Hitachi DZ HS301

Hitachi DZ HS301
alaScore 75

11 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the battery and usability, whereas many are negative about the zoom.

usability, battery

zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Hitachi DZ HS301 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 11 reviews)

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Review Ratings

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Features

Usability
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Battery
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Zoom
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Hitachi DZ-HS301E review

 

The camcorder's 8GB hard disk stores just under two hours of recording at the highest quality settings, which is equivalent to two MiniDV tapes.

At first glance the DZ-HS301E looks like a traditional MiniDV camcorder, but Hitachi has squeezed in both a DVD drive and a hard disk.

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Hitachi DZ-HS301 and DZ-HS303 DVD-HDD Camcorders

 

Hitachi has recently announced their new line of camcorders and this time they have gone for something very innovative and potentially the future of camcorders. These camcorders come with DVD support as well as a 'Hard disk'. This is one of the first...

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Amazon review summary for the Hitachi DZ HS301

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Hitachi DZ HS301 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

usability

0% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Ideal features.....absolutly shocking picture quality

 

Ideal features.....absolutly shocking picture quality

The features of the Hitachi are very ideal for a beginners camcorder. It's also easy to use and you don't need a manual to work it out, but there may be some parts where you need to refer to something. The hardrive memory format is very practical and...

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Ideal features.....absolutly shocking picture quality

 

Ideal features.....absolutly shocking picture quality

The features of the Hitachi are very ideal for a beginners camcorder. It's also easy to use and you don't need a manual to work it out, but there may be some parts where you need to refer to something. The hardrive memory format is very practical and...

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Hitachi DZ-HS301E

 

Hard disc recording

limited Zoom

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Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: No
Chip Type:CCD
Image Stabiliser:Electronical Image Stabiliser

Connectivity

Digital Input: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: No
HDMI PORT: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface :SD Card
USB: Yes
USB Interface: Yes
Wireless Interface: No

General Features

3D: No
Format:DVD / HDD
Handheld Position:Horizontal
Product Type:TRAD. CAMCORDER
Resolution:Standard Definition
Type:Camcorder

Recording

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