Panasonic
hcv770

vs

Sony
hdr cx240

Panasonic hcv770

Sony hdr cx240

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Panasonic hcv770 alternatives

Sony hdr cx240 alternatives

specs

Panasonic
hcv770

Technical Details
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

5.1 channels
Audio Output Channels:
not available
Surround
Microphone Operation Mode:
not available
1|2 to 1|2000 Seconds
Shutter Speed:
not available
Yes
USB Charging:
not available

Panasonic
hcv770

Other Features
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Yes
Accessories Included:
not available
F/1.8 - 3.6
Aperture Range (F-F):
1.9 - 4
Yes
Audio Output:
not available
73mm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
not available
TTL Contrast Detection
Focus:
not available
AV
I/O Ports:
not available
120MB
Internal Memory:
not available
Programme| Automatic
Light Exposure Control:
not available
Yes
Low Light Sensitivity:
not available
Yes
Manual Focus:
Yes
not available
Night Mode:
Yes
1 X Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery - 1940 MAh (Included)|Built-in Speaker| Takes Photos While Film Recording| USB Charging| Intelligent Auto (IA)| Time-Lapse Recording| Level Shot Function| Creative Control| Twin Camera Function| Baby Monitor Mode
Other Features:
not available
Miniature| 8mm Movie| Silent Movie
Picture Effects:
not available
AVCHD AVCHD Progressive|iFrame | MP4 MP4
Recording Format:
not available
SD|SDHC|SDXC Memory Card
Recording Media:
not available
not available
Spotlight:
No
1
USB 2.0 Connectors:
not available
Yes
USB Port:
not available
Avc, MP4
Video Compression Formats:
not available
Yes
Wireless Connection:
not available

Panasonic
hcv770

Packaging Content
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Yes
AC Adapter Included:
Yes
Yes
Batteries Included:
Yes
HD Writer AE 5.2
Bundled Software:
PlayMemories Home
Dc, Hdmi, Usb
Cables Included:
Hdmi, Usb
not available
Hand Strap:
Yes
not available
Handheld Remote Control:
No
not available
Included Memory Card Size:
8GB
not available
Quick Start Guide:
Yes

Panasonic
hcv770

Weight & Dimensions
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

73mm
Height:
59.5mm
139mm
Depth:
128mm
65mm
Width:
54mm

Panasonic
hcv770

Battery
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

1,940mAh
Battery Capacity:
not available
Rechargable
Battery Technology:
not available
not available
Battery Type:
NP-FV50
3.6V
Battery Voltage:
not available
1h
Maximum Battery Life:
not available
1h
Video Recording Time:
not available

Panasonic
hcv770

Network
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Ieee 802.11b, Ieee 802.11g, Ieee 802.11n
Wi-Fi Standards:
not available
No
Ethernet LAN:
not available
Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC):
not available
Yes
Wi-Fi:
not available
No
Bluetooth:
not available

Panasonic
hcv770

Ports & Interfaces
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

1
Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) Out:
not available
not available
Composite Video Out:
Yes
Yes
DC-in Jack:
not available
1
HDMI Port:
not available
Yes
Headphone Output:
not available
1
Micro-USB 2.0 Ports Quantity:
not available
Yes
Microphone In:
not available
1
Mini HDMI Port:
not available
not available
S-Video In:
No
No
S-Video Out:
No
1
USB 2.0 Port:
1
Yes
USB Connectivity:
not available
1 x usb, 1 x usb 2.0 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x hdmi output (19 pin micro hdmi type D), Usb 2
USB Connector Type:
not available
Yes
HDMI:
Yes
not available
PictBridge:
No

Panasonic
hcv770

Audio
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

MP4, Aac
Audio Formats Supported:
not available
Dolby digital 2.0/5.1
Audio System:
Dolby digital
Yes
Built-in Microphone:
Yes
Yes
Built-in Speaker:
Yes
3.5 mm
Microphone Connectivity:
not available

Panasonic
hcv770

Still Image
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Jpg
Image Formats Supported:
Jpg
6528 x 3672 pixels
Maximum Image Resolution:
4032 x 2272 pixels
1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 3264 x 2448, 3984 x 2656, 4736x2664, 640 x 480, 6528x3672
Still Image Resolution:
4032 x 2272

