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Sony Handycam HDR-XR500 Reviews
Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 6.631 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - HDD : 120 GB - flash card More product details
$945.00
First rate video quality and performance ; geotagging videos is fun, if limited (cnet.com)
120GB AVCHD camcorder with built-in GPS ; 6MP CMOS imager (digitaltrends.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Sony Handycam HDR-XR500
We have collected and analyzed 5 expert reviews and 61 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users rate it 89/100. The average review date is June 21, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 104854 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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66 reviews
November, 2009
5 Experts
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61 Users
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Rank 61
from $945.00
Expert Reviews (5)
Review summary for the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500
alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the portability. The interface also impresses, but many are less positive about the viewfinder.
Portability, Interface, Color, Design
Viewfinder, Control panel, Battery, Memory
Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 89/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V
First rate video quality and performance ; geotagging videos is fun, if limited
Annoying menu system ; no wind filter ; no manual shutter-speed, iris or audio controls ; relatively big and heavy ; expensive
Though the geotagging capability is more of a novelty than killer a app in this product, and the interface could use a complete overhaul, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-X520V's top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature ...
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Sony HDR-XR500V
Have tape- and DVD-based camcorders gone the way of the VCR and the cassette Walkman? It sure looks that way, as we're pretty hard-pressed to find a super cool model featuring...
120GB AVCHD camcorder with built-in GPS ; 6MP CMOS imager
Heavy, expensive ; weak stills
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User Reviews (61)
Tough luck, Mac users
"A big thumbs-down for lack of Mac OS compatibility. There's no good reason for this. It creates built-in obsolescence, not great eco-consciousness, folks! We're spinning through electronics too fast as it is - a corporate model based on cooperation over...
nice design but fatal flaw
excludes Mac users
Wonderful Camera
"Coming from a background in broadcast as cameraman, sound man and editor this camera does much better than 3 chip digital cameras in quality and low light performance. I have tested this camera in all sorts of lighting conditions and found the camera ope...
Price, Image Quality, Sound Quality and Portability
NONE
It's a Hi-Def Video Camera!
"I bought the HDR-XR500V to record movies -- not to make still picture, and its video performance is superb. An amazing camera and for me just about everything works as promised -- no small feat in these days. The much maligned GPS is wonderful for traci...
Image Stabilization, Sound, GPS, Video Quality, Quick Start-Up, PMB Application
Could use more manual controls, higher frame rate, variable mic volume
Manufacturer's Description
Shoot like a pro and record your memories directly to a massive capacity of hard disk drive with the HDR-XR520V Handycam camcorder. This impressive camcorder is capable of recording up to 96 hours of high definition (HD) video in HD LP mode. Equipped with an advanced 1/2.88" Exmor R CMOS sensor, you can capture stunning 1920 x 1080 HD video and 12.1-megapixel still images. Additionally, a built-in GPS receiver helps you keep track of your current location and even remembers where you shot...
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