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Sony HDR-CX190

Sony HDR-CX190
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alaScore 88

679 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 679 reviews of Sony HDR-CX190. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and image quality. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the reliability, and some have doubts about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX190 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-CX190

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 184 user reviews of Sony HDR-CX190 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the image quality and size are overall positive. The portability and price also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the viewfinder.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony HDR-CX190

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 390 user reviews of Sony HDR-CX190 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and image quality are generally positive. The price and portability also get good feedback, but the viewfinder and reliability get negative views.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX190 review

 

Sony's trio of entry-level camcorders -- the Handycam HDR-CX190, CX200 and CX210 -- seem amazingly, aggressively priced. But they're priced like standard-definition camcorders because they use SD-level components to produce video in HD format but not...

Sony's entry-level Handycams, the HDR-CX190, CX200 and CX210 are small, lightweight and cheap. A captive USB cable that enables charging while connected to your computer is one of the few perks.

You can't really call the video HD quality, the camcorder feels flimsy and the lens is prone to fringing.

They're cheap and capture video, but don't buy the Sony Handycam HDR-CX190, CX200 or CX210 thinking that you're getting a great bargain on a real HD camcorder. If you're going to buy one, get the cheapest; nothing on any of these is really worth the...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX190 review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX190

 

Sony Handycam HDR-CX190

Sony's entry-level Handycams, the ; are small, lightweight and cheap. A captive USB cable that enables charging while connected to your computer is one of the few perks.

You can't really call the video HD quality, the camcorder feels flimsy and the lens is prone to fringing.

They're cheap and capture video, but don't buy the Sony Handycam HDR-CX190, CX200 or CX210 thinking that you're getting a great bargain on a real HD camcorder. If you're going to buy one, get the cheapest; nothing on any of these is really worth the...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX190 review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX190

 

Sony Handycam HDR-CX190

Sony's entry-level Handycams, the ; are small, lightweight and cheap. A captive USB cable that enables charging while connected to your computer is one of the few perks.

You can't really call the video HD quality, the camcorder feels flimsy and the lens is prone to fringing.

They're cheap and capture video, but don't buy the Sony Handycam HDR-CX190, CX200 or CX210 thinking that you're getting a great bargain on a real HD camcorder. If you're going to buy one, get the cheapest; nothing on any of these is really worth the...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

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Aug, 2012
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Very good buy

 

Have no complaints about this product. I am not very techy and I can use it very easily, inc downloading onto the laptop. it's very light, easily charged up either by adaptor or by attached USB to your computer. It seems good in all light levels though...

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Sony HDRCX190 HD Camcorder

 

very compact

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Brillant Purchase

 

Very easy to use, amazing picture quality.

May, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX190E

 

Its light small and very user frendly

The battery life not very long if your going out for the day take at least one extra battery with you ; Compared it with an unbranded modle I purchased of the internet I could not find any diferance in image and sound quality or the eas of use but the...

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

SD card handycams are poor-may want to try other brand.

 

RETRO. Technology has gone back 20 years. Very disappointed with the HDR-CX190. In order to record media to playable discs, etc, you have to purchase for $200.00 the Multifunction DVD Recorder VRD-MC6. You must develop a relationship with the Sony help...

There is none.

Have to use multiple cables and develop a reationship with Sony helpline in order to record your recordings to playable dvd, and its not HD as promised. Seems like they are promoting you to by Blu-ray players in order to view your media. Retro tech.

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"CX-190E: Its says it is Full HD but it is not."

 

It can decieve customers to buy assuming it to be FULL HD

A Pathatic way of decieving customers. A standard picture is digitally enhanced to high resolution of Full HD, the picuture becomes blur even when played back on HD Computer Screen. Sony Marketing Congratulations .... you decieved me here

May, 2012
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