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product_id: 1157233
title: "Sony HDR-CX230/B High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)"
brand: "sony"
price: "KD 83.81"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "Sony"
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region: Kuwait
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# 1920x1080 Full HD 60p Video 8.9MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor 27x Optical Zoom / 32x Extended Zoom Sony HDR-CX230/B High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** KD 83.81
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Capture Life’s Moments Like a Pro — Anytime, Anywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony HDR-CX230/B High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** KD 83.81 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zoom Into the Action:** 27x optical zoom with 32x extended zoom lets you get closer without losing sharpness or quality.
- • **SteadyShot Image Stabilization:** Say goodbye to blurry shots and shaky footage—capture smooth, stable videos on the move.
- • **Crystal-Clear 1080p 60fps Capture:** Experience ultra-smooth, professional-grade Full HD video that makes every moment cinematic.
- • **Low-Light Mastery with Exmor R Sensor:** Shoot stunningly clear photos and videos even in challenging lighting—never miss a detail.
- • **Compact Powerhouse with 3+ Hours Recording:** Lightweight, pocket-friendly design with 16GB internal memory for over 3 hours of uninterrupted recording.

## Overview

The Sony HDR-CX230/B Handycam combines a powerful 8.9MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with Full HD 1080p 60fps video recording and a versatile 27x optical zoom. Its SteadyShot image stabilization ensures blur-free footage, while the 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD offers easy framing. With 16GB internal flash memory and up to 3 hours of recording time, this compact, lightweight camcorder is perfect for millennials seeking high-quality video capture on the go.

## Description

Create high definition 1920 x 1080 60p videos 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. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the ExmorR CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions.

Review: Good Camera for the price - I find this camera to be a great upgrade from my older camera from a few years ago. This camera works a lot better in lower light settings. This camera does in fact record in full 1080p 60fps videos, and the quality of them in normal lighting is pretty great. What I found to be an amazing surprise is that I took this camera for a test run while in a car going 50mph, I recorded and took pictures. Those pictures I took WHILE going 50mph in a car were amazingly clear, almost as though I was standing still and took the picture right there. I was pleasantly surprised compared to my older camera where it can't even take a clear shot unless you stand perfectly still. My ONLY problem with this camera is that in lower light indoor settings (usually when there are both dark and light objects in the same section the camera is pointed to, while it being in low light), there are these particles that show up in the video that make the video look slightly grainy. Don't get me wrong, it's still much better than my previous camera, which in the same lighting would look like I was taking 240p video even if I had it set to 720p 60fps or 1080p 30fps. But no matter what setting this camera is at, it still beats it, so I can deal with these grainy looking particles, especially when they only pop up in really low indoor lighting settings, and especially for the cost of this camera. Overall, this camera is VERY MUCH worth it for the price compared to other camera around the same price point.
Review: Great lens, otherwise average - Recently I had my Kodak Play Touch camera stolen, and I was about to buy another when I saw this camera priced at only one-thirty last week and decided to go with it instead. The day after I purchased it, the price went up one hundred more! So whether it was a fluke in pricing or just my lucky day, the price I paid does have a bearing on how I view this product, thus reflected in my star rating. If I'd paid more, I think I would drop the rating a star. Let me explain. This HD Sony Handycam is a great size and very lightweight. It has 8GB of internal storage, with room for an additional 64GB more via a SDHC card. It provides HD playback via HDMI and can take video and stills. Controls are fairly intuitive, and easy to use and the included Operating Guide is pretty good for helping you to get started quickly using this camcorder. Hooking it up to your HDTV or PC is easy and allows you to view and transfer files without much fuss. This camcorder is also capable of creating a standard definition disc via a (not included) AV cable to a (not included) disc recorder. HD images can be saved to an external drive without installing any software by using a VMC-UAM2 cable (not included). The body feels a bit cheap, and the toggling of a joystick-type navigation system to change modes and set menus was a disappointment. This camera will need to be handled with care, more so than expected. In the box: (2) Operating Guides (English and Spanish) (1) HDR-CX230/B HD Handycam Camcorder - non projection type (1) USB connection support cable (female to male) (1) Rechargeable battery pack (1) HDMI cable 3' **NO AC ADAPTER IS INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT** NOTE: Only with the following models do you get an AC adapter and power cord - HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E. PROS: + Carl Zeiss lens + Lightweight: 6.2 ounces + Small size: 4.6 x 2.1 x 2.2 inches, fits in the palm of my hand. + Easy to change the battery; slides off an on the the back of the camcorder. + Flip out screen is easy to see and adjust; 2.7" wide Clear Photo LCD display (230K). + HD video quality is very good. 1920x1080 Full HD 60p with 8.9MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor + Easy to transfer files to PC. + Additional storage is easy to access at the bottom of the camera. + Tripod ready. + 8GB internal memory; up to 3hr 10min recording on flash memory, ready to go after initial charging without need for memory card purchase. + Built in USB cable stores into handle; smart design. + Up to 32x zoom; 27x Optical / 32x Extended Zoom. + SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur + AVCHD or MP4 format video for highest quality or easy transfer and sharing. + Direct copy to external hard drive without need for PC. + Takes up to 8.9MP still images, which look great! + Flip out viewer will rotate to the front so that you can take video of yourself and see what is being videoed. CONS: - Body feels a bit cheap. - AC adapter NOT included. - Built in USB cord is extremely short (requiring an extension for any PC other than a laptop) and vulnerable to breakage at the end connected to the camera due to its location. - Navigation menu is via a button that acts like a joystick, enabling the user to toggle to settings. Much less durable than touch or even push button navigation. - No port for an external microphone. Built in sound is good, but it would be nice to have the option for more. - Attempting to charge via a USB port on a powered hub, didn't work. I had to use a AC adapter with a USB port to charge the device (not included). - Built in cable is USB 2.0, not the faster USB 3.0 standard. - Sony indicates during setup that you need to download and install their software via the Internet to use this product, but it's not needed. - Must go through the menu (several steps) to view video that was just shot, versus one touch of a button to view as on most digital cameras. Bottom line: If I'd paid more, I'd probably be looking for more - including an AC adapter. Because I purchased this item at such a low price, I'm quite satisfied with it for capturing school plays, doing video reviews and home movies. It does take very good HD video, I just wish the build quality and navigation were a bit more updated.

