Sony HDR-CX200

28 reviews

Nov, 2024

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durability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of Sony HDR-CX200. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the memory and zoom are overall positive. The portability and usability also get good views, but opinions are divided on the durability. Many are less positive about the image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Sony HDR-CX200 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the zoom and portability are on the whole positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, but many are negative about the price.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX200 review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX200

Sony Handycam HDR-CX200

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-CX200 review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX200

Sony Handycam HDR-CX200

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.

May, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice for videos, worthless for photos

I sold digital cameras and camcorders in the early 2000's and I've always considered Sony to be one of the top makers of consumer grade equipment and I still do. Just don't expect good photos because they're not.

Camera is crazy light; it weighs almost nothing. I love the built-in usb and provided HDMI cable. Menu is intuitive and screen is bright. Built in lens cover and good zoom. As typical, Sony's focus is quick and works at 0 distance (meaning you can...

It's disappointing that they didn't have nightshot on these like their old camcorders, but cest la vie. What I was far more upset about is the surprisingly low picture quality. I never expected much of old camcorders, but this one is HDR. I would have...

May, 2013

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Consumer review (sony.com)

I love this!!!!

I love this video camra!! I was buying a 3D one for Soulfest I find out I can't buy it in time! So I buy this! I love this!! It take very good video!!!

Take very good video in HD

No harddive or Memery card or 3D

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