Design
| Weight i | 181 g (1 other) |
| Screen Size i | 2.7" (25 others) |
| Thickness i | 117 mm (4 others) |
| Height i | 57 mm (10 others) |
| Volume i | 353.46 cm³ |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 1080 x 60 fps (55 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (143 others) |
| Has af tracking i | ✔ (41 others) |
Optics
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 8.9 MP (6 others) |
| Has a bsi sensor i | ✔ (41 others) |
| Has a cmos sensor i | ✔ (134 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✔ (114 others) |
Audio
| Has a stereo microphone i | ✔ (108 others) |
Battery
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (136 others) |
| Battery Power i | 1050 mAh (2 others) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✔ (123 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (167 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (164 others) |
Connectivity & Features
| Has an hdmi output i | ✔ (137 others) |
| Has a built in usb male connector i | ✔ (13 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Sony HDR-CX280 battery?
At 1050 mAh, the Sony HDR-CX280 is 51% below the category average for battery capacity, ranking #76 out of 110 — see ranking camcorder products.
Is the Sony HDR-CX280 lightweight?
Yes. At 181 g, the Sony HDR-CX280 is 29% below the category average for weight, ranking #68 out of 158 — see ranking camcorder products.
How big is the Sony HDR-CX280 screen?
At 2.7", the Sony HDR-CX280 is 13% below the category average for screen size, ranking #112 out of 149 — see ranking camcorder products.
How does it compare?
How does the Sony HDR-CX280's weight compare to similar camcorderss?
At 181 g, the Sony HDR-CX280 leads the Sony FDR-AX40 (610 g) by 70%.
How does the Sony HDR-CX280's main camera megapixels compare to similar camcorderss?
At 8.9 MP, the Sony HDR-CX280 trails the Sony HDR-PJ810 (24.5 MP) by 64%.
How does the Sony HDR-CX280's battery capacity compare to similar camcorderss?
At 1050 mAh, the Sony HDR-CX280 trails the Sony HDR-TD20VE (2060 mAh) by 49%.
How does the Sony HDR-CX280's screen size compare to similar camcorderss?
At 2.7", the Sony HDR-CX280 trails the Sony HDR-TD20VE (3.5") by 23%.