## Features

- 1920x1080 Full HD 60p with 8.9MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- Up to 3hr 10min recording with 16GB embedded Flash Memory
- SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur
- 27x Optical / 32x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
- 2.7" wide Clear Photo LCD display (230K)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00AR95H7U |
| Antenna Location | Handycam |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Battery Average Life | 3 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #305,648 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,005 in Camcorders |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Battery, USB Cable, User Manual |
| Camcorder Type | Video Camera |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | TV, Computer, Tablet, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (100) |
| Digital Zoom | 320 x |
| Display Resolution Maximum | FHD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 8.9 MP |
| Effective Video Resolution | 1080 Pixels |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Features | Low Light |
| File Format | MP4 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SDXC |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | U3 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD;Memory Stick Pro |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U3 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V30 |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242863613 |
| Has Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 6.3 Ounces |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | SOAB9 |
| Maximum Aperture | 2 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 57 Millimeters |
| Minimum Focal Length | 2.1 Millimeters |
| Model Name | HDR-CX230/B |
| Model Number | HDR-CX230/B |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Operating System | Proprietary (Sony) |
| Optical Zoom | 27 |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait |
| Style Name | Body Only |
| Supported Audio Format | AAC, MP3 |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| UPC | 027242863613 |
| Video Capture Format | avchd;mpeg-4 |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Compability | Infrared |
| Zoom | Optical |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI, USB
- **Flash Memory Type:** SD;Memory Stick Pro
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 57 Millimeters
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Screen Size:** 2.7 Inches
- **Supported Audio Format:** AAC, MP3
- **Video Capture Format:** avchd;mpeg-4
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Camera for the price
*by E***S on January 8, 2014*

I find this camera to be a great upgrade from my older camera from a few years ago. This camera works a lot better in lower light settings. This camera does in fact record in full 1080p 60fps videos, and the quality of them in normal lighting is pretty great. What I found to be an amazing surprise is that I took this camera for a test run while in a car going 50mph, I recorded and took pictures. Those pictures I took WHILE going 50mph in a car were amazingly clear, almost as though I was standing still and took the picture right there. I was pleasantly surprised compared to my older camera where it can't even take a clear shot unless you stand perfectly still. My ONLY problem with this camera is that in lower light indoor settings (usually when there are both dark and light objects in the same section the camera is pointed to, while it being in low light), there are these particles that show up in the video that make the video look slightly grainy. Don't get me wrong, it's still much better than my previous camera, which in the same lighting would look like I was taking 240p video even if I had it set to 720p 60fps or 1080p 30fps. But no matter what setting this camera is at, it still beats it, so I can deal with these grainy looking particles, especially when they only pop up in really low indoor lighting settings, and especially for the cost of this camera. Overall, this camera is VERY MUCH worth it for the price compared to other camera around the same price point.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens, otherwise average
*by A***K on December 27, 2013*

