Electronics For Everyone

Chic design meets impressive performance in the ultra-compact DCR-SX40 Handycam camcorder. Conveniently flexible, it can record video to 4 GB of embedded memory or removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures crisp, high-resolution images and its 60x optical zoom brings the action up close and personal. Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. The 2.7-inch wide touch-panel LCD provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution, and rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Its compact design is ideal for travel or everyday use.

User Reviews about Sony DCRSX40 L Palm-Sized camcorder with 60X Optical Zoom (Blue)

I am very please with this purchase. The camcorder is very easy to use. -- Very pleased

This was my first camcorder. I wasn't sure how much I'd use it and didn't want to lash out on something that gathered dust. I soon became addicted and quickly outgrew this little machine.

Pros: Easy to use, light, small. The sound is surprisingly good. You can carry it everywhere in a small bag, ready for those unexpected moments.
Cons: The images are adequate but far from wow-factor crisp. The colours are a tad washed out.

One can't expect too much from an entry level camcorder. If you just want something to capture family memories and prefer not to spend a lot of money, this may be just the thing. However if, like me, you start to get interested, you'll soon be on the lookout for something more.
-- Ordinary picture quality

Yes, very easy to use. The on-screen menu system is intuitive. If you're vaguely familiar with digital video, there's no need to read the manual at all. One of the truly great features for me is that there is NO NEED to install ANY software in order to connect the camera to the computer and transfer the data. Video and stills are held in easy to find folders and you can simply drag and drop them into your computer folder.

The on-camera review function is greatly facilitated by it's display-by-date design. You simply browse the dates and it shows you thumbnails of each video shot on that date. Click one to view it. Very easy. -- Sony DCR-SX40 lives up to solid Sony reputation

I bought this handy cam for my daughter. She really loves it, very easy to use and the battery lasts good. I would recommend it for someone looking for a easy to use camera, at a good price. I really recommend using amazon for any purchases!! -- sony cam