Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 (Blue)
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HDR-CX210/L
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 (Blue) price range: $249.95
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 05/14/2012
The good: 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.
The bad: You can't really call the video HD quality, the camcorder feels flimsy and the lens is prone to fringing.
The bottom line: 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 extra bucks.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: HDR-CX210/L
- Description: Capturing incredible 1920x1080p Full HD video is fun with easy-to-use 2.7" touchscreen. The HDR-CX210 Handycam camcorder’s stabilized 25X/30X Extended digital zoom lens gets you closer to the action. And a back-illuminated Exmor CMOS sensor allows you to capture stunning imagery in low light conditions.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Enclosure Color Blue
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.5 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 1.31 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 300 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 1.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution 5.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5.8"
- Optical Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS
- Min Illumination 3 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2,
AVCHD - Image Stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
- Digital Scene Transition White fader,
Black fader - Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec
- Image Processor BIONZ
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow,
Beach,
Sunset,
Spotlight,
Fireworks,
Night scene,
Sunrise,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - AE/AF Control Face-priority AF,
Subject-tracking AF - White Balance Presets Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Manual - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Spot - Image Recording Format JPEG,
MPF - Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type Carl Zeiss 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2
- Lens aperture F/1.8-3.2
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Optical Zoom 25 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.5 mm
- Max focal length 62.5 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 1080 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Macro Focus Range 15.35 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Exif Print support,
Display brightness control,
USB charging,
Built-in USB plug,
Face detection,
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator,
Built-in speaker,
Smile Detection Auto Shutter,
Digital noise reduction,
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording,
Touch-screen control,
Dynamic Range Optimizer,
Intelligent Scene Selector,
x.v.Color technology,
Takes photos while movie recording,
Auto Backlight Compensation,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Date/time stamp,
Face-priority AF function - Software Drivers & Utilities,
Sony PlayMemories Home Lite - Included Accessories HDMI cable,
A/V cable,
USB cable,
Power adapter Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 2.7 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x Remote control Microphone
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction,
Sensitivity control,
Zoom Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Internal Storage 8 GB Flash
- Image Storage JPEG 3072 x 1728,
JPEG 2304 x 1728,
JPEG 1536 x 864,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 640 x 360 - Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24Mbps,
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps,
H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 9Mbps,
H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 5Mbps,
MPEG-2 - 720 x 480 - Video Recording Modes HQ,
LP,
FH,
FX
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP SP3,
MS Windows 7,
MS Windows Vista SP2 - Peripheral Devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FV30
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year,
Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating (270°)
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 4.5 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 6.2 oz
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 (Red)
$199.00 - $279.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Exmor R CMOS,
6.2 oz,
4.5 in,
2.2 in,
25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2,
Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2 in
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 (Blue)
$249.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Exmor R CMOS,
6.2 oz,
4.5 in,
2.2 in,
25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2,
Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2 in
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 (Black)
$198.00 - $279.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Exmor R CMOS,
6.2 oz,
4.5 in,
2.2 in,
25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2,
Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2 in
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 (Silver)
$198.00 - $319.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Exmor R CMOS,
6.2 oz,
4.5 in,
2.2 in,
25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2,
Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2 in
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