The Sony DCR-DVD 405 came out in 2006 to replace one of Sony’s successful DVD camcorders, the DCR-DVD 403. The DCR-DVD 405 is equipped with a 1/3-inch Advanced HAD CCD imaging sensor that is identical in specifications to those of the DVD 403. This is a bigger imaging sensor than most entry-level camcorders. The bigger size also translates to more crisp and clear videos and a better low light performance. The 1/3-inch imager has an effective resolution of 2.5 megapixels when capturing videos in 4:3 aspect ratio. The camcorder is also capable of capturing videos in wide screen mode, 16:9 aspect ratio, at 2.06 megapixels effective resolution.

Sony DCR-DVD 205 records video directly to 8cm DVDs. These discs are small and are easy to use and share. After recording, you can pop out the finished product from the camcorder and insert it to any DVD player or transfer them to your computer. Make sure that your DVD player can play the different DVD format.

The Sony DCR-DVD 508 is Sony’s replacement for the DCR-DVD505 camcorder. The DCR-505 received many great reviews from consumers when it came out in 2006 and Sony produced the DCR-DVD 508 to follow in its success. The new DCR-DVD 508 is equipped with a more powerful CMOS imaging sensor and a better optical image stabilization system.