Have not had time to try it much, but the image quality does not seem so very much better than such a good new mobile phone .... But it has a cruel zoom .... Piece it will be much better video quality with system cameras such as Canon EOS 600D Will update again after I've had time to record videos...

Sony HDR-CX240 Review

If you need a simple HD camcorder to capture your family memories, the Sony HDR-CX240 is compact and affordable and it has a small learning curve. This camcorder offers full HD resolution and easy controls. It also has several extra features that let you personalize your videos.

The Sony HDR-CX240 weighs less than half a pound

The camcorder lacks touch controls on its LCD viewfinder