Panasonic
hcv180ebk
vs
Sony
hdrcx405
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Panasonic hcv180ebk alternatives
Sony hdrcx405 alternatives
specs
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Special Features
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Yes
Time Lapse:
not available
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Technical Details
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
not available
Image Sensor Size:
25.4", 5.8 mm (1", 5.8")"
not available
Microphone Operation Mode:
Stereo
not available
Power Supply Type:
Battery
not available
Self-Timer:
Yes
1|25 - 1|8000
Shutter Speed:
1|6th - 1|10000th
Yes
USB Charging:
Yes
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Other Features
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
not available
Accessories Included:
Yes
not available
Audio Output:
Yes
1hour
Battery Life:
1hour
not available
Compatible Operating Systems:
MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista SP2, MS Windows XP SP3
53mm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
H59.5 x W54 ร D128mmmm
not available
Focus:
TTL Contrast Detection
not available
I/O Ports:
Composite Video/audio| HDMI| USB 2.0|USB 2.0 Composite Video/audio Output HDMI Output (19 Pin Micro HDMI Type D)
Mini HDMI - USB 2.0 - AV
Interface:
Composite Video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
128MB
Internal Memory:
not available
not available
Lens System:
Carl Zeiss
not available
Light Exposure Control:
Programme| Automatic| Manual
not available
Low Light Sensitivity:
Yes
not available
Night Mode:
Yes
not available
Other Features:
Display Brightness Control|1 X Sony NP-BX1 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery - 1240 MAh (Included)|Built-in Speaker| Takes Photos While Film Recording| Face Detection| USB Charging| Auto Backlight Compensation| Dolby Digital Stereo Creator| X.v.Colour Technology| Intelligent AUTO (IAUTO)| Built-in USB Plu
not available
Recording Format:
AVCHD Format Ver.2.0 Compatible:MPEG4-AVC|H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC|H.264, MPEG4-AVC|H264, XAVC S Format
not available
Recording Media:
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD|SDHC|SDXC
not available
Shooting Programs:
Spotlight| Landscape| Portrait Mode| Fireworks| Night Scene| Beach| Snow| Sunrise & Sunset
not available
USB 2.0 Connectors:
1
not available
Waterproof:
No
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Packaging Content
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Yes
AC Adapter Included:
not available
Yes
Batteries Included:
not available
not available
Bundled Software:
Sony PlayMemories Home
Hdmi, Usb, Mini-hdmi
Cables Included:
not available
not available
Included Memory Card Size:
32GB
Yes
Quick Start Guide:
not available
Yes
Warranty Card:
not available
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Weight & Dimensions
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
59mm
Height:
595mm
116mm
Depth:
128mm
53mm
Width:
54mm
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Battery
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
1,940mAh
Battery Capacity:
not available
1
Battery Supported:
1
not available
Battery Technology:
Sony NP-BX1
3.6 V
Battery Type:
NP-BX1
3.6V
Battery Voltage:
not available
Ac, Battery
Charging Source:
Ac, Usb
1.25h
Maximum Battery Life:
0.92h
1.25h
Video Recording Time:
not available
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Network
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
No
Near Field Communication (NFC):
not available
No
Wi-Fi:
not available
No
Bluetooth:
not available
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Ports & Interfaces
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
not available
Composite Video Out:
Yes
not available
HDMI Port:
1
Yes
Headphone Output:
not available
No
Microphone In:
not available
1
Mini HDMI Port:
not available
not available
S-Video Out:
No
1
USB 2.0 Port:
1
Yes
USB Connectivity:
not available
not available
USB Connector Type:
1 x usb 2.0 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x hdmi output (19 pin micro hdmi type D)
Yes
HDMI:
Yes
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Audio
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Aac
Audio Formats Supported:
Pcm
Dolby digital
Audio System:
Dolby digital 2
Yes
Built-in Microphone:
Yes
Yes
Built-in Speaker:
Yes
not available
PCM Digital Audio:
16-bit/48 kHz
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Still Image
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Jpg, Jpeg
Image Formats Supported:
Jpeg
4224 x 2376 pixels
Maximum Image Resolution:
4032 x 2272 pixels
1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 640 x 480, 4224 x 2376
Still Image Resolution:
