Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE

119 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Image quality (7)
Usability (6)
Viewfinder (4)
Zoom (3)
Portability (1)

Negative
Value for money (3)
Features (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the color and zoom are on the whole positive. The viewfinder and usability also get good comments. The features and value for money get negative views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: sweeper (epinions.com)

Sony HDR-XR550V - Nice Hardware Even If Incomplete

Summary No other company has more experience in producing consumer video cameras than Sony does. Sony not only builds video cameras but also designs and builds most of the most critical component hardware used within including the image ...

Nearly comprehensive feature set, wide angle zoom, assignable manual control

Non-intuitive menu navigation, no Mac support, proprietary hot shoe, no VU meter, sluggish video AF

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE

alaTest has collected and analysed 18 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

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89% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Savino (amazon.co.uk)

Sony XR550VE

Bought this camera to replace my old Sony DV tape camcoder which still works after many years of good service however this new camcorder, after shooting a few clips has failed. It has a variety of faults, it does not power off, there is a message on...

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: John (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE

Very easy to use.Just open the screen and shoot. Excellent pictures. Ideal zoom, not too long. Wide angle is good. Sound reasonable for close work. Light weight. Fits into your hand easily. Easy to back up onto portable hard drive or lap top (Mac). The...

Non really. The GPS is not much use. I was in Namibia recently and it told me I was in the middle of Paris

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review by: S. Mccartney (amazon.co.uk)

Filming with this camcorder

I purchased this camcorder because of its many superior features, I had used a Sony HD Camcorder previously so was happy with the quality, however until we began shooting I didn't realise how good it was going to be. Daylight shooting was superbly...

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: Mr. A. G. Smyrell (amazon.co.uk)

Fantastic Camcorder for a fantastic price

I'm so glad that I upgraded my Camcorder to the HDR-XR550VEB - what a magnificent machine. I tested the Panasonic and Canon equivalents first, but the Sony version is so very much better. Not only is the picture quality superb and the ease of use...

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: Mr. A. G. Smyrell (amazon.co.uk)

Fantastic Camcorder for a fantastic price

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: Robbo (amazon.co.uk)

Excellent Camcorder

I start by saying I am not a camera expert and purchased this as a gift for my husband. We used it on holiday for recording all sorts of activities and are stunned by the quality. Previous camcorders have made our amateur film making look worse than we...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: Robbo (amazon.co.uk)

Excellent Camcorder

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: David (amazon.co.uk)

Sony HDRXR550VEB Hi Def Camcorder

I'm a pro cameraman, bought this handycam to take footage of my grandson. It's fantastic quality and I now use it professionally (as a 3rd Cam) when I'm on an assignment. Make sure that you buy the Sony NP-FV100 battery!!

Aug, 2010

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