Sony Handycam DCR SX50E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the zoom and image quality are overall positive. The memory and portability are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the value for money.

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value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR SX50E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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(Based on 26 reviews)

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Sony DCR-SX50E Camcorder

 

There is a 16 GB hard drive that is built into this camcorder, that results in the ability to be able to record and save 11 hours of video on this camcorder at any one time. If that isn't enough already, just plug in an additional memory stick and you...

Overall the Sony DCR-SX50E is a very good camera, although as this camera is a little more fragile than many others it’s well worth buying a case for this as the small cost of these is nothing in comparison to having to buy a brand new camcorder. This...

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Amazon review summary for the Sony Handycam DCR SX50E

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR SX50E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

usability, portability, memory, image quality

value for money

91% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Not for High Quality Pictures

 

The Sony DCRSX50E Handycam Camcorder With 16GB Internal Memory is a good product if you are looking for something to capture videos or a gift for your little kid to take camping without fear of losing or breaking it. For still images (pictures), I...

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Great idiot-proof camcorder

 

I am useless at taking pictures and video and this works like a dream. Even a technophobe could have great results with it. Its very light and compact and very easy to use. We bought it to film my baby daughter and she loves posing for it now.

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Sony provide quality at reasonable price

 

Although not HD, the quality of output is more than fine. The Internal memory gives over 10 hours of filming and the memory slot enables a doubling of capacity. Loads of facilities gives plenty of options particularly with the included software. I...

Although not HD, the quality of output is more than fine. The Internal memory gives over 10 hours of filming and the memory slot enables a doubling of capacity. Loads of facilities gives plenty of options particularly with the included software. I...

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Sony provide quality at reasonable price

 

Although not HD, the quality of output is more than fine. The Internal memory gives over 10 hours of filming and the memory slot enables a doubling of capacity. Loads of facilities gives plenty of options particularly with the included software. I...

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Small and Perfectly Formed

 

What can I say? I wasn't sure that a flash memory camera was going to be this good, how wrong was I! I've always loved Sony branded products. I have always found them to be of great quality. This camera has only gone to reinforce my love of this brand.

What can I say? I wasn't sure that a flash memory camera was going to be this good, how wrong was I! I've always loved Sony branded products. I have always found them to be of great quality. This camera has only gone to reinforce my love of this brand....

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Small and Perfectly Formed

 

What can I say? I wasn't sure that a flash memory camera was going to be this good, how wrong was I! I've always loved Sony branded products. I have always found them to be of great quality. This camera has only gone to reinforce my love of this brand....

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Small Wonder !

 

I bought this camcorder 2 weeks ago after my Sony DCR-HC32 gave up the ghost. I was immediately impressed by the size and weight (small, sits well in the hand) and the image quality is very good for a non-HD camcorder. This model has 16GB storage built...

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Small Wonder !

 

I bought this camcorder 2 weeks ago after my Sony DCR-HC32 gave up the ghost.

I bought this camcorder 2 weeks ago after my Sony DCR-HC32 gave up the ghost. I was immediately impressed by the size and weight (small, sits well in the hand) and the image quality is very good for a non-HD camcorder. This model has 16GB storage...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: No
Chip Type:CCD
Image Stabiliser:Electronical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size:1/8''

Connectivity

Digital Input: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: No
HDMI PORT: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface :MS Duo / Pro Duo
Type of SD Card Interface : No
USB: Yes
USB Interface: Yes
Wireless Interface: No

General Features

3D: No
Format:Flash + Memory Card
Handheld Position:Horizontal
Product Type:Camcorder
Resolution:Standard Definition
Type:Camcorder

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/3
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/3500

Recording

HD Video Format:Not Applicable
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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