Sony HDR-CX730

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the color and image quality are generally positive. The portability and zoom also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the features.

value for money, zoom, portability, image quality, color

features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX730 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 54 reviews)

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Sony HDR-CX730e

 

Filming educational training videos

Great Picture Quality","Simple Controls

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Sony HDR-CX730E review

 

Apart from the HDR-TD20VE, which is designed specifically for 3D, the HDR-730XE is the top of Sony's current camcorder range. It's a Full HD camcorder with a 10x optical zoom, 17x zoom, a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and plenty of I/O ports, as...

Excellent image quality with natural colour reproduction. A real enthusiast camcorder

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Amazon review summary for the Sony HDR-CX730

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 9 user reviews of the Sony HDR-CX730 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.

zoom, portability, usability, viewfinder

89% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Maginificent camcorder

 

it's not been a full day since i bought this.so far it has been a fabulous master. photo quality excellent. my favorite feature is nightshot. paranormal activity 5 is on the way folks. worth every penny you are paying.highly recommended.

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Shooting Wild, Shooting Off

 

I bought this camera as a replacement to a Stolen Panasonic sd700 - and immediate found this one to far simpler in operation. It seems to be ready to film quicker than the old model: and the controls come far more easily to hand. The SD card slot is,...

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Excellent

 

I spent absolutely ages reviewing to make sure I purchased the best product around and I must say now I've selected and used this product, I'm sure it is the best available. I've previously had Panasonic sd900 and canon camcorders. Heres the...

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Excellent camcorder.

 

Like another reviewer I received this camera through Amazon Vine. I had an initial delay in receiving this camera and have been using it for over a month now. I would class myself as a bit of a gadget man, one who doesn't like instructions and just...

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First Class HD Camcorder

 

After a lot of research i decided on buying this HD camcorder. I wanted to make sure i was buying the best HD camcorder for my money. Within days of purchase i took it on holiday to use. I found it very easy to use, next to no reading was needed to get...

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no good with apple

 

I just bought this camera from sony direct and specifically asked if there were any problems using it with a Mac and was basically lied to! Don't buy it if you have a Mac there is no sony computer software provided. If your on a windows PC you will get...

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Godsmackingly Delicious!

 

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Programme (What's this?) I was lucky enough to get this camera as an Amazon Vine Voice so straightaway had a massive smile plastered to my face :) So what's in the box? You get an instruction manual, camera,...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: No
Chip Type:CMOS
Image Stabiliser:Optical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size:1/2.88''

Connectivity

Digital Input: Yes
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI PORT: Yes
Type of Memory Stick Interface :MS Pro-HG / MS Pro
Type of SD Card Interface :SD/ SDHC/ SDXC 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 / TRAD. CAMCORDER
Resolution:Full HD

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/50 / 1/8
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/10000

Recording

Face Detection Mode:Face + Smile Detection
HD Video Format:AVCHD
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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