Sony DCR TRV 140

168 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (110)
price (90)
portability (66)
image quality (56)
zoom (25)

Negative
reliability (12)
color (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 168 reviews of Sony DCR TRV 140. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the zoom and portability. The image quality and price also get good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the reliability. Many are less positive about the color.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR TRV 140 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR TRV 140

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Sony DCR TRV 140 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the zoom and portability are generally positive. The usability and image quality also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR TRV 140

alaTest has collected and analyzed 120 user reviews of Sony DCR TRV 140 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the zoom and image quality are overall positive. The portability and price also get good feedback. Many are critical about the color, and there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV140 Camcorder Review - Sony Digital8 Camcorders

The Sony DCR-TRV140 is the low end model of the Sony Digital8 lineup with a street price around $500. Although it is an inexpensive alternative to digital camcorders, the Sony has fallen behind other manufacturers in included features on bottom level...

Mar, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

It gets me by

After reading the other reviews posted, I wanted to chime in as well with my opinion. I bought this camera over a year ago, and the main reason for buying it was to get my daughter on tape as she grew older. I did not want to spend a ton, and after ...

Sony build quality, ease of use, no surprises

picture quality average, included battery

Sep, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

good for the beginner or if used sparingly

this was my first camcorder, and i was impressed with the features that came with my 380 bucks i spe ...

night shot is great, priced right for the beginner

battery life, no accessory shoe and digital 8 quality

Jul, 2003

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Consumer review (pcphotoreview.com)

Sony DCR-TRV140 Handycam

May, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Handy Dandy

I have taken home movies for over 30 years. This is an easy camera to use. I am not that pleased with the playback viewing. If I keep the viewing small, the pictures look great, but when on a larger screen the pictures just are not that great.

Easy to use

Pixels not enough for sharp photo

Feb, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony Digitial Video is Cool!

I'm pretty happy with this. I like that it shoots digital and still pictures and is easy to capture into my computer. It hooks right into the USB, which some others didn't. However, it's really hard to edit. I guess I should buy an editing program....

Easy to useQuick link to computerGood battery life

Hard to edit on computer

Feb, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

My First DV Camera

While this is my first digital video camera, I have used a number of other brand cameras in the past. I bought this camera because your kids grow up too fast and I have other Sony products in my home.

Easy access to all buttons and functions

Unable to playback on analogue tapes

Dec, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Fun and easy to use but is it worth it?

I bought the 140 to record indoors in theatre situations. In that case I use a tripod and the remote. Outdoors I use a tripod when it is feasible. I find the created image quality as bad as old VHS. No improvement for the price. Don't know if it...

Good features for the price

Image quality created is terrible

Jun, 2002

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