Sony HDR-CX240E - Reviews
(4.4)
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24.4.2015
This an absolutely lovely camcorder, and great for a first time camcorder user like myself. Previously I've only ever had experience of using other peoples, so this is something new for myself.What I will say about this camcorder first of all is it's very light. Surprisingly light in fact. But on the plus side, I was wandering around on holiday and could easily hold it without any issues, or my hand getting tired/sore. Even with the hand strap, I did make sure I had a good grip on it.It's remarkably easy to work, although I did have a couple of issues getting it set up with the time and date, just while trying to work the toggle button on the viewfinder. I think a touch screen would have been easier,
14.2.2016
Ordered this camera for badminton and other sentimental reasons. It does everything I need it to do.With FHD recording at both 50i and 50p the videos look great on big screen and badminton isn't blurry thanks to the 50fps.The battery lasts me around two hours of recording which more than enough but if it ever ran out I can just plug it into my power bank. The battery can also be swapped out for another too.It supports class 10 micro SDHC cards up to 64gb (I think) which is great as I use a 32gb micro SDHC. Videos save fast and in big durations and quantities for a FHD 50fps video(s).The hand strap can be adjusted accordingly to your hand size for a comfortable perfect fit.
19.6.2015
If you are looking for a low cost high quality camera then you have to get one of these, the HD quality zoom is pin sharp, the battery life is as long as a 16gb memory card. The LUX setting for dark corners is ideal for those visits to castles and for those who want something for creepy 'ghost hunting' the infered is great for using a black light. Don't be put off by the light weight and plastic feel its a big step up from Sony video cameras from yesteryear. The anti-shake is perfect but if you are going to use the great zoom I would get a tripod to steady it, the fittings for a momo or tripods are there for you to use. I have had many video cameras over the years and for the price you cannot get better.
11.7.2018
This is a great piece of kit from Sony. Small and lightweight, it's just perfect for the amateur user who doesn't need all the bells and whistles on a more expensive camcorder.This is a basic camcorder with no frills, which means it's easy to use and has everything you need to take great quality videos in 1080p resolution (not 4k - Which is a waste of time anyway...)The menu system is easy to navigate using the responsive joystick (not a touch screen) and there isn't even an on/off button, just close the screen and it switches itself off - How cool is that? The lens cover is integrated into the camera body, which is much better than a separate cover. The zoom is really powerful, and features anti-shake,
22.10.2015
i bought this recently to film an aircraft.i wanted something compact ,good zoom,preferably hd easy and quick to use.i bought it saturday and set it up within 30 minutes.sunday i filmed the aircraft i had intended and as it went into the distance i was able to zoom in and follow it for longer.i was able to select and take stills from the video i had filmed once i had got home. i found it takes good quality photos aswell .it has a fold out screen so you see what you are filming.i have since tried filming different scenes day and night and it performs amazingly.for its price you ca,nt go wrong,ideal for a beginner and easy to use.videos are easy to download and edit and can be stored on a memory card or transferred to disc if needs be.the only thing it lacks is a built in light ,
12.3.2018
Good value for an HD camera. You need to buy a memory card but they are not too expensive. I use it for videoing school concerts and I have two of these. I was so pleased with the first one that I bought this one. One thing to be aware of is that due to limitations of the formatting system on the memory cards every 20 minutes or so it will start a new HD file. There is a very small break in the recording at this point. This will only occur if you are videoing continuously for that length of time because if you pause and restart it starts a new file anyway. If you use the standard resolution files it also creates, the length is about an hour per file.
18.11.2017
I bought this Sony handycam to replace a broken more expencive Jvc one. I was worried it wouldn't be as good but, im very pleased to say it has many more features than my old faithful one had. The zoom is smooth and silent, and because its an optical zoom unlike most low price camcorders that only have digital ones the result is a very clear picture. The anti shake feature gives a nice steady picture upto about half its optical zoom capacity then its advisable to use a tripod. I love the internal editing feature where you can move the order of scenes or delete one section easily. The only reason ive given it 4 instead of 5 stars is the outer body of the camcorder has a cheapish plastic feel about it,
4.3.2016
I bought the camera just over a week ago and have used it several times. Here are my findings.1. On opening the box everything was laid out well, good presentation.2. When I picked up the camera my initial thoughts was that it seemed quite flimsy but that is not the case it is just very light in the hand and I think that this gives that flimsy impression.3. In my opinion the key to comfortably using this camera is having the strap fitting your hand, at first I found it difficult to get my fingers in the right position to be able to take a photo, however, adjusting the hand strap made a huge difference4. The screen is excellent and the menu intuitive5.
