Sony DCR-SR290 Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability. The interface also impresses, but many are less positive about the viewfinder.

Usability, Interface, Appearance, Image

Viewfinder

Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 87/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Sony DCR-SR290 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very Godd quality.

Seeing is believing with Sony's Handycam DCR-SR290E. Its giant 69mm (2.7-inch) wide-screen touchscreen LCD allows you to see clearly through the Zeiss-branded 10x optical zoom lens. Along with Super SteadyShot image stablisation, you'll be looking at ...

Effective hybrid image stabilisation ; a hot shoe for optional accessories

No viewfinder ; somewhat pricey given its image quality ; no minijack mic input

The Sony DCR-SR290E digital camcorder should appeal to casual, snapshooter-type videographers, but it's somewhat pricey, since its video quality still can't match better MiniDV camcorders

Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E is expected before opportunity for filmmakers interesting. As their video quality, but unfortunately not with better mini-DV camcorders can record, the price is clearly too high .

effective hybrid image stabilization, hot shoe for accessories

No viewfinder, slightly expensive for the image quality, no mini-jack for external mics

The videos of the DCR-SR290E are all in all pretty good, but compression artifacts and the cumbersome touchscreen surface dull the image optical viewfinder .