Recently I had my Kodak Play Touch camera stolen, and I was about to buy another when I saw this camera priced at only one-thirty last week and decided to go with it instead. The day after I purchased it, the price went up one hundred more! So whether it was a fluke in pricing or just my lucky day, the price I paid does have a bearing on how I view this product, thus reflected in my star rating. If I'd paid more, I think I would drop the rating a star. Let me explain. This HD Sony Handycam is a great size and very lightweight. It has 8GB of internal storage, with room for an additional 64GB more via a SDHC card. It provides HD playback via HDMI and can take video and stills. Controls are fairly intuitive, and easy to use and the included Operating Guide is pretty good for helping you to get started quickly using this camcorder. Hooking it up to your HDTV or PC is easy and allows you to view and transfer files without much fuss. This camcorder is also capable of creating a standard definition disc via a (not included) AV cable to a (not included) disc recorder. HD images can be saved to an external drive without installing any software by using a VMC-UAM2 cable (not included). The body feels a bit cheap, and the toggling of a joystick-type navigation system to change modes and set menus was a disappointment. This camera will need to be handled with care, more so than expected. In the box: (2) Operating Guides (English and Spanish) (1) HDR-CX230/B HD Handycam Camcorder - non projection type (1) USB connection support cable (female to male) (1) Rechargeable battery pack (1) HDMI cable 3' **NO AC ADAPTER IS INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT** NOTE: Only with the following models do you get an AC adapter and power cord - HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E. PROS: + Carl Zeiss lens + Lightweight: 6.2 ounces + Small size: 4.6 x 2.1 x 2.2 inches, fits in the palm of my hand. + Easy to change the battery; slides off an on the the back of the camcorder. + Flip out screen is easy to see and adjust; 2.7" wide Clear Photo LCD display (230K). + HD video quality is very good. 1920x1080 Full HD 60p with 8.9MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor + Easy to transfer files to PC. + Additional storage is easy to access at the bottom of the camera. + Tripod ready. + 8GB internal memory; up to 3hr 10min recording on flash memory, ready to go after initial charging without need for memory card purchase. + Built in USB cable stores into handle; smart design. + Up to 32x zoom; 27x Optical / 32x Extended Zoom. + SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur + AVCHD or MP4 format video for highest quality or easy transfer and sharing. + Direct copy to external hard drive without need for PC. + Takes up to 8.9MP still images, which look great! + Flip out viewer will rotate to the front so that you can take video of yourself and see what is being videoed. CONS: - Body feels a bit cheap. - AC adapter NOT included. - Built in USB cord is extremely short (requiring an extension for any PC other than a laptop) and vulnerable to breakage at the end connected to the camera due to its location. - Navigation menu is via a button that acts like a joystick, enabling the user to toggle to settings. Much less durable than touch or even push button navigation. - No port for an external microphone. Built in sound is good, but it would be nice to have the option for more. - Attempting to charge via a USB port on a powered hub, didn't work. I had to use a AC adapter with a USB port to charge the device (not included). - Built in cable is USB 2.0, not the faster USB 3.0 standard. - Sony indicates during setup that you need to download and install their software via the Internet to use this product, but it's not needed. - Must go through the menu (several steps) to view video that was just shot, versus one touch of a button to view as on most digital cameras. Bottom line: If I'd paid more, I'd probably be looking for more - including an AC adapter. Because I purchased this item at such a low price, I'm quite satisfied with it for capturing school plays, doing video reviews and home movies. It does take very good HD video, I just wish the build quality and navigation were a bit more updated.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome little camera
*by D***D on March 1, 2014*

I bought one for my son as a gift and I liked it so much I bought another for myself. I am a pro videographer and used to cameras with a lot of features. This lacks many features I am used to --like mic inputs, headphone jack, focus ring etc etc.....but it does have some nice built in features like stabilization , zoom mic and others. For quick and dirty shooting it is great. The image in full light is outstanding. In low light it starts to struggle a little, but it is a relatively tiny lens so that is expected. Still, I used two of these along with a professional camera at a kids play and edited the three cameras together. While it was not a perfect match, it was acceptable enough for what it was. I was impressed at how well these little cameras did! Full HD and easier to use than my Flipcam. I knew that if it has Sony's name on it, it is quality. Great job Sony! Only gripe is that it does not come with an AC adapter, I had to buy one separately on Amazon.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sony HDR-CX230/B 1080p HD Flash Memory Camcorder | Black
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN
- Sony NP-BX1/M8 Lithium-Ion X Type Battery (Silver)

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