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Sony DCR-DVD 403

Sony DCR-DVD 403
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alaScore 84

413 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 413 reviews of Sony DCR-DVD 403. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The portability and image quality also get good reviews. Opinions are divided on the price, and some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-DVD 403 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR-DVD 403

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Sony DCR-DVD 403 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the battery and image quality. The zoom and portability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the durability and price.

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

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR-DVD 403

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 259 user reviews of Sony DCR-DVD 403 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the size and reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Denny Atkin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD review

 

The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 leaves its underachieving predecessors in the dust, offering superior video quality, improved performance, above-average photos, and a no-compromise feature set. With its 1/3-inch 3-megapixel CCD (2 megapixels used for...

Very good video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; responsive; convenient storage media; decent stills.

Slightly soft video; DVD format isn't as well supported as MiniDV for editing; no video light; won't work with the Macintosh; can't autodetect aspect ratio during playback.

The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality--much.

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam Camcorder

 

CCDType: Single CCD, Video Recording Format: DVD-R

Good video quality and ease of use. Above-average sound quality.

A bit pricey. Still-shooting performance could be better. Limited importing options.

The DCR-DVD403 delivers very good DVD-quality video and adequate digital stills.

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

PCWorld.com - Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam

 

The last time we looked at camcorders, we found that the DVD models we tested recorded video that didn't match the quality of video from the ...

Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam

 

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

 

The Sony DCR-DVD403 represents the absolute best of this year's DVD camcorders. We couldn't believe that a picture this sharp and vivid could actually come from a DVD cam, but it appears that their time may have finally come. Unfortunately, no other...

Manual Control, -Editing options, -Audio

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD403 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Sony DVD Camcorders

 

Sony's DCR-DVD403 is this year's top of the line, king of the heap, DVD camcorder from Sony anyway, and it's pretty cool. It's definitely the most advanced DVD camcorder we've seen thus far in the DVD camcorder race (which is a relatively young one)....

Feb, 2005
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Expert review by : Mark Montgomery (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD

 

Go ahead and put a bag of popcorn in the microwave. No really, do it. We just finished our review and we have the DVD to prove it

Ready for your DVD player ; 5.1 Surround Sound ; Widescreen LCD

Slightly visible compression ; Short media capacity ; No S-Video connector

Sony has made many improvements in the performance of DVD camcorders and the DCR-DVD403 is no exception. This camcorder is simple and fun to use. Point and shoot users will appreciate the ability to playback their footage almost immediately on their...

Sep, 2005
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Sony DCR DVD403

 

Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom.

Sony DCR DVD 403 Analog digital signal conversion lets you convert or record any analog NTSC video source (e.g. VHS) to digital via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital camcorder directly into a PC via the i.Link...

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

DISAPPOINTED - READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY!

 

Last year I purchased a Sony Handycam DCR DVD 403: http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_Handycam_DCR_DVD403/4505-6500_7-31286090.html?tag=also The camera has an automatic lens shutter, and it seems to cause many users headache (does not open any more). It ...

Easy to format and pop into DVD player for display on the TV

No mpeg2, avi or other compressed formats!?INSANE REPAIR CHARGES!!WARRANTY?!? Yeah right

Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

DISAPPOINTED - READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY!

 

Easy to format and pop into DVD player for display on the TV

No mpeg2, avi or other compressed formats!?INSANE REPAIR CHARGES!!WARRANTY?!? Yeah right!

Aug, 2006
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