Sony DCRSX83ES

Sony DCRSX83ES
alaScore 82

24 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the image quality and value for money. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are mixed views on the resolution and zoom.

portability, usability, value for money, image quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the DCR-SX83E 16GB Handycam PAL Camcorder PAL -Non USA- Format is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the DCR-SX83E 16GB Handycam PAL Camcorder PAL -Non USA- Format

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the DCR-SX83E 16GB Handycam PAL Camcorder PAL -Non USA- Format from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

portability, value for money, usability, zoom

83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great digital camcorder!

 

I bought this unit for a trip we took to the Black Hills. This camera worked very well. The 25x zoom is amazing: It brought Mt. Rushmore in close enough to touch. Obviously when it is zoomed that far, minor hand shaking is accentuated, but it worked...

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Great camcorder in a small package

 

I just got back from a short vacation to southwestern United States. I took this camcorder along fully charged. I used the recorder everyday, during full sun, shadows, inside, and evening lighting. This little camcorder performed flawlessly. It has a...

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Ignorance is bliss....

 

This is our first camcorder and we were totally ignorant as to what we should be looking for, so we started doing research. The top 3 things we were looking for were quality of the video in poor lighting conditions, the stability of the camcorder in...

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Sony DCR-SX83 Camcorder

 

It works great for the job needed. It will be used for business to show employees the correct procedures.

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Best of the "old style" formats (non-HD)

 

I may be all caught up with the technology (i.e. Blu-ray, giant screen LCD & LED HDTV's all over the house, but when I produce movies for my family and friends I have to revert to "old style" screen resolution, etc. This camera lets me do old ratio 3:4...

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Best of the "old style" formats (non-HD)

 

I may be all caught up with the technology (i.e. Blu-ray, giant screen LCD & LED HDTV's all over the house, but when I produce movies for my family and friends I have to revert to "old style" screen resolution, etc.

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Can't read media!

 

Ordered the sx83. Shot some trial video. Playback on screen looks great!

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Can't read media!

 

Ordered the sx83. Shot some trial video. Playback on screen looks great! The included CD had no software for downloading to my computer; I am running XP sp3 and their program for downloading (and converting, more on that in a minute) is incompatible...

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little gem

 

Great little pocket camcorder!

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Product Specifications

Wrap your hands around the first standard definition camcorder to feature the advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, which delivers stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and reduced noise. The ultra-compact DCR-SX83 Handycam camcorder also features 16GB of embedded flash memory which offers room to capture and store up to 44 hours of video (SD LP mode), while a 25x optical/300x digital zoom lens helps capture close-ups from far away. Plus, the vibrant 2.7" display is perfect for viewing and reliving your memories.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Sony NP-FV30

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:Memory Stick PRO Duo / SD Memory Card / Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 / SDHC Memory Card / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.4in
Height:2.3in
Weight:8.8oz
Width:2.1in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Snow / Beach / Candle / Sunset / Twilight mode / Fireworks / Twilight portrait / Portrait mode / Landscape / Spotlight / Sunrise

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated
Storage Capacity:16GB

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:SX83
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Handycam DCR

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8-2.2
Max Focal Length:62.5mm
Min Focal Length:2.5mm
Optical Zoom:25
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:3Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:1.35Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:4.2Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/4 / 1/4"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):6.4 mm ( 1/4 ) / 6.4 mm ( 1/4" )
Optical Sensor Type:Exmor R CMOS
Sensor Qty:1CMOS

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic (Steady Shot)

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Scene Transition:Black fader / White fader
Digital Video Format:MPEG-2
Digital Zoom:2000
Face Detection: Yes
Media Type:Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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