Sony HDR-SR11 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 443 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the viewfinder. The zoom also impresses, but many are less positive about the connectivity.

Viewfinder, Zoom, Memory, Usability

Connectivity, Color, Control panel, Battery

Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 90/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Sony HDR-SR11 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

I used to think that hard drive models would take over the camcorder market as miniDV slowly faded into the horizon. I've since changed my tune after using flash-based models, especially those that include some onboard memory. However, if you shoot a ...

stellar audio, Sony's HDR-SR11 High Definition Handycam ($1,099.99 direct), with a built-in 60GB hard drive, will certainly deliver. Sony puts the icing on the cake with a dead-simple interface and extra goodies like Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound ...

Excellent image quality. 60GB internal hard drive. High-resolution, touch-screen LCD. Face detection. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

Doesn't include video-editing or Blu-ray-burning software.

Sony's HDR-SR11 camcorder features a 60GB hard drive and delivers dazzling 1080i HD video, along with some cool extra features. But if you don't already own compatible video-editing software, you'll have to add that to its price.

The HDR-SR11 HD camcorder is an easy choice for those wishing to jump on the tapeless bandwagon. Sony has all the bases covered: the camcorder is Mac-friendly, sports impressive video quality, and is elegantly designed.

Shoots vivid, high-quality video ; works smoothly with the Mac ; touch screen menu is intuitive ; convenient, sturdy plastic doors protect connection ports from dust

Still images appear too dark

Though a little bulky, the HDR-SR11 rests comfortably in your palm. The weight of the camcorder tends to lean toward the left, so it's best to hold it with two hands (left hand under the LCD, right hand on the body) to ensure stability. The zoom tab ...

The HDR-SR11 HD camcorder is an easy choice for those wishing to jump on the tapeless bandwagon. Sony has all the bases covered: the camcorder is Mac-friendly, sports impressive video quality, and is elegantly designed.

Shoot video and still photographs like a pro. Sony's HDR-SR11 Handycam camcorder has everything you need for a superior video and photo experience. Its Face Detection technology, made...

Full HD 1920 x 1080 60GB AVCHD HDD Camcorder

Expensive ; weak low-light performance

There's a whole lot to like about the Sony Handycam HDR-SR11. Not only does this shooter capture beautiful video, it also shoots excellent still photos. If you're in the market for a hard-drive-based high-definition camcorder, you won't go wrong with ...

Excellent video and performance ; impressive still photos for a camcorder ; adequate manual controls ; nice CAM CTL dial

No wind filter ; doesn't include HDMI cable

If you're in the market for a hard-drive-based high-definition camcorder, you won't go wrong with this Sony. It delivers top notch performance and image quality

A CHUNKY but slightly cheaper alternative to Sony's top-of-the-range HDR-SR12E camcorder.

Suburb high-definition video quality, good low-light performance, 10.2Mp stills mode, tonnes of advanced modes and features

A little on the chunky side

The HDR-SR11 is a slightly cheaper alternative to Sony's top-of-the-range HDR-SR12E. With the exception of a smaller hard drive, it offers identical performance to its award-winning sibling.

Although the speed of data transfer is rather disappointing, the Sony produces good overall results

Great resolution for video and stills ; Face detection ; Foldout touchscreen

Poor mic positioning ; Slow data transfer ; Unclear menu system

This is still a very good camcorder, and the images are high quality. With a better data-transfer speed, we would have recommended it