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Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V
180 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 180 reviews of Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The portability and image quality also get good views. There are mixed views on the memory and price. Some have doubts about the zoom.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V
alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and reliability. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the price. There are some mixed opinions about the size and zoom.
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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V
alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative views about the memory and zoom.
usability, image quality, portability, price, size
zoom, memory
96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)
Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V
Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V
Full manual feature set for video; geotagging for video is fun, if not very practical; autofocus system performs very well.
Annoying menu system; no wind filter or meaningful audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive; defaults to low resolution, not-full-HD video quality; cumbersome touch-screen interface.
The Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V fares well compared with the competition, though its video could be a bit sharper and the interface less cumbersome. Unless you absolutely need to store a lot of video on the camcorder--which I don't suggest--or if have...
May, 2010
Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)
Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V Camcorder Review
Sony's flagship 2010 model, the HDR-CX550V, is a larger camcorder than its predecessor, but it is loaded with a wide angle lens, new manual controls, and stronger performance. With a Sony049 price tag, the CX550 is also one of the cheaper high-end...
May, 2010
Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)
Sony HDR-CX550V
Larger than its predecessor, but loaded with features, controls, and stronger performance
Great control dial; Decent motion
Poor low light sensitivity; Color accuracy wasn’t great
With the HDR-CX550V Sony finally began to break down some of its longstanding policies regarding its Handycam camcorders. For starters, the CX550V is the first Sony Handycam to offer 24Mbps AVCHD recording, and it is the first to enable the use of...
May, 2010
Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)
Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V
Against the competition the CX550V fares well, though its video could be a bit sharper and the interface less cumbersome.
Full manual feature set for video ; Geotagging for video is fun, if not very practical ; Autofocus system performs very well
Annoying menu system ; No wind filter or meaningful audio controls ; Relatively big and heavy ; Expensive ; Defaults to low resolution, not-full-HD video quality ; Cumbersome touchscreen interface
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Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)
Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V
Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V
Full manual feature set for video; geotagging for video is fun, if not very practical; autofocus system performs very well.
Annoying menu system; no wind filter or meaningful audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive; defaults to low resolution, not-full-HD video quality; cumbersome touch-screen interface.
The Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V fares well compared with the competition, though its video could be a bit sharper and the interface less cumbersome. Unless you absolutely need to store a lot of video on the camcorder--which I don't suggest--or if have...
May, 2010
Partner Source
Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)
Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V review
Given its accoutrements--a large G series lens, 64GB memory built in, 3.5-inch LCD and EVF, headphone and mic jacks, and shutter and iris controls--the Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V's price north of $1,000 may be a bit painful, but not much of a surprise....
Full manual feature set for video; geotagging for video is fun, if not very practical; autofocus system performs very well.
Annoying menu system; no wind filter or meaningful audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive; defaults to low resolution, not-full-HD video quality; cumbersome touch-screen interface.
The Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V fares well compared with the competition, though its video could be a bit sharper and the interface less cumbersome. Unless you absolutely need to store a lot of video on the camcorder--which I don't suggest--or if have...
May, 2010
Consumer review (cnet.com)
Not bad but not great.
Wide lens. Touchscreen easy to use. Viewfinder nice to have. Image stabilization top notch. Compact size and weight.
Lens cover mechanism. Image quality when played back on HDTV not as great as expected. Windcutter helped with wind noise reduction. Occasional infamous blue dot problem. Photos- eh. PMB software limitations. Could use lens hood accessory.
Apr, 2012
Consumer review (sony.com)
Best pro handy cam in the market, FACT!
i'v had this camera for a week and i have tried almost every setting on it, its perfect if you know what your doing and what you want, even if you new to filming this camera can still give you that pro look needed. so far iv done a lil music video with...
Great focus pull, Amazing HD quality pictures and film
zoom not that smooth, but manageable
Sep, 2011
Consumer review (sony.com)
Excellent non-pro camera
Since I've had this for only a week I can't say anything about reliability. It's an all-in-one package that takes great video and still pictures. However, if you're looking for pro camera with full manual exposure/F-stop/white balance/shutter (etc)...
Excellent resolution. Lots of file storage choices. Good battery life. Full auto mode in normal light works great for mo
No full manual mode. Setting one mode to manual generally resets all others to "Auto
May, 2011
Consumer review (sony.com)
Best option in the consumer camcorder category
The cx560v is a great camera in the consumer camcorder category. The image sensor on this camera is a 1/2.88" CMOS compared to a 1/4" CMOS in the cx160 and cx360 models and the effective resolution on this camera is also comparatively higher at 6.14...
High effective video resolution, great sound, hot-shoe for expandability
small screen considering it is a touch screen
Apr, 2011
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