Sony HDR-CX440 60p Full HD Camcorder with 8GB Internal Memory, 9.2MP Stills, 26.8-804mm Focal Length, 30x Optical Zoom

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CHUCK M : Audio jack for external microphone?ANDREW R : No, I don't believe so.

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2023-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera for what I need!!

This camera has served me well over the years! My only complaint is the video format. In order to get MP4 videos, it records dual videos, and I have to delete the other format. Aside from that, I have used this camera to collect countless, priceless memories over the years!!

G R.

2022-11-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Decent Camera

I bought this camera couple days ago and it came in today, it is a pretty good budget handycam that isnt totally crappy. Its actually pretty good.

HampterMan

2022-08-25T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

JUST A VIDEO CAM

works ok, its a video cam for most uses. No special complicated features

VIDEOCAMFOR

2021-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Its very good, great and recommended this product to my

uuno

2020-08-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Functionality and ease of use

Purchased 0ver 5 years ago for multi cam wedding shoot

MSESYSINC

2020-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Has issues!

Will never buy a sony product again as I forgot they do stupid things. In order to delete a video off of this thing, they made it as hard as possible. Can not delete the files using your computer, just sad

Jacked

2020-04-05T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Problem in color capture after a few days

I bought it a month ago, and it worked well for a few days, but then the images and video capture became bluish. Something has gone wrong in the product.

deep_blue19

2020-03-07T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Alright camcorder for such outrageous price

This product is mediocre at best for functionality but too expensive for the average person without all the features and functions working or with it being such an old product

My_Gaming_TV

2019-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply a great camcorder

I bought this camera for work and it turned out to be just amazing. Plus it is easy to use.

nna22

2019-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

O.K.

I have it for over 3 years. There are some things that I do not like about it; bad audio quality in windy conditions, lots of software (editing/converting) does not recognize format used by this camcorder. And the lastly, thing is availability of replacements. For example simple cable to connect to PC can only be found with other things (that I do not need) for high price...

mechanic00

2019-06-24T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Great feature

i really love and enjoy using this product its very nice.

lionno1

2019-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Poor Video Quality, Great Features

I am disappointed with my purchase. The video quality is very poor compared to the Sony HDR-CX230 I purchased back in 2013. However, the Intelligent Active SteadyShot feature results in very smooth video.

K7501

2019-01-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

for the price of CX440 Video Camera great deal

This video camera has lots of functions that I'm still leaning to use. But the price was a great price for the fetures

CCRider

2018-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Worst purchaged product in my life

Copying videos from cam to computer is night mare. Never suggest this product to anyone.

panig

2018-09-26T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Disappointed

Won’t connect to iMac to use all of the extras the camera has.

Highpockets

2018-07-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

I got this a week ago and it is the best thing ever you need to buy it now!

Dillicon

2018-06-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellant features

LIGHT WEIGHT TAKES AWESOME PICTURES JUST NOW TRYING TO LIVE STREAM

CATHYK309

2018-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

---easy to use

The product is ery good, although I have been unable to connect the WiFi to either the TV or through my iPhone as the information suggest.

JP T.

2018-05-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice camcorder

I bought this item less than a week ago. I’ve used it for the first time and the quality of the video was great and pictures are awesome. Easy to use and very light weight.

Mrsbb

2018-04-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT FEATURES

PHENOMINAL PICTURE QUALITY. GREAT CAMERA. LIGHT WEIGHT AND EASY TO USE. THE COMPUTER/INTERNET/SMARTPHONE FUNCTIONS ARE TRICKY.

LT J.

2018-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Results

I received this camera last year, and I've been using it ever since. Smoothest handheld camera I have ever used.

AlexJuanSolo

2018-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I like the camera

I been using this camera for two months and this owl Just need to be captured on my camera!

Kanaka

2017-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Built in Microphone

After purchasing this handycam and shooting some sport videos I found out that you cannot shut off the microphone during filming. You only have 2 options for volume control Normal or Low level. It sure seems like they could have added 1 more feature OFF. There are times when you dont want all the background noise

silence l.

