Sony HDR-CX230 Full HD 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder - Black

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2013-09-30T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Camera

I Love this camera and am really happy with it. It is compact, lightweight and easy to use. And takes nice clips from my kids.

shimon

2013-05-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

I did a lot of research on this camera and am really happy with it. It is compact, lightweight and easy to use.

John N.

2013-05-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Really Nice

I use this camera to take pictures and videos of many of the Mission's here in San Antonio, Texas-clarity is great and the camera is easy to use-the manuel is a great asset-definitely, I would recommend this to my friends

Ed

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Sony HDR-CX230 Specifications

  • Imaging Sensor

    1/5.8'' (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

  • Processor

    BIONZ image processor

  • Pixel Gross

    2390K pixels

  • Effective Picture Resolution

    Movie: 2150K pixels(16:9)
    Still: 2290K pixels(16:9)

  • Color Filter System

    RGB primary color filters

  • LCD Type

    2.7'' (6.7cm) Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide (16:9)

  • Angle Adjustment

    Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.

  • Brightness Control

    Yes(Menu)

  • Coverage

    100%

  • Grid Display

    Grid Line

  • Drive Mode

    Photo Mode: Single-shot/Self-timer

  • Self-timer

    10sec.(Still Image)

  • Shutter Speeds

    Shutter Speed(Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range):1/8 - 1/10,000

  • Memory Card Slot

    Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

  • SD Output

    Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))

  • HD Output

    HDMI Out(micro)(supplied)

  • USB Port(s)

    TypeA(built-in)/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)

  • BRAVIA Sync

    Yes

  • PhotoTV HD

    Yes

  • DC IN

    Yes

  • HDMI Terminal

    Yes (HDMI micro)

  • Multi/Micro USB Terminal

    Yes

  • Supplied Software

    PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download); PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download)

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2/Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment

  • Media Type

    Memory Stick PRO Duo; (Mark 2)Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo; Memory Stick XC-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)

  • Still Image Mode

    JPEG

  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution

    8.9 megapixels

  • Still Image Size 16:9

    Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240)

  • Still Image Size 4:3

    Movie Mode:6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240)

  • Video Mode

    HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format. compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

  • Video Resolution

    HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD:720x480/60i; MP4: 1280x720 30p

  • Video Actual (Pixel)

    2150K pixels(16:9),Approx.1610K pixels(4:3)

  • Video Signal

    HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Dual Record

    8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

  • Audio Format

    Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator; MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker

  • Internal Media

    Flash Memory 8GB

  • Mic Level Control

    Yes(2steps)

  • Movie Recording Rate

    HD PS: 28Mbps / FX: 24Mbps / FH: 17Mbps / HQ:Approx.9Mbps / LP:Approx.5Mbps ( Approx); STD HQ:9Mbps; MP4: Approx.6Mbps (Average Bit Rate/VBR)

  • Still Image File Format

    DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

  • Wind Position

    Yes(Off/On)

  • Focus System

    Contrast AF

  • AF Modes

    Auto/Manual(Menu)

  • Focus Area

    Full range Focus

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Manual

  • Fader Effect(s)

    White/Black

  • Date / Time Stamp

    Yes(Rec Date and Time, Camera info)

  • Erase/Protect

    Yes/Yes

  • Media/Battery Indicator

    Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)

  • Power Save Mode

    Yes

  • Still Image Playback Options

    Slide Show

  • Video Playback Options

    Highlight Playback(HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share(Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario(Save/Playback/Erase); Hightlight BGM(Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)

  • Built-in USB Cable

    Yes(USB Charge Available)

  • Multiple Language Display

    English; Spanish; Brazilian Portuguese; Canadian French

  • Self Recording

    Yes

  • View & Index

    Event

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens

  • Lens Stabilization

    SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)

  • Aperture

    F1.9-F4.0

  • Optical Zoom

    27x

  • Digital Zoom

    320x

  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

    Movie Mode: 29.8-953.6mm(16:9), 36.4-1164.8mm(4:3); Photo Mode: 29.8-804.0mm(16:9),36.4-984.0mm(4:3)

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    1cm(Wide),80cm(Tele),37cm(Tele Macro)

  • Extended Zoom

    32x

  • Focal Distance

    f=2.1-57.0mm; f=3/32-2 1/4inch

  • Metering Modes

    Multi-segment

  • Exposure Settings

    Auto; Manual(Menu)

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow

  • D-Range Optimizer

    Yes

  • Noise Reduction

    Yes

  • White Balance Mode

    Auto/One push/Outdoor/Indoor

  • Minimum Illumination

    Standard:6 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux:3 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed)

  • Auto Iris Control

    F1.9 - F10

  • Backlight Compensation

    Yes(Auto)

  • LOW LUX Mode

    Yes

  • Face Detection

    Yes

  • Image Stabilization

    SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)

  • Intelligent Auto

    Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light

  • Priority Setting (for Face Detection)

    Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority

  • Smile Shutter technology

    Dual Capture/Always On/Off

  • X.V. Color

    Yes

  • Power Requirements

    6.8V/7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series)

  • Dimensions

    2-1/8x2-1/4x4-5/8" / 5.39x5.71x11.74cm

  • Weight

    Main Unit Only: 6.3oz / 178.60g

About Sony HDR-CX230 Full HD 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder - Black

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Camera

By John N.

I did a lot of research on this camera and am really happy with it. It is compact, lightweight and easy to use.

Really Nice

By Ed

I use this camera to take pictures and videos of many of the Mission's here in San Antonio, Texas-clarity is great and the camera is easy to use-the manuel is a great asset-definitely, I would recommend this to my friends

The Sony HDR-CX230 Full HD 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder (Black) capture exquisite 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p videos or snap 8.9MP pictures to preserve memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Get closer to the action with 27x optical zoom plus 32x extended digital zoom for incredible close-ups. Take advantage of the back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor for amazingly clear results with reduced grain-even in difficult low-light conditions like while shooting indoors or at sunset.

Your photos and footage will be super smooth thanks to Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake to cut down on blur. Plus, the embedded 8GB1 flash memory can record and store up to 3 hours and 10 minutes of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), so you'll have plenty of memory to capture your memories.

Sony HDR-CX230 Full HD 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder - Black Features

  • Create cinematic video in high definition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p and high quality 8.9MP still images. Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • 32x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action: Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 27x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality
  • Shoot high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4 video: Select between HD video in the AVCHD or MP4 format for highest quality or easy transfer and sharing. AVCHD provides premium video that can be enjoyed on large screen HDTVs
  • Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge: The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it
  • Up to 3hr 10min recording with 8GB embedded Flash Memory: The built-in 8GB embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 3 hours 10 minutes of high definition video footage (HD LP mode)
  • 2.7" wide Clear Photo LCD (230k): The 2.7" (16:9) Clear Photo LCD (230K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene
  • Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you: Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions
  • Intelligent Auto (60 different scene combinations possible): Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction
  • SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode: SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting
  • 29.8mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens: It is designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness & contrast of larger lenses & SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake
  • Direct Copy to external HDD without PC: Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external HDD (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV

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