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Sony HDR-CX210

Sony HDR-CX210
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alaScore 87

169 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 169 reviews of Sony HDR-CX210. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and size are overall positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the viewfinder and control panel.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX210 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-CX210

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Sony HDR-CX210 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design and durability. The portability and zoom are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative comments about the viewfinder.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony HDR-CX210

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 user reviews of Sony HDR-CX210 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Views about the price and size are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability also get good views. Many are critical about the reliability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 review

 

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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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Sony HDR-CX210

 

Sony's HDR-CX210 camcorder comes with 8GB of integrated storage, but video performance lags behind the competition.

25x optical zoom. 8GB built-in storage.

Soft, grainy video. Mediocre low-light performance.

Conclusions With these two very similar Sony camcorders, at least the PJ200's built-in projector adds a fun way to share your images that masks many of the camera's video-quality flaws. With the CX210 you lose the projector, but gain 8GB of integrated...

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX210

 

Sony Handycam HDR-CX210

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-CX210 review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX210

 

Sony Handycam HDR-CX210

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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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX210E

 

I was using and old camcorder and decided to upgrade. I didn't realise how much technology had improved - I am still learning what this camcorder can do. The quality of the picture is great and transfering to DVD is very easy. as are the editing...

No real bad points, As a male in my seventies the touchscreen takes a bit of getting used to, but that is no fault of the camcorder.

May, 2013
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Sony HDR-CX210E

 

Excellent picture definition/colour balance/sound clarity/very portable/play memories software makes it easy to upload videos & stills

No remote control.

Apr, 2013
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Sony HDR-CX210E

 

really quick transfer to PC from camera very easy to carry and use

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX210E

 

its easy to use

Dec, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX210E

 

Small & light weight, easy to use

Doesnt come with a battery charger, you must charge via usb

Nov, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX210E

 

very compact easy to start shooting

not as good as my old panasonic in very low light conditions. takes a while to focus

Nov, 2012
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