Sony HDR-CX450

Main info

  • FullHD 1920 × 1080 50p video recording
  • Carl Zeiss lens with 30× optical zoom (26.8 – 804 mm)
  • Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
  • 3-inch rotatable LCD display
  • Integrated NFC & WiFi - control camera remotely

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High Definition Handycam® camcorder
Aim for high impact in high definition with a Sony Full HD Handycam® camcorder that’s ready for action wherever you go. Shoot movies of everything, from wide open scenes to quick, intimate glances, with sophisticated features that make it simple to capture the feeling of the moment in great detail.

Optical SteadyShot™
Prevents shake to stabilise movies even when you move while shooting.

Intelligent Active mode
Smoothly compensates for shake with 5-axis image stabilisation even while jogging lightly.

Put smarter, speedier focus into play
Fast Intelligent AF autofocuses not only with exceptional speed, but with uncanny precision, as well.

Fast Intelligent AF works fast and smart
A new AF algorithm optimises communication between lens and image processor for extra-fast AF, and a state-of-the-art AF range prediction system keeps the subject in sharp focus.

Optical 30× zoom with 26.8 mm wide angle
The ZEISS™ lens’ vast 30× optical zoom range extends to 26.8 mm wide — an angle of view wide enough to coverexpansive scenes when it is difficult to step back to frame them.

Special effects add impact to movies
Handy functions and brilliant effects are at your command. Enjoy a time-lapse movie. Push a button to make a highlight clip. It’s amazing how far all the fun can go.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
2.29
Megapixels
2 megapixels
Sensor type
Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
1/5.8" type
Sensor size
1/5.8"
Imaging processor
BIONZ X
Minimum illumination
Standard: 6 lux (1/30 shutter speed)
Low: 3 lux (1/30 shutter speed)

Lens

Lens type
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar®
Focal length
26.8 – 804 mm
Optical zoom
30×
Digital zoom
350×
Aperture
f/1.8 – 4.0

Image stabilization

Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Sony OSS (Optical SteadyShot™)
Stabilization axis
5-axis

Video recording

Exposure modes
Auto
Manual
Digital filters
Yes
Video recording
Full HD 1920 × 1080
Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50p
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60i/50i
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p/25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
[HDV] 1440 × 1080 60i/50i
[HD] 1280 × 720 30p/25p
Movie format
AVCHD (Video: MPEG-4/H.264; Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.1 / Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.1 Creator)
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AAC-LC stereo)
MP4 (Video: XAVC S (H.264/MPEG4-AVC); Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
Bitrate
[FullHD] 50 Mbps (XAVC S)
[FullHD] 28 Mbps (AVCHD)
Shutter speed
1/10 000 – 1/6 sec

Photo recording

Photo function
Yes
Still image resolution
9.2 megapixels
Largest image size
4032 × 2272
Still image during movie recording
Yes
Still image file type
JPEG

Focusing

Autofocus modes
Auto
Manual
Face detection
Yes
Minimum focus distance
1 cm

Display

Display type
Clear Photo LCD Plus™
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
460 000
Articulation
Fully articulated
Touch screen
Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
None

Lightning

Flash
None
Video light
No

Audio

Audio system
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch
Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo
Linear PCM stereo
Microphone
Built-in zoom microphone
5.1 surround sound
Speaker
Monoaural

Memory

Recording media
Memory Card
Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
microSDXC (UHS-I)
Memory Stick Micro

Jacks

USB
microUSB 2.0
Microphone input
Yes
Headphone output
Yes
HDMI
microHDMI (Type D)
Composite output
Yes
S-video
No
DV
No
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
No
NFC
No
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Accessory Shoe
No

Other functions

Projector
No
GPS
No
Time lapse
Yes

Power source

Battery
NP-FV50 lithium battery
External power source
No

General

Color
Black
Height (mm)
59.5
Width (mm)
57
Depth (mm)
128.5
Weight (with battery and memory card)
250 g
Package contents
Camcorder
USB AC adapter
Lithium battery NP-FV50
microHDMI cable
microUSB cable

Dimensions and weights

Gross weight
0.631 kg
Package width
10.7 cm
Package height
16 cm
Package length
14 cm

Product codes

EAN
4548736021150
Manufacturer code
HDRCX450B.CEN

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