Weight
178 g
Design
| Weight i | 178 g (1 other) |
| Screen Size i | 2.7" (25 others) |
| Thickness i | 117 mm (4 others) |
| Height i | 52.5 mm (1 other) |
| Has a flip out screen i | ✔ (122 others) |
| Volume i | 350.12 cm³ (2 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 1020 x 60 fps |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (143 others) |
Optics
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 8.9 MP (6 others) |
| Has a bsi sensor i | ✔ (41 others) |
| Has a cmos sensor i | ✔ (134 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✔ (114 others) |
| Has manual exposure i | ✔ (51 others) |
Audio
| Number of microphones i | 1 (40 others) |
Battery
| Has an external memory slot i | ✔ (123 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (167 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (164 others) |
Connectivity & Features
| Has an hdmi output i | ✔ (137 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony HDR-CX230 lightweight?
Yes. At 178 g, the Sony HDR-CX230 is 30% below the category average for weight, ranking #62 out of 158 — see ranking camcorder products.
How big is the Sony HDR-CX230 screen?
At 2.7", the Sony HDR-CX230 is 13% below the category average for screen size, ranking #112 out of 149 — see ranking camcorder products.
How does it compare?
How does the Sony HDR-CX230's weight compare to similar camcorderss?
At 178 g, the Sony HDR-CX230 leads the Sony FDR-AX40 (610 g) by 71%.
How does the Sony HDR-CX230's main camera megapixels compare to similar camcorderss?
At 8.9 MP, the Sony HDR-CX230 trails the Sony HDR-PJ810 (24.5 MP) by 64%.
How does the Sony HDR-CX230's screen size compare to similar camcorderss?
At 2.7", the Sony HDR-CX230 trails the Sony HDR-TD20VE (3.5") by 23%.