Panasonic
hcv770

Design
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Black
Colour:
Black
not available
Tripod Mountable:
Yes

Panasonic
hcv770

Camera
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

not available
Back Light Compensation:
Yes
Handheld
Camcorder Type:
Camcorders
Crystal engine PRO+
Image Processor:
Bionz
2lx
Minimum Illumination:
6lx
Ara, Chi (SIMPL), Chi (TR), Eng, Per, Tha
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages:
not available
Yes
Photo Mode:
not available
No
3D:
No
Yes
On Screen Display (OSD):
not available

Panasonic
hcv770

Viewfinder
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

not available
Viewfinder:
230,000 Pixels
3"
Viewfinder Screen Size:
not available
not available
Viewfinder Type:
Electronic

Panasonic
hcv770

Display
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Yes
Built-in Display:
Yes
not available
Display Aspect Ratio:
16:9
3"
Display Diagonal:
2.7"
460,800 Pixels
Display Resolution (Numeric):
230,000 Pixels
Yes
Vari-Angle LCD Display:
not available
Yes
Touchscreen:
No
Lcd
Display:
Lcd

Panasonic
hcv770

Shutter
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Normal: 1|2000 - 1|2 - Auto Slow: 1|8000 - 1|25
Camera Shutter Speed:
1/60 - 1/10000
1/2 - 1/2000
Shutter Speed (Photo):
not available
1/25 - 1/8000
Shutter Speed (Video):
not available

Panasonic
hcv770

Flash
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

No
Built-in Flash:
No
No
Built-in Light:
No
Yes
Shoe Mounting Point:
Yes
Cold
Shoe Mounting Point Type:
not available

Panasonic
hcv770

White Balance
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Yes
Indoor White Balance:
Yes
not available
Onepush White Balance:
Yes
not available
Outdoor White Balance:
Yes
Auto, Cloudy, Indoor, Sunny
White Balance:
Auto, Outdoor

Panasonic
hcv770

Exposure
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Auto, Programme
Light Exposure Modes:
not available
Movie, Miniature effect, Time lapse
Scene Modes:
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night landscape, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset

Panasonic
hcv770

Focusing
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

not available
Face Detection:
Yes
Manual
Focus Adjustment:
Manual
not available
Smile Detection:
Yes

Panasonic
hcv770

Storage
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

Memory card
Camcorder Media Type:
Memory card
Dcf, Exif 2.2
Camera File System:
not available
Sd / sdhc / sdxc / sdio
Compatible Memory Cards:
Memory stick, Sd / sdhc / sdxc / sdio
not available
Disc Types Supported:
N
not available
Flash Memory:
8GB
not available
Memory Slot:
1

Panasonic
hcv770

Image Sensor
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

6.03MP
Effective Megapixels (Image):
9.2MP
6.03MP
Effective Megapixels (Movie):
not available
1"
Optical Sensor Size:
1"
Mos bsi
Sensor Type:
Cmos

Panasonic
hcv770

Video
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

72 Mbit/s
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution:
not available
Full HD
HD Type:
Full HD
50fps
Maximum Frame Rate:
not available
2160p, 1080p, 720p, 540p
Supported Video Modes:
1080i, 1080p, 720p
Avchd, H.264, MP4
Video Formats Supported:
H.264, MPEG4, Avc, Avchd, Mpeg
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels, 960 x 540 pixels
Video Resolutions:
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1440 x 1080 pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels
Yes
Full HD:
Yes

Panasonic
hcv770

Lens System
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

1,500x
Digital Zoom:
320x
49mm
Filter Size:
not available
29.5 - 752
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent):
29.8 - 804
4.08 - 81.6
Focal Length Range (F-F):
2.1 - 57
Yes
Image Stabilizer:
Yes
Hybrid
Image Stabilizer Type:
Y
No
Interchangeable Lens:
No
3.6
Maximum Aperture Number:
not available
752mm
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
not available
1.8
Minimum Aperture Number:
1.8
29.5mm
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
not available
Yes
Wide Angle Lens System:
Yes

Panasonic
hcv770

Projector
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

No
Built-in Projector:
No

Panasonic
hcv770

Key Features
compared

Sony
hdr cx240

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
Max Video Resolution:
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
20x
Optical Zoom:
27x
12.76MP
Total Megapixels:
9.2MP
353g
Weight:
190g