2.29 MP, 9.2 MP
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Design
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Black
Colour:
Black
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Camera
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Handheld
Camcorder Type:
Handheld
not available
Image Processor:
Bionz X
1lx
Minimum Illumination:
3lx
Ara, Chi (SIMPL), Chi (TR), Cze, Deu, Dut, Eng, Esp, Fre, Hin, Ita, Per, Pol, Swe, Tha, Tur
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages:
not available
Yes
Photo Mode:
Yes
not available
Remote Operation:
Yes
not available
Self-Timer Delay:
10
not available
Shooting Modes:
Auto, Movie, Scene
4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9 (16:9), 4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9 (4:3)
Supported Aspect Ratios:
not available
not available
3D:
No
Yes
On Screen Display (OSD):
not available
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Viewfinder
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
not available
Viewfinder Screen Size:
2.7"
Not available
Viewfinder Type:
not available
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Display
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Yes
Built-in Display:
Yes
not available
Display Aspect Ratio:
16:9
2.7"
Display Diagonal:
2.7"
not available
Display Resolution (Numeric):
230,400 Pixels
Yes
Touchscreen:
not available
Lcd
Display:
Lcd
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Shutter
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
1/25 รขยย 1/8000
Camera Shutter Speed:
1/25 - 1/10000
1/2 - 1/2000
Shutter Speed (Photo):
not available
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Flash
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
No
Built-in Flash:
No
No
Built-in Light:
No
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
White Balance
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Yes
Indoor White Balance:
not available
Auto, Cloudy, Indoor, Sunny
White Balance:
Outdoor
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Exposure
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
not available
Light Exposure Modes:
Auto
Miniature effect, Movie, Time lapse
Scene Modes:
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Portrait, Snow, Spotlight
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Focusing
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
0.03m
Closest Focusing Distance:
0.01m
not available
Face Detection:
Yes
Manual
Focus Adjustment:
Auto
not available
Smile Detection:
Yes
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Storage
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
Memory card
Camcorder Media Type:
Flash card
Dcf, Exif 2.2
Camera File System:
not available
Sd / sdhc / sdxc / sdio
Compatible Memory Cards:
Flash card
not available
Memory Slot:
2
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Image Sensor
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
1.67MP
Effective Megapixels (Image):
2.29MP
2.2MP
Effective Megapixels (Movie):
2.29MP
not available
Optical Sensor Resolution:
2.51 Pixels
1"
Optical Sensor Size:
1"
Mos bsi
Sensor Type:
Cmos
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Video
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
not available
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution:
50 Mbit/s
Full HD
HD Type:
HD
not available
Maximum Frame Rate:
60fps
1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480p
Supported Video Modes:
1080i, 1080p, 720p
Avchd, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Formats Supported:
Avc, Avchd, H.264, Mpeg, MPEG4, Rm, Ps
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels, 960 x 540 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolutions:
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
Yes
Full HD:
Yes
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Lens System
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
500x
Digital Zoom:
350x
28 - 1740
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent):
26.8 - 804
2.06 - 103
Focal Length Range (F-F):
1.9 - 57
Yes
Image Stabilizer:
Yes
Hybrid
Image Stabilizer Type:
Optical
4.2
Maximum Aperture Number:
1.8
1,740mm
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
not available
1.8
Minimum Aperture Number:
1.8
28mm
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
10mm
not available
Wide Angle Lens System:
Yes
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Key Features
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
Max Video Resolution:
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
50x
Optical Zoom:
30x
2.51MP
Total Megapixels:
9.2MP
211g
Weight:
190g
Panasonic
hcv180ebk
Projector
compared
Sony
hdrcx405
not available
Built-in Projector:
No