Sony Handycam HDR-CX505VE

35 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Portability (4)
Zoom (3)
Build quality (2)
Image quality (2)
Usability (1)

Negative
Features (5)
Value for money (2)
Memory (1)
Battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability and image quality. The build quality and zoom also get good opinions. There are some less positive comments about the memory and battery.

portability, zoom, build quality, image quality, usability

features, value for money, battery, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam HDR-CX505VE is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Sony HDR-CX505VE

The HDR-CX505VE shoots great video, has Sony's usual sturdy build, and is fairly compact.

The HDR-CX505VE shoots great video, has Sony’s usual sturdy build, and is fairly compact for a camcorder offering this level of image quality. For point-and-shoot users looking to achieve good results without much fuss, it’s a tempting proposition....

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by: (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony HDR-CX505VE Camcorder

The CX505 comes with the latest technology including the Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor technologies that is twice as sensitive as other sensors that camcorders have giving even better quality video even when you are in low light conditions, if your making video...

It’s well worth mentioning that the Sony HDR-CX505VE comes with a large three inch LCD touchscreen which allows you to see and edit your photos with ease right there on your camcorder. With 9.4 hours charge life on the battery this is 1 more less...

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Sony Handycam HDR-CX505VE

alaTest has collected and analysed 12 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX505VE from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

zoom, portability

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

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: S. Buchan "S Buchan" (amazon.co.uk)

Eccelent fully featured camcorder

The HD quality of pictures is brilliant.

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: S. Buchan "S Buchan" (amazon.co.uk)

Eccelent fully featured camcorder

The HD quality of pictures is brilliant. Ive done some low light/image stabiliser tests on this camera in a moving car at night at full zoom and the image of the car in front is almost judder free The still quality is very good for a camcorder. The...

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: Eddy (amazon.co.uk)

Brilliant!

I am really happy with this camera. It takes great quality footage, the zoom lens is very good and so is the image stabilisation. The colour reproduction and sharpness are things which also stand out for me. Some of the options are well buried in the...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: Eddy (amazon.co.uk)

Brilliant!

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: asad (reevoo.com)