JVC Everio GZ-X900

93 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Portability (16)
Usability (9)
Design (6)
Image quality (5)
Build quality (2)

Negative
Features (2)
Battery (2)
Zoom (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the image quality and design. The usability and value for money are also appreciated, but many are less positive about the features and battery.

portability, value for money, usability, design, image quality

zoom, battery, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC Everio GZ-X900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Jim Feeley (pcworld.com)

JVC Everio X GZ-X900

JVC's Everio X GZ-X900 high-definition camcorder ($1000 as of September 25, 2009) has a sleek design, includes a few innovative features, and generates acceptable HD video under bright lighting conditions. Unfortunately, the unit's noticeably subpar...

Clever YouTube Upload feature ; Good performance in bright light

Terrible video in common low-light settings ; Only 1080/60i capture

The GZ-X900's substandard low-light performance outweighs the camcorder's clever features and slick appearance.

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (washingtonpost.com)

JVC GZ-X900

The JVC GZ-X900 came to us with an exciting premise-a uniquely designed, Full HD camcorder that can double as a 9-megapixel still camera. While most camcorders are capable of taking still photos, few boast the massive amount of still features and...

The drawbacks of the GZ-X900 clearly outweigh its positive assets. The camcorder is loaded with a puny 5x optical zoom, which is far smaller than what you'd find on an average HD camcorder (usually between 10x - 15x). It also has a unique design that...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

JVC Everio GZ-X900

JVC's new top-of-the-line model, unique in both design and capabilities

Lots of controls; Excellent sharpness and motion

Terrible low light performance; Unimpressive zoom

The JVC GZ-X900 ($999 MSRP) seems like the tale of two camcorders. It was truly excellent in much of our bright light testing—specifically motion and sharpness—but once the lights went down the camcorder produced atrocious video. Its image was dark,...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

JVC Everio GZ-X900 Camcorder Review

The GZ-X900 ($999 MSRP) is the newest top-of-the-line HD camcorder from JVC, and it's a model that is unique in both design and capability. The camcorder has a streamline, rectangular construction that does away with the traditional right-side hand...

The JVC GZ-X900 ($999 MSRP) seems like the tale of two camcorders. It was truly excellent in much of our bright light testing-specifically motion and sharpness-but once the lights went down the camcorder produced atrocious video. Its image was dark,...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by: Kaitlyn Chantry (camcorderinfo.com)

JVC Everio GZ-X900 First Impressions Camcorder Review - JVC Flash Memory

JVC Everio GZ-X900 First Impressions Camcorder Review

Mar, 2009

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Amazon review summary for the JVC Everio GZ-X900

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-X900 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

portability, value for money, usability, connectivity, build quality

64% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: D. Banici (amazon.com)

Solid and high quality

I've done a lot of research before getting this product. In particular I was interested in the largest CMOS sensor I can get "for the buck". I took a chance and purchased mine used, but I got an excellent deal. This camera will shoot absolutely...

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: BK (amazon.com)

Incredibly poor product - avoid it and JVC

We bought this camera last summer - it worked for about a month before the lens cover stopped working properly. We paid to ship it to the JVC Service Center in Texas, who informed us that the repair would be $500, as they wanted to 'fix' other things,...

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: Unbiased_R3view (amazon.com)

JVC Everio GZ-X900 Camcorder

PROS: Great Camera with High Megapixels Still Shots (9.0MP) and Cheap Price CONS: Short Battery (1hr 30 minutes full charge) and only 5X Optical Zoom Overall for the Price I love this Camera and would Recommend to anyone in this price Range. I love...

May, 2011

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Consumer review by: reidg Golf (amazon.com)

Slow down your moving to fast

This camera offers functions not often found in video cameras at this price range . Its slow motion (high fps) capabilities gives an additional tool for sports trainers to demonstrate kinetic movement without loss of quality visuals. It is compact and...

Apr, 2011

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