Canon DC230

56 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (31)
portability (14)
price (12)
zoom (7)
image quality (7)

Negative
viewfinder (4)
durability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews of Canon DC230. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the zoom and image quality. The price and portability also get good views. Some have doubts about the durability and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon DC230 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon DC230

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Canon DC230 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the image quality and price are overall positive. The battery and portability also get good feedback.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon DC230

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Canon DC230 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and design are generally positive. The price and usability also get good views, but views are divided on the image quality.

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55% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Canon DC230 review

Easy and versatile recording without the frills

Comfortable to use ; Surprising degree of manual control

Not ideal for low-light filming

For those wishing to make simple DVD copies to share with friends and relatives, it's a good choice

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Canon DC230 Camcorder Review

The Canon DC230 DVD camcorder makes the convenience of DVD recording accessible. Designed for simplicity; its easy to master controls deliver advanced performance and photographic options into a compact form that everyone can enjoy.

AV and USB 2.0 connections mean that transferring photos and movies from the camcorder is simple and hassle-free.

May, 2012

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Canon - DC230

As we all know, technology stands still for no man (or woman) and just as the early analogue camcorders gave way to the digital revolution, now the supremacy of MiniDV has been seriously challenged by the ...

A smooth, lightweight, stylish and affordable widescreen DVD camcorder with high quality images and split path processing, along with many useful - but some unhelpful - control systems.

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by (camuser.co.uk)

Canon DC230

Like all consumer DVD camcorders, the Canon DC230 has been designed for first-timers who have neither the time nor the inclination to mess around with the more complex functions and features associated with home video camcorders

Comfortable to use, Surprising degree of manual control

Not ideal for low-light filming

For those wishing to make simple DVD copies to share with friends and relatives, it's a good choice

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

Canon's DC230 is a good choice for those after a mid-range digital video camera that combines good quality video with a strong feature-set and the convenience of DVD recording.

Good quality video footage, 35x optical zoom

Poor still-image quality, No aperture priority mode

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Canon DC230 review: Canon DC230

Canon DC230

Good video quality; long zoom lens with decent stabilization.

Awkward controls and viewfinder; poor still photos.

It doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Laiq Qureshi (tech.firstpost.com)

Canon DC230

The Canon DC230 Camcorder is quite similar to others in this space.

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com.au)

Canon DC230

It doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders.

Good video quality ; Long zoom lens with decent stabilisation

Awkward controls and viewfinder ; Poor still photos

While the Canon DC230 doesn't have a lot of frills, it still stands out as a solid, inexpensive DVD camcorder. The slight bump in resolution over its little brother gives it a much-needed improvement in video quality, and its modest feature set should...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com.au)

Canon DC230 review: Canon DC230

Canon DC230

Good video quality; long zoom lens with decent stabilization.

Awkward controls and viewfinder; poor still photos.

It doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Canon DC230 Review and Prices

For little more cost than the DC220, the Canon DC230 DVD camcorder offers an improved feature set and marginally higher quality images. The DC230 remains an affordable and easy to use low-end DVD camcorder. The optical setup is a step above the...

Simple to use, great handling, includes 16:9 widescreen mode, snaps digital stills

Poor low light performance

Jan, 2008

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