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Sharp VL-Z7U

Sharp VL-Z7U

41 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
portability (23)
image quality (22)
usability (12)
price (8)
size (7)

Negative
battery (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 reviews of Sharp VL-Z7U. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the price and design are generally positive. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sharp VL-Z7U is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sharp VL-Z7U

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Sharp VL-Z7U from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the size and price. The usability and image quality also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the design.

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71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Digital Trends Staff (digitaltrends.com)

Sharp VL-Z7U Review

With adequate lighting, colors were rendered accurately and with very good contrast.

The VL-Z7U is a very interesting digital camcorder. The video quality under most circumstances is quite good, the LCD is clear in daylight as well as with the backlight on for indoor use. However, the overall perception is compromised by the execution...

Aug, 2003

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Expert review by : Jan Ozer (pcmag.com)

Sharp VL-Z7U Viewcam

The Sharp VL-Z7U Viewcam is an ergonomic wonder, with a unique construction that makes shooting comfortable in any position and an LCD panel that's always crystal-clear, even in sunlight.

On our quality tests, virtually none of the shots were sharp. Under studio conditions, images looked as though a very light blur filter had been applied, which reduced artifacts but softened details. Most colors were a bit faint, and there was slight...

Oct, 2003

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Expert review by : Lee Mitchell (ecoustics)

Sharp VL-Z7U MiniDV Camcorder Review - ecoustics.com

The picture and audio quality of the Sharp VL-Z7U is comparable to other DV cameras that I've seen and used. Great audio and video aside, if your camera

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : anyone 13th-repeat (videomaker.com)