Sony Camcorders Reviews

Reviews | 12 expert reviews (rating 70 / 100) • 13 user reviews: "Overall, the auto features on the HDR-FX1000 are decent, although the combination of auto/manual controls can get a bit confusing...There are no preset low light modes on the Sony HDR-FX1000 and the camcorder doesn't offer NightShot, which is a staple on Sony's high-end consumer models...The rocker is a bit clumsy and makes too much noise, but it is placed well and is good for making a quick zoom adjustment..." see less »

Reviews | 5 expert reviews (rating 75 / 100) • 62 user reviews: "120GB AVCHD camcorder with built-in GPS; 6MP CMOS imager...Heavy, expensive; weak stills...I just got this camera today, and despite all the reviews saying this camera is great in low light, I am still getting noise on my images...Let’s see what state-of-the-art looks like in the consumer camcorder arena...Sony HDR-XR500V Review and User Opinions - Sony - Camcorders Reviews by Digital Trends 2009 10/24......" see less »

Reviews | 25 user reviews: "August 23, 2007 – Sony today announced a new professional HDV camcorder, the HVR-HD1000U...The HVR-HD1000U is expected to ship in December...The CMOS chip in the HVR-HD1000U is the same found on Sony’s top-end consumer HDV camcorder, the HDR-HC7...Bob Ott, vice president of marketing for professional video products, stated that consumer camcorder and professional camcorders are run off of two different production lines, with much higher standards for the pro models..." see less »

Reviews | 19 user reviews: "These models combine the best in digital imaging technology, strengthening Sony’s industry leadership and meeting demand for both quality camcorders and HD video,” said Kelly Davis, director of the camcorder business for Sony Electronics...For optimal playback, the HDR-CX520V and HDR-CX500V camcorders feature 60p output, which automatically converts content to 60 progressive frames per second when connected to a compatible high-definition television...In addition to built-in flash memory, the models can record content to optional Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ HX media (currently sold separately in capacities up to 16GB, a 32GB card will be available in September..." see less »

Reviews | 123 user reviews: "In most respects, the Sony MHS-CM1 is easy to use...There is also the problem that the CM1 is not nearly as easy to use as the Pure Digital Flip Mino and Flip Mino HD, which have reduced complexity down to only a couple of buttons...We did run into some strange idiosyncrasies while handling the Sony MHS-CM1...The Sony MHS-CM1 is exceptionally portable for a camcorder..." see less »

Reviews | 17 expert reviews (rating 62 / 100) • 70 user reviews: "Swivel lens allows for a wide array of shooting angles Fun, lightweight design with three color options Sharp 1440 x 1080 video...Jerky zoom Blurry still photos Lacks flip-out USB connector or HDMI output No editing tools software...The company’s $169 MHS-PM1 Webbie HD Camera is one of a kind, thanks to its swivel lens...If you can live without an HDMI output—and you don’t mind its jerky zoom lens—the Webbie HD is a good alternative to the Pure..." see less »

Reviews | 111 user reviews: "The entry-level Sony DCR-SR47 may seem different from the exterior this year, but not much has changed under the hood...We were introduced to the same menu system and Playback functionality as the rest of Sony?s camcorder lineup, but at the end of our jaunt with the DCR-SR47, we were left wanting more...However, the Sony DCR-SR47 cannot compete with the Canon FS21, which resembles a miniature lens barrel with an LCD screen tacked onto its side...The DCR-SR47 is still fairly compact, especially for a camcorder that packs in 60GB...Easy Mode is definitely the way to cruise if you're a beginner, and the DCR-SR47's menus shrink while the font grows double in size...The Sony DCR-SR47 is saddled with one of the smallest sensors we've ever heard of on a consumer camcorder, a 1/8-inch 680,000-pixel HAD CCD with a 410,000 effective pixel count..." see less »