Sony DCR-SX41 8GB silver Handycam hybrid standard definition camcorder

This is your mission, should you choose to accept it . . .

Go ahead. Humor yourself. With its incredibly compact design — it measures only 1.25" W x 2" H x 2.38" D! — the Sony DCR-SX41 camcorder makes you feel like secret agent, on assignment to gather evidence or document secret activities. In addition to sleek stealth, your allies in this endeavor are a 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD image sensor capturing clear and detailed video, and a powerful Vario-Tessar lens with 60x optical zoom, enabling you to record subjects at great distances. Also, Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for unwanted camera shake. And should you fill the 8GB of built-in flash memory, you have the option of inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo memory cards for endless recording potential and compact, convenient file transfer. Further, a USB v2.0 terminal is the ideal interface for transferring video to a PC for editing or archiving.

You've got the touch

As the platform for composing, recording, and reviewing your video, a camcorder's viewscreen is one of its most important features. The Sony DCR-SX41's 2.7" LCD panel with 123K pixel resolution offers a wide, clear, colorful view of all your footage. Further, its touch-panel operation lets you operate functions like focus and exposure by simply touching the screen.

A familiar face

The Sony DCR-SX41's Face Index function makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it's time to play back video, all you have to do is search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.

Chemistry 101 — Your DCR-SX41's ionic battery

Because your new Sony DCR-SX41 digital camcorder is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it brings you more than just incredible power. First, because lithium has the third lightest atomic mass of any element, lithium-ion batteries are some of the lightest batteries available. Second, Lithium-ion batteries have a lower loss-of-charge rate overall in comparison with other battery types and they do not suffer from 'memory loss' or a decline in total energy capacity. The lithium-ion battery featured on your DCR-SX41 brings you light-weight, long-lasting and reliable power for your digital photography needs.

Comparison Specifications

Zoom power: 60x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom
Capture system: 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD sensor / 680K pixel gross
View screen: 2.7" wide touch panel LCD display / 123k pixels
Digital interfaces: High-speed USB 2.0 / A/V remote terminal
Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization
Shooting modes: Auto / Twilight / Candle / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Sports / Beach / Snow
Manual controls: Manual focus
Still-image abilities: JPEG recording / 250K pixels (16:9) / 340K pixels (4:3)

Additional Specifications

Video recording format: Standard-definition MPEG2 / NTSC color, EIA standards
Memory: 8GB built-in flash memory / support for Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar / 39-2340 (16:9), 44-2640 (4:3) @ 35mm equivalent / f/1.8-6.0 aperture
Lens: Focal distance: 1.8-108mm / shutter speed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 / focus: auto, manual
Convenience features: Face Index / Film Roll Index / Fader Effect (black, white)
Photo capture from video / slide show mode
Audio: Dolby Digital 2-channel stereo recording format / built-in zoom microphone
Battery: InfoLITHIUM Lithium-ion battery with Accu Power meter system
Supplied software: Picture Motion Browser v4.2.00 (not supported by Mac OS)
Multiple language display

Manufacturer Specifications

Recording/playback times (built-in memory): 120 min, HQ / 170 min, SP / 360 min, LP
Recording/playback times (16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo): 235 min, HQ / 340 min, SP / 715 min, LP
Manual lens cover