2017-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My best one

Very small size very high technology at any condition,especially low light and shaky condition,zoom can show any thing at any distance at the best quality

Ghanem

2017-11-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

good

i love this handycam so so so so so so so so so much

ioi9

2017-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Better then all my other ones!

I bought two previous cameras. The quality on both didn't excede my expectations however this has. And im very happy with it

Irthos

2017-08-22T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

worst camera i ever bought

the manual did no good, and I could not use the memory chip, or download the pictures onto my computer

nonefor y.

2017-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Complicated

I cant connect it to my TV wirelessly. It's too tiny.

qface

2017-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

my camera

this is a great product i recommend it. good costumer service.

alacran333

2017-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

JUST BOUGHT

Just bought CX-440 today and it seem like it will be easy to use. Liked the price and quiality.

DDG376

Sony HDR-CX440 Specifications

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

  • Supplied Software

    PC: PlayMemories Home and Music Transfer (via download); MAC: Music Transfer, PlayMemories Online Uploader, Wireless Auto Import (by download)

  • Image Stabilization

    Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)

  • Wi-Fi

    Send to Smartphone Control with Smartphone Multi Camera Control Live Streaming

  • Wi-Fi

    Send to Smartphone Control with Smartphone Multi Camera Control Live Streaming

  • Intelligent Auto

    Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light

  • x.v.Color

    Yes

  • Face Detection

    Yes

  • Smile Shutter technology

    Dual Capture / Always On / Off

  • Airplane Mode

    Yes

  • Wi-Fi Functionality

    Remote control with mobile device, send to Smartphone, send to PC

  • Motion Shot Video

    Yes

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Manual

  • Media/Battery Indicator

    Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity)

  • View & Index

    Event

  • Still Image Playback Options

    Slide Show

  • Picture Effects

    Yes

  • Video Playback Options

    Highlight Movie Maker Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible)

  • Self Timer

    Yes

  • Power Save Mode

    Yes

  • Red-Eye Reduction

    Yes (On/Off)

  • Date / Time Stamp

    Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)

  • Erase/Protect

    Yes / Yes

  • Built-in USB Cable

    Yes (USB Charge Available)

  • Self Recording

    Yes

  • Multiple Language Display

    English; Brazilian Portuguese; Canadian French; Spanish

  • Fader Effect(s)

    White / Black

  • Shutter Speeds

    Shutter Speed(Standard): 1/30 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range) 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed(Manual lris Control) 1/30 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed(Manual Shutter) 1/8 - 1/10000

  • Self-timer

    Approx. 10sec. (Still Image)

  • Drive Mode

    Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer

  • Minimum Illumination

    Standard: 6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)

  • Exposure Settings

    Auto, Manual (Menu)

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow

  • Metering Modes

    Multi-segment

  • Noise Reduction

    Yes

  • White Balance Mode

    Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor

  • Manual Iris Control

    F1.8 - F10

  • Auto Iris Control

    F1.8 - F10

  • Gain Control

    Auto

  • LOW LUX Mode

    Yes

  • Backlight Compensation

    Yes (Auto)

  • Focus Area

    Full range Focus

  • AF Modes

    Auto / Manual (Menu)

  • Focus System

    Contrast AF

  • Lifestyle

    SEL-asset-424038

  • Pixel Gross

    Approx. 2510K pixels

  • Color Filter System

    RGB primary color filters

  • Effective Picture Resolution

    Approx. 2290K pixels (16:9) / Approx. 1710K pixels (4:3)

  • maging Sensor

    1/5.8'' (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

  • Processor

    BIONZ X image processor

  • NFC

    Yes (One-touch remote / One-touch sharing) (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)

  • HDMI Terminal

    Yes (HDMI micro)

  • Memory Card Slot

    Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

  • HD Output

    HDMI Out (micro)(supplied)

  • SD Output

    Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately))

  • PhotoTV HD

    Yes

  • USB Port(s)

    TypeA (built-in) / USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)

  • BRAVIA Sync

    Yes

  • Projector Input

    Yes (HDMI micro)

