Sony HDR-CX190

134 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (50)
Value for money (47)
Image quality (36)
Portability (35)
Zoom (7)

Negative
Battery (12)
Features (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 134 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the zoom and portability. The image quality and value for money also get good reviews, but there are some mixed comments about the resolution and color. The features and battery get critical reviews.

usability, value for money, image quality, portability, zoom

battery, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX190 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX190

Sony's trio of entry-level camcorders -- the Handycam HDR-CX190, CX200 and CX210 -- seem amazingly, aggressively priced. But they're priced like standard-definition camcorders because they use SD-level components to produce video in HD format but not...

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.

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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Consumer review by: kk1013kk (cnet.com)

"SD card handycams are poor-may want to try other brand."

RETRO. Technology has gone back 20 years. Very disappointed with the HDR-CX190. In order to record media to playable discs, etc, you have to purchase for $200.00 the Multifunction DVD Recorder VRD-MC6. You must develop a relationship with the Sony help...

There is none.

Have to use multiple cables and develop a reationship with Sony helpline in order to record your recordings to playable dvd, and its not HD as promised. Seems like they are promoting you to by Blu-ray players in order to view your media. Retro tech.

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: RickMMiles (cnet.com)

"Brilliant camera but it's not full HD"

I've had this camera for a month now and i'm very pleased with it. The build quality is excellent as you'd expect from Sony and the camera itself is very small, about the same size as a modern computer mouse. Everything is in exactly the right place...

+ Video looks great, lighting is fantastic, extremely clear

- No internal memory

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Ateez (cnet.com)

"CX-190E: Its says it is Full HD but it is not."

It can decieve customers to buy assuming it to be FULL HD

A Pathatic way of decieving customers. A standard picture is digitally enhanced to high resolution of Full HD, the picuture becomes blur even when played back on HD Computer Screen. Sony Marketing Congratulations .... you decieved me here

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: edge0431 (cnet.com)

"Great Value, Would recommend to a friend."

I purchased this camera today because I wanted an affordable HD video camera. I have to say from what I seen so far, this is a winner. I am a semi pro photographer and have sunk most of my money into Nikon DSLR's but I wanted something small and...

Small, lightweight, sensitive mic, user friendly

Haven't found any yet

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Consumer Reviewer (buydig.com)

Easy Functions

User Friendly

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Consumer Reviewer (beachcamera.com)

Easy Functions

User Friendly

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: claudiag47 (bestbuy.com)

I have to say, I LOVE this camera!

I bought this camera for a trip I was making to my best friend's wedding in California, which was also going to be a sight-seeing trip for my friend and I. I used the camera to video record the wedding, and then took still shots from the video. All...

Picture quality and the ability to take great still pictures from the video

Tiny buttons

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: OrdinarySun (bestbuy.com)

Great entry level camera.

I got this camera as a replacement to my old Sony DCR-SR45 Hybrid. I did my research on this from various professional critics, before purchasing. CNet was probably the most useful.The only thing that really made me hesitate was the fact that this...

It's easy to use, the picture quality is sharp, though not "true" HD

It's not "true" HD, the AVCHD video files are nice quality, but require conversion for uploads to some sites

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Nervy (bestbuy.com)

Very good camera for the price

Not bad for the price, easy to set up and picture quality is excellent. Have used it for party's and played it back on computer and TV, picture and sound very good

It was easy to set up

Cant find any so far

Jan, 2013

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