Sony DCR-SX45E

119 reviews

May, 2013

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Usability (14)
Value for money (11)
Portability (10)
Image quality (5)
Connectivity (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the connectivity and image quality. The portability and value for money also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-SX45E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 (black)

The Handycam DCR-SX series is Sony's flash-memory-based standard-definition ultracompact camcorder. It's made up of three models that differ only by storage amounts: the SX45 has no internal memory; the SX65 has 4GB built in; and the SX85 has 16GB of...

The Sony Handycam DCR-SX45, SX65, and SX85 are easy-to-use ultracompact camcorders with good active electronic image stabilization and a built-in USB cable for quick uploads.

The DCR-SX45, SX65, and SX85 produce very soft and noisy video with noticeable fringing on subjects even at small sizes. There are no mic or headphone jacks, and the electronic image stabilization won't help you with the lens fully extended.

Sony's Handycam DCR-SX45, SX65, and SX85 standard-definition camcorders pack a megazoom lens at a reasonable price; one look at the standard-definition video, though, and you might regret not spending a bit more for an HD model.

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review by: shuchi0000 (cnet.com)

"worst 4 still photography even video quality is blurred"

i'm very disappointed total waste of money worst still photography and blurred video recording

design is good

video &picture quality

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: ramprasad1211 (cnet.com)

Video quality is worst

I got this a month back. I was so exited about this. But when I used it I felt so dis-appointed. Infact felt really bad. Video quality is worst. The video is not clear even on handycam while playback. I got it exchanged with Full HD handycam. So guys i...

built-in USB cable

Video quality. Its all blurred

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: ramprasad1211 (cnet.com)

"Video quality is worst"

built-in USB cable

Video quality. Its all blurred.

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: ramprasad1211 (cnet.com)

Video quality is worst

built-in USB cable

Video quality. Its all blurred

Jul, 2011

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Amazon review summary for the Sony DCR-SX45E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 user reviews of the Sony DCR-SX45E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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70% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Yesenia Rosales "yrsls" (amazon.com)

Cute Little Camera

This is a very cute little camera has all the works and had to buy a 32GB memory chip along with it. I don't recommend this camera for Mac users, learned it the hard way because I own a Mac, the format the camera takes footage to the chip, Mac dosent...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Candy0522 (amazon.com)

Great Purchase

I purchased this camcorder for my 12 year old's birthday present. He wanted it to video he and his friends doing tricks on their skateboards. It works perfect. It also is a touch screen, which I did not know. Not sure if they put that in the...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Ralph Dickinson "Ruy Diaz Mio Cid" (amazon.com)

Great handycam, just like in the late 90s

Written by a hobbyist videographer I was extremely satisfied with this camcorder. I had first purchased the Samsung HMX-F80 since that one was a true HD camcorder. I have owned several Sony camcorders in the past and was wary of purchasing a Samsung...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: ThorB (amazon.com)

I can't see what I'm filming

There are (2) specific problems I have with the Sony DCR-SX45: the first one is endemic to all LCD screens, glare, you simply cannot see what you are shooting, the second is that the strap actually interfers with holding the camcorder, it is obstusive,...

Oct, 2012

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