27.10.2019
This was purchased to replace the same model which was accidentally damaged. This review is of my previous CX240E. This is an excellent camcorder. It fits easily in the pocket and can be instantly available for something unexpected or as a backup HD camcorder. Unfortunately it does not have an external microphone input but sound quality from the on board microphone is surprisingly good. Automatic focusing and automatic exposure can be a little slow sometimes but you have to make some allowances for the cost of the camcorder. The powered zoom control is excellent - really smooth. All things considered, this is well worth the money.
8.8.2019
Great little camera,Video quality is amazing for it's size,very easy to use although the default settings are not great as first video created was awful dur to the defaultsettings,after changing the default settings and selected avchd and most important make sure that you have the 1080p mode selected not 1080i.Only problem i found with this camera does not record great in low light due to the size of the image sensor,A branded smart phone would do much better in low light, other than that very pleased.myself do have other camcorders that are prosumer standard but find them a bit big in some situations to carry around.This little sony cx240e is great when on the move out and about and carry it
19.9.2017
I am very pleased with this Camcorder. I am an older person but it was very easy to follow instructions and get started immediately. I like the quality of my movie of the Queensferry Crossing and the Forth Road Bridge. I simply plugged into my TV to watch. I also downloaded the movie editing software recommended in the instruction booklet. It downloaded to my laptop no problem and I found this easy to pick up too. I am yet to try the time lapse which is the reason I chose this one. I like all the different adapters, these are very useful. You have to buy a SD card separately but you have a variety to choose from. I got the card with the most memory.
29.12.2015
After a lot of thought, and a lot of research, I purchased this camcorder to improve my YouTube videos. I'd previously been recording using my iphone, so this was quite a change for me.The face tracking software on the screen is perfect for my needs, and as I can spin it over, I can see what's recording. Previously I was having to set up, record a clip, go back, view, adjust until I was happy. This saves so much time!It's small and light, so easily portable. Also comes with all the gubbins to attach to a tripod (a must for stable videos!), I'm delighted with my purchase. I'd recommend to anyone who wanted a step up from their phone.
16.5.2016
I haven't had a camcorder before, this is so easy to set up and use. The zoom is brilliant and the picture and sound is really crisp. Yes the camera is plastic but it is really light and dose not make your arm ache, it is a handy cam. I also bought the case. It charges easily and I put the videos on the TV in a second. I am very happy I chose this camera I will not miss precious moments. I used a 64gb card with no problems. The screen is clear and the menu simple. I am not too tech savvy and I found it easy. There is a built in lens cover and the camera tells you if you leave it on! Happy days. I recommend this camera to anyone.
17.6.2016
I bought this camera about a month ago. I wanted a camera to record grandchildren, holidays etc. so did not want to pay a lot of money. So far it seems to do the job very well. It is very light and first impressions were that it was a little flimsy, however this has not proved to be the case. It is very easy to use but 'hand shake' can be a problem if using the telephoto facility. Also in bright sunshine the viewing screen can be difficult to see properly, although I imagine you may have the same problem with more expensive cameras. Overall I am very happy with the product.
18.12.2015
I bought this handy-cam especially for making engineering videos for YouTube. My Son already had this camera so I knew it was very good. Straight out of the box it was very easy to get used to the controls. Most of my videos are taken in my workshop under artificial lighting, which the camera handles perfectly. I have mainly used it on auto setting and have produced twelve videos so far that I am really pleased with and have published on YouTube. Have had over 1000 views in a month! Its a great camera and has an excellent lens. So pleased I bought it.