Sony HD Video Recording HDRCX440 Handycam Camcorder

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 281 ratings

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Last update: 08-13-2024


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Refer the user manual below for troubleshooting
26.8mm ZEISS Lens w/30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom
View on 2.7" Clear Photo Plus LCD display
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/Active mode. HDMI Terminal:Yes (HDMI micro)
Automatically creates highlight video in MP4 from multiple clips
Connect, control, backup and share wirelessly with NFC2/Wi-Fi
Broadcast LIVE from your camcorder using Ustream4 live-streaming
Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
Face Detection with voice enhancement and noise reduction
Get creative w/ 7 picture effects for video and still photos
Full HD Video/ 9.2MP Stills
Exmor R CMOS senso
8GB Internal Memory
Zeiss 30x Optical Zoom Lens
Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization
XAVC S Recoding, AVCHD, and MP4
2.7-Inch Flip-Out LCD Viewscreen
Built-In Wi-Fi w/NFC, Multi Camera Control

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Top reviews from the United States

Steve R
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive little camcorder
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2017
I'm really amazed at how much they can put into such a lightweight camera these days. I have owned several Sony camcorders over the years. This one isn't my favorite but it's damn nice. The manual lens cover works fine (my other opens automaticly) and it turns on and off by opening and closing the view screen (no independent on/off switch or viewfinder). I knew that when I bought it so I was ready for that. I used it for my nephew's wedding and the footage looks great. I installed the app and it's great. It gives the capability to zoom in and out and, if you have up to six working together, you could control them all. There's a live broadcast feature I didn't use but should be great too. This is a good alternative to the more expensive GoPro IF you aren't wearing it. It's extremely light and seems cheap but works very well for me.
LifeIsGood
4.0 out of 5 stars A budget HD camcorder you can really like, but not one you'll love
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2015
Bought this to replace an earlier Sony HD digital camcorder. Love the small size. Accepts microSD cards to record. Does have a built-in memory (8 GB), which is enough for a little over an hour of HD recording, but I recommend getting a card (32GB or 64GB) so you don't worry about space. Microphone is surprisingly good in a camera this small, but if you really care about sound you will need a different way to record it as this camera does not have a microphone jack.

There are a lot of good things about this camera. The picture is good, the USB cable is attached so you don't lose it, and it's very easy to carry and use. However, I just have a couple gripes that prevented a full five stars. First, night shots are decent but not great. Recording outside is great, and recording inside in well-lighted conditions is also great, but inside with low light is not. I know this isn't a high-end camera, but that feature has been around for years, so it could easily have been included. Also, you cannot make video recording adjustments on the fly. That is, if the circumstances change (say, from bright daylight to overcast or from outdoors to indoors), you have to stop recording to make any changes in the settings. Maybe it's a "safety" feature, but I don't like it. Also, the camera defaults to internal memory for recording even with a card inserted. The camera will switch over to the card while recording automatically, but your video will suffer.

Great HD camcorder on a budget, but people who need great sound or low-light video should look elsewhere.
P. SAYAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Live Streaming and USB Power Charger Issues Resolution
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
After attempting to figure out why I kept getting a message "only playback possible during use power supply". So, if you want to use this to livestream or if you're a teacher and want to use this with your online classes just attach the USB cable that's sticking out of the right side by the power light to a USB cable and then use the AC from Sony - only the ones from Sony work. This will keep your camera powered. In the secret door to the left behind the screen door is where you find the HDMI input port. Purchase a HDMI cable that has a mini HDMI and a full size HDMI male plugs. After that I got an adapter " A USB Video Capture " external device. This system fired right up. It took time to figure it out. Works Great. Frustrating, though to go all through this.
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P. SAYAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Live Streaming and USB Power Charger Issues Resolution
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
After attempting to figure out why I kept getting a message "only playback possible during use power supply". So, if you want to use this to livestream or if you're a teacher and want to use this with your online classes just attach the USB cable that's sticking out of the right side by the power light to a USB cable and then use the AC from Sony - only the ones from Sony work. This will keep your camera powered. In the secret door to the left behind the screen door is where you find the HDMI input port. Purchase a HDMI cable that has a mini HDMI and a full size HDMI male plugs. After that I got an adapter " A USB Video Capture " external device. This system fired right up. It took time to figure it out. Works Great. Frustrating, though to go all through this.
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Amazon234
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Use High Quality Video
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
This was a gift for a middle-school-er. She was able to start using it right away. The videos are very clear and the stabilizer keep things from bouncing around as she panned over everything. The grip and screen make the camera easy to use and she had the menus down in very little time. The videos displayed directly from the camera to the HD TV easily. Individual pictures are equally good. This is a very good value for someone who wants videos more than individual shots.
Darren D.
1.0 out of 5 stars NOT CAMERA FOR ONE WHO NEEDS ANY ZOOM ONLY GOOD UPCLOSE NOT CAM 4 WILDLIFE PHOTOS
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016
TRY TWO BOTH OFFER NO ZOOM I WAS ABLE SEE MY DOG AT 28 FT MAX ZOOM STILL WAS ABLE TO SEE HIS HEAD IF THEY WORK PROPER U SHOULD BEEN ABLE ZOOM IN ON A FLEA GOT ME 2 LEMONS ON SAME WEEK HALF OR THERE NOT GOOD CAMERA I WAS NOT ABLE TO ZOOM IN ON MY 50 YD RANGE TARGET TO SEE ON PAPER WHERE MY 12GA SLUGS HIT SAD 50 YARDS 60X ZOOM I WAS NOT ABLE SEE MY 1'' HOLES IN SHEET PAPER HAD ON FULL SHEET OF PLYWOOD DID OFFER GREAT FEEL IT IS VARY LITE OVER MY OLDER SONY HDR 290B ONE THING I DID NOT LIKE USE THEM TINY MICRO SD CARDS AND BATTERYS ARE TINY NOT SURE HOW SMALL BATTERY WILL HOLD UP IN COLD WEATHER USED TO TYPE CLIPS ON REAR OF CAMERA MUCH LARGER THESE YOU FORCED TO OPEN UP THE CAMERA THEN OPEN THE BATTERY DOOR PUSH TINY BUTTON POP OUT DEAD BATTERY JUST SWITCH TAKES MORE TIME THEN OLDER SONY CAMS I OWN IN PAST 3 YRS IM NO WAY IMPRESSED THIS DUE FACT BATTERY SIZE // USE MICRO SD AND LACK OF ZOOM DOES NOT OFFER DIGITAL 320X ZOOM THEN CHEAPER CAMS OFFERS THIS CAM AT WALMART SALES $198 HERE $300+ THATS $100 I COULD HAD SAVED IF I WENT TO WALMART

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