An ideal solution for recording just about any occasion, the ultra-compact DCR-SX45 Handycam® camcorder features a 3.0" touch-screen LCD (230K), a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 70x extended zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots-even from far away. There's also a convenient built-in LED video light which makes it easier to capture low-light situations.

70x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 60x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining image quality.

SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode

Steadyshot® image stabilization with Active Mode allows for a greater degree of image stabilization over the well known, Sony developed, SteadyShot stabilization that has been used for years, giving you more stable video even when on the move or in low light circumstances.

Face Detection

Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your TV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder's handy playback features.

Film Roll / Face Index

With Film Roll Index, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and creates scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes). Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.

3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus^TM display (230K)

The 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus^TM display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.

Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic

The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge

The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it.

Auto Lens Cover

The automatic lens cover protects the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens from scratches during transport or while not in use by closing the lens cover automatically when the camera is shut off.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens

The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Intelligent Auto (36 different scene combinations possible)

Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from seven distinct scene modes (36 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Macro, Portait, Tripod.

Built-in LED video light

The DCR-SX45 features an LED light that can assist in low-light situations giving you more flexibility when capturing your video.

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC9. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.

Dual Media card slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the DCR-SX45 accepts Memory Stick Duo^TM / Memory Stick PRO Duo^TM / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo^TM media and SD/SDHC media (sold separately).

Product Specifications

Weights and Measurements

    * Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 52.5mm x 57mm x123.5mm

    * Weight (Approx.) : Approx.9.5oz(NP-FV30(supplied battery)); Approx.9.9oz(NP-FV50); Approx.11.5oz(NP-FV70); Approx.15.0oz(NP-FV100)

Exposure System

    * Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot

    * Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)

    * Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Twilight / Candle / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Sports / Beach / Snow

    * Noise Reduction : Yes

    * White Balance Mode : Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor

    * Minimum Illumination : Auto Slow Shutter: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)

    * Auto Iris Control : F1.8 - F26

    * Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)

    * Gain Control : Auto

Advanced Features

    * Face Detection : Yes

    * Image Stabilization : Electrical SteadyShot^TM image stabilization w / Active mode (Wide to Tele)

    * Intelligent Auto : Portrait / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro

Imaging Sensor

    * Imaging Sensor : 1/8" (2.25mm) Advanced HAD® (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager

    * Processor : Sony® Imaging processor

    * Pixel Gross : Approx. 680K pixels

    * Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 470K pixels (4:3)

    * Color Filter System : YeCyMgG mosaic filters

Optics/Lens

    * Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®

    * Aperture : F1.8-6.0

    * Optical Zoom : 60x

    * Digital Zoom : 2000x

    * Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3); Movie Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3)

    * Filter Diameter : 37mm

    * Minimum Focus Distance : Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 150cm (Tele), Approx.38cm (Tele Macro)

    * Extended Zoom : 70x

    * Focal Distance : f = 1.8mm - 108mm

    * Steady Shot Mode:Active : 46mm - 2760mm (16:3)

Interface

    * Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo^TM and SD/SDHC/SDXC media compatible

    * SD Output : Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)); S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately))

    * USB Port(s) : TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage)

    * DVDirect : Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported (sold separately))

    * Remote Jack : A/V Remote terminal

    * Direct Copy : Yes

    * A/V Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Remote

    * DC IN : Yes

Drive System

    * Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer

    * Shutter Speeds : Auto Control Range: 1 / 4 - 1 / 4000; Self-timer: 10sec. (Still Image); Standard: 1 / 60-1 / 500; Auto: 1 / 60 - 1 / 500; Scene Selection: 1 / 60 - 1 / 4000 1 / 4 - 1 / 500 (Candle mode / "MOVIE"position only); Auto (Auto Slow Shutter ON): 1 / 30 - 1 / 500; Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF): 1 / 60 - 1 / 500

Focus Control

    * Focus System : Contrast AF

    * AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

    * Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus

    * AF Illuminator : Yes

Camera

    * Camera Type : Digital STD Video Camera Recorder

Convenience Features

    * Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)

    * Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto

    * S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)

    * Fader Effect(s) : White / Black

    * Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date / Time, Camera info)

    * Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes

    * Media/Battery Indicator : Yes / Yes

    * Power Save Mode : Auto Shut-off (5 minutes)

    * Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show; Playback Zoom (1.1x-5x) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever)

    * Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available)

    * Built-in Video Light Coverage : Approx. 30cm-150cm

    * Easy Handycam/Help Function : -/-

    * Menu Customization : Yes

    * Multiple Language Display : English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish

    * One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu)

    * View & Index : Data Index / Film Roll / Face

Recording

    * Media Type : Optional Memory Stick Duo^TM, Memory Stick PRO Duo^TM, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo^TM, SD, SDHC

    * Still Image Mode : JPEG

    * Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 470K pixels

    * Video Format : MPEG2-PS

    * Video Mode : HQ: 9Mbps / SP: 6Mbps / LP: 3Mbps

    * Video Resolution : 720x480/60i

    * Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx. 410K pixels (16:9), Approx. 470K pixels (4:3)

    * Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

    * Photo Capture from Movie : 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)

    * Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creater

    * Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monaural Speaker

    * Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)

    * Still Image File Format : DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.21 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

    * Still Image Size(Photo Mode) : 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)

    * Wind Position : Yes (Auto)

Weights and Measurements

    * Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 8.1 oz (230g)

    * Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 2 1/8" x 2 1/4" x 4 7/8" (52.5mm x 57mm x123.5mm)

    * Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : Approx. 8.1 oz

Power

    * Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower^TM Meter System (NP-FV30)

    * Battery Capacity : Typical: 3.6Wh (500mAh), Minimum: 3.6Wh (500mAh)

    * Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

LCD Display

    * LCD Type : 3.0" Touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus^TM (230K pixels)

    * Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.

    * Brightness Control : Yes (LCD Backlight Level, LCD Bright)

    * Coverage : 1

    * Live View : Yes

    * Grid Display : Guide Frame

    * Touch Panel : Yes

Software

    * Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver. 5.3

    * Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7. PMB software is not Mac® compatible.

In the Box

    * Power Cord (1)

    * CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) (1)

    * Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)

    * A/V Connecting Cable (1)

    * "Operating Guide" (1)

    * AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)

    * USB Connection Support Cable (1)