Sony Handycam DCR-SX53

Sony Handycam DCR-SX53
alaScore 82

16 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the build quality and memory are on the whole positive. The value for money and usability also get good feedback.

image quality, usability, value for money, memory, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR-SX53 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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(Based on 16 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the Sony Handycam DCR-SX53

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 13 user reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-SX53 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

image quality, usability, memory, value for money, build quality

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Great Camcorder

 

As I have come to expect from Amazon great service, good price and the Handycam arrived before the date quoted.

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Great Camcorder

 

As I have come to expect from Amazon great service, good price and the Handycam arrived before the date quoted. The name SONY speaks for itself, easy to use, small to carry around, a joy to use.

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Sony DCR-SX53E

 

Very light and compact - easy to just pop in a pocket

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Sony DCR-SX53E

 

Easy to transfer files to PC ; Linux user - no special software required

Noise from zoom mechanism picked up by microphone

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Sony DCR-SX53E

 

Easy to use and value for money

Photo's not that great

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Sony DCR-SX53E

 

excellent for what we required, family get togethers and holidays

Reviewer left no comment

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Sony DCR-SX53E

 

Ease of use. Lightweight. Good quality images

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Sony DCR-SX53E

 

extremely light and very simple to use. great picture quality

Reviewer left no comment

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Sony DCR-SX53E

 

Quite impressed, easily carried, good quality pictures, product is of sturdy materials, controls are positive, and good sound collection. My first camcorder so not an expert, but I do like this product

Smaller fingers would be an advantage, but getting easier each time it's used

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Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: No
Chip Type:CCD
Image Stabiliser:Electronical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size:1/8''

Connectivity

Digital Input: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: No
HDMI PORT: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface :MS Duo / Pro Duo
Type of SD Card Interface :SD Card / SD HC Card
USB: Yes
USB Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No
Wireless Interface: No

General Features

3D: No
Format:Flash + Memory Card
Handheld Position:Horizontal
Product Type:Camcorder
Resolution:Standard Definition
Type:Camcorder

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/3
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/3500

Recording

HD Video Format:Not Applicable
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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