Sony Handycam DCR-SX33

Sony Handycam DCR-SX33
alaScore 79

59 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom and battery. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably.

usability, image quality, portability, battery, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR-SX33 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 59 reviews)

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Sony Handycam DCR-SX33E

 

It's been awhile since I had a handycam. The last one I got was four or five years ago. I can't remember the exact series but the brand was JVC. I was so disappointed with it and got hooked with buying ordinary digital camera's instead. But since this...

I’m only having a hard time looking for a handycam case here due to it’s small size. It would have been great if the package came with other accessories. And one more thing also, when I tried to plug it on a old model Sony TV, no picture or sounds came...

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Amazon review summary for the Sony Handycam DCR-SX33

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 33 user reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-SX33 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

value for money, usability, portability, image quality, battery

82% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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GR8

 

Bought this camera used like new for £55 including postage. My only gripe is no record indicator light which would be of great benefit in bright sunshine. Otherwise it is superb, the picture quality is clear and i was able to read the writing on a...

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There is only one problem

 

This was bought because of its size, and to replace an older Sony digital tape camcorder. Everything about it is fine, except that the colour on the film it produces is very poor (in all filming conditions); and so the old tape version is back in...

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Excellent Camcorder

 

The delivery and packing was excellent, Camera and instructions dead easy to follow and video taken on holiday were great and easy to use, the burning to disc cannot be easyer and the method is well instructed in the neat handbook. great still pictures...

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Sony Handycam DCR-SX33

 

everything

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Good for the price

 

As another reviewer says this is a tiny camcorder. It's only slightly bigger than the Cybershot. However, anyone with large hands is going to struggle with this little thing. I have tiny hands (the strap is if anything a bit big for me, even adjusted...

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Sony Handycam DCR-SX33

 

Lightweight, touch-screen controls make it easy to use, good battery life

Pictures taken using "photo mode" are very poor quality - I would strongly advise using a separate camera if "normal photographs" are required

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Handy, Sony but not brilliant

 

I was suprised how small it was when I unpacked it but it seems to do the job. The battery life is not that long (I get about 60 mins ) and I suppose that's why there is a reminder on the outside of the box to get a spare battery ! The operating guide...

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Sony Handycam DCR-SX33

 

It's small and light

Poor battery life, won't download direct to disk as advertised, software included relies on microsoft image mastering to download which I don't have and it disrupts my fuji still photo programe software. I do have XP series three which they specify....

Product Specifications

Configuration

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

Connectivity

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

General Features

3D: No
Format: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:4:3
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