  • LCD Type

    6.7cm (2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide (16:9)

  • Coverage

    1

  • Angle Adjustment

    Opening Angle

  • Brightness Control

    Yes (Menu)

  • Grid Display

    Grid Line

  • Optical Zoom

    30x

  • Lens Stabilization

    Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele) (13/32inch - 31 1/2inch)

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar

  • Aperture

    F1.8-F4.0

  • Digital Zoom

    350x

  • Focal Distance

    f= 1.9-57.0mm (3/32 - 2 1/4 inch)

  • Clear Image Zoom

    60x

  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

    Movie Mode: f=26.8-804.0mm (1 1/16-31 3/4inch) (16:9)
    Photo Mode: f=26.8-804.0mm (1 1/16-31 3/4inch) (16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm (1 5/16-38 3/4inch) (4:3)

  • Battery Type

    NP-BX1

  • Power Requirements

    3.6V (battery pack); 5.0V (AC Adapter)

  • Power Consumption (in Operation)

    LCD: HD: 2.1W

  • Video Resolution

    HD:1920x1080/60p (PS), 60i (FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ,LP); MP4: 1280x720 30p; XAVC S HD: 1920x1080/60p, 30p

  • Movie Recording Rate(Avg Bit Rate/VBR)

    HD PS:Approx.28Mbps / FX:Approx.24Mbps / FH:Approx.17Mbps / HQ:Approx.9Mbps / LP:Approx.5Mbps; MP4: Approx.3Mbps; XAVC S HD: Approx.50Mbps

  • Audio Format

    Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch (48kHz/16bit)

  • Video Mode

    HD: MPEG4-AVC / H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; XAVC S format MPEG4-AVC/H264

  • Still Image Size 16:9

    Movie Mode: L: 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); Photo Mode: L: 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

  • Still Image Mode

    JPEG

  • Media Type

    Internal Flash Memory; XAVC S HD: Micro SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher); AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)

  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution

    9.2 megapixels

  • Still Image Size 4:3

    Photo Mode: L: 6.9 megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272); S: 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)

  • Video Actual (Pixel)

    Approx. 2290K pixels (16:9)

  • Recording and Playback Times

    AVCHD PS: Approx. 0h35m (approx.0h35m) AVCHD FX: Approx. 0h35m (approx.0h35m) AVCHD FH: Approx. 0h50m (approx.0h50m) AVCHD HQ: Approx. 1h15m (approx.1h05m) AVCHD LP: Approx. 1h55m (Approx.1h40m) XAVC S HD: Approx. 0h15m (approx.0h15m)

  • Video Signal

    HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in Zoom Microphone / Monaural Speaker

  • Photo Capture from Movie

    2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

  • Dual Record

    L: 9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272)
    S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

  • Internal Media

    Flash Memory 8GB

  • Mic Level Control

    Yes (2 steps)

  • Still Image File Format

    DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

  • Wind Position

    Yes (Off/On)

  • Dual Video Recording

    Yes

  • Dimensions

    2.25 x 2.37 x 5.12" / 57.15 x 60.20 x 130.05mm (including supplied battery)

  • Weight

    Main Unit Only: 6.7oz / 189.94g
    Total with NP-BX1: 7.6oz / 215.46g

  • UPC Code

    027242886131

15 Accessories for Sony HDR-CX440 60p Full HD Camcorder with 8GB Internal Memory, 9.2MP Stills, 26.8-804mm Focal Length, 30x Optical Zoom

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  • Batteries & Power Supply (5)
  • Grips & Handles (1)
  • Bags & Cases (4)
  • Extended Warranty (4)

About Sony HDR-CX440

FEATURED REVIEWS

No regrets with purchase!

By SMead

This is my first full HD camcorder and I have found it easy to use and easy to set up. I'm also very pleased with the picture quality and size of the camera. Also the software provided by Sony is easy to use. No regrets with the purchase of this camera.

Beautiful photos

By 1Amateur

Zooms quickly, focus response is good, light weight, great photos & videos. This amateur photographer can use it and obtain great photos.

