sony.jp

Power and connectivity

BatteryNP-FV (InfoLITHIUM V)Maker, sony.jp
Wi-FiNoMaker, sony.jp

Body

Weight340 g body onlyMaker, sony.jp
Dimensions58.5 x 64.5 x 116.5 mmMaker, sony.jp

Market

MarketJapan onlyMaker

Features

Dolby 5.1, Flash, Headphone jack, Microphone input, Accessory shoe, Touchscreen.

The 2011 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-PJ40V sits 13 of 20.

Sources

  1. HDR-PJ40V 主な仕様 | デジタルビデオカメラ Handycam ハンディカム | ソニー
  2. 画質、音質、撮影後の楽しみが進化した“ハンディカム”5機種 | プレスリリース | ソニー

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