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Sony DCR-SR47 Reviews

Camcorder - 800 Kpix - optical zoom: 60 x - HDD : 60 GB - flash card - silver More product details

$309.00

Simple operation ; 60x zoom lens ; 60GB hard drive ; small (cnet.com)

Compact size. Great HDD capacity and handy Memory Stick option. Easy to use (infosyncworld.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Sony DCR-SR47

We have collected and analyzed 5 expert reviews and 184 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 67/100 and users rate it 82/100. The average review date is June 25, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 105250 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 90/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 90

900100

189 reviews

November, 2009

67 / 100

5 Experts

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82 / 100

184 Users

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from $309.00

Expert Reviews (5)

US

Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (silver)

By (cnet.com)

Simple operation ; 60x zoom lens ; 60GB hard drive ; small

Soft video ; noticeable purple fringing on subjects

If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.

The Handycam DCR-SR47 is Sony's entry-level hard-drive-based standard...

Rating

66100

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Sony DCR-SR47 Review

By Mike Perlman (infosyncworld.com)

We take Sony's pint-size entry level HDD camcorder and give it the runaround. Does it have what it takes? Find out in our full Sony DCR-SR47 review.

Compact size. Great HDD capacity and handy Memory Stick option. Easy to use

Unimpressive image quality. Limited features. Short battery life

We liked the Sony DCR-SR47's handling, thanks to its internal HDD ledge and fat zoom toggle. For a super compact camcorder, there was plenty to grab onto. We weren't too keen on the DCR-SR47's hand strap as it dug into our hand and failed to provide ...

Rating

61100

infosyncworld.com
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Sony Handycam DCR-SR47

By Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

An entry-level standard-definition hard-drive-based camcorder, the Handycam DCR-SR47 isn't for hi-def fanatics. But, if plenty of storage, a 60x megazoom lens and a compact and lightweight body are on your list of priorities, the DCR-SR47 will be well ...

Simple operation ; 60x zoom lens ; 60GB hard drive ; small size

Soft video ; noticeable purple fringing

If high storage capacity, zoom range and easy operation are above video quality on your list of needs, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 will be well worth a look

The Handycam DCR-SR47 is Sony's entry-level hard-drive-based standard...

Rating

66100

Partner Source
cnet.co.uk

User Reviews (184)

US

Does what I need it to do!

By linc2 (sonystyle.com)

"I purchased this video cam because I wanted something light weight and small enough to carry in my purse. Also, I'm a fan of Sony products. This cam is really user friendly and after reading the instructions I caught on to its many features real quick....

Quick and easy with great video

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US

Does what I need it to do!

By linc2 (sonystyle.com)

I purchased this video cam because I wanted something light weight and small enough to carry in my purse. Also, I'm a fan of Sony products.

Quick and easy with great video

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US

Wish I Can Get My Money Back

By (sonystyle.com)

"The camera is light and the touch screen is also nice. But if I am standing four feet away you can't see the faces it's a blur and you have to record in a highly lit area (to record in my living room I have to get additional lighting. When the sales lady...

Light, Direct Record Button, Choice of Color (Mine is Red)

Blurry, No Night Vision, Have to be close and in lighted area to get good picture

Manufacturer's Description

Record those special occasions with the DCR-SR47/R Handycam camcorder. A built-in hard disk drive offers extended, hassle-free recording and a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens delivers sharp, high resolution images. For close-ups, you will appreciate a powerful 60x optical zoom. Hybrid technology even allows you to record video to the hard drive or optional Memory Stick Duo media.

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