Full HD 60p Camcorder
Create clearer, more shareable memories with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. Your videos will thrive with Full HD/60p resolution, a 26.8mm wide angle ZEISS lens and 30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom. You can create highlight videos from multiple clips in MP4 and share using the built-in Wi-Fi or even broadcast LIVE from your camcorder using Ustream (4) live streaming.

50Mbps XAVC S (3) 1920x1080 at 60P, AVCHD and MP4 Codecs
Create cinematic video in high definition 1920 x 1080 30p/60p up to 50Mbps in XAVC S3 and high quality 9.2MP still images. XAVC S (3) format uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while saving files in a MP4 wrapper which allows for extensive record times and easy editing. Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.

26.8mm ZEISS Lens w/30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom
Not only is this 26.8mm wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Tessar lens ideal for capturing grand landscapes, but also allows you to get amazingly close with 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom. Most digital zooms use electronic cropping to get closer to the subject, resulting in un-sharp images. With Clear Image Zoom the powerful processor compares patterns found in adjacent pixels and creates new pixels to match selected patterns, resulting in more realistic, higher-quality images. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for closer photos and video.

2.7 Inch Clear Photo Plus LCD Display
The 2.7 inch (16:9) Clear Photo LCD (230K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily - even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.

Automatically Creates Highlight Video in MP4
Highlight Movie Maker produces a short highlight movie clip to share and enjoy instantly. Using an advanced algorithm, based on the motion gyro, Highlight Movie Maker selects the best scenes from your videos and automatically creates a MP4 highlight video from multiple clips.

Connect, Control, Backup & Share Wirelessly w/ NFC (2)/WiFi
Easily connect to an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet with Wi-Fi and the PlayMemories Mobile app to control the camcorder (Rec, photo, zoom) or instantly transfer and share movies and photos via your mobile device. NFC (2) (Near Field Communication) makes it even easier to connect to NFC (2) compatible mobile devices with one touch.

Broadcast LIVE from Your Camcorder w/ Ustream (4)
Share the adventure as it happens via Ustream (4) live streaming. Now your circle of friends and family can share the excitement in real time by simply logging in to Ustream (4) from anywhere. You can also link your favorite social accounts with the streaming to notify your friends when you start streaming video.

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 for charging or file transfer 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. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time.

Face Detection with Voice Enhancement and Noise Reduction
Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Get Creative w/ 7 Picture Effects for Video and Still Photos
Picture Effects add a new level of expression to video and photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. There are seven different effects such as partial color to make your focal point stand out, or watercolor which looks like a painting.

Multi-camera Control
Add a different point of view by including other camera angles to your movies. The camcorder connects to compatible cameras (5)- like an Action Cam - via Wi-Fi and uses the camcorder's LCD to preview what the other cameras are seeing and simultaneously start recording on all synced cameras. Use PlayMemories Home (6) to easily edit a multi-view movie for a great video experience.


1 - Requires a PlayMemories Mobile app installed on compatible Android or iOS device.
2 - Requires NFC-compatible mobile device. Check device's user manual for compatibility.
3 - Class 10+ SDXC memory card is required for recording in XAVC S.
4 - Requires a UstreamID, password and Wi-Fi setting need to be stored in the camcorder.
5 - Requires compatible Sony camera (sold separately) with Wi-Fi and PlayMemories Mobile.
6 - PlayMemories Home available as a free download on the official website.

Sony HDR-CX440 Features

  • 50Mbps XAVC S3 1920x1080 at 60P, AVCHD and MP4 codecs
  • 26.8mm ZEISS Lens w/30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom
  • 2.7" Clear Photo Plus LCD display
  • Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/Active mode
  • 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 with 7 picture effects for video and still photos
  • Multi-camera control

Key Features

  • 2.7 Clear Photo Plus LCD display
  • Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
  • Multi-camera control

What's in the box:

  • Sony HDR-CX440 60p Full HD Camcorder with 8GB Internal Memory
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack NPBX1
  • AC Adapter
  • USB Connection
  • HDMI Cable
  • Sony 1 Year Parts and 90 Day Labor Limited Warranty