Sony HDR-SR7 / SR7E

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 330 reviews of Sony HDR-SR7 / SR7E. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and size. The image quality and portability also get good opinions, but reviews about the viewfinder and battery are different. There are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-SR7 / SR7E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-SR7 / SR7E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Sony HDR-SR7 / SR7E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The image quality and portability also get good feedback, but the reliability and viewfinder get negative views. Views are divided on the color.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony HDR-SR7 / SR7E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 205 user reviews of Sony HDR-SR7 / SR7E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and design. The image quality and portability are also appreciated. Many are negative about the reliability. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 review: Sony Handycam HDR-SR7

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7

Excellent video and performance; satisfying photo quality; a decent set of manual controls for the target audience; bundled dock.

No wind filter; no USB port on camcorder, just on bundled dock; annoying touch screen interface; cables not ubiquitous yet for mini-HDMI connector.

The hard-drive-based analog of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations.

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Charlie White (maximumpc.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 Hard Drive Recorder

This Handycam felt rock solid and provided the best optical image stabilization. Its stop/start button is in the perfect place, but the zoom control is positioned right where your middle finger rests—bad idea. We like the “easy” mode, which, with the...

Rock-solid; good optical image stabilization; "easy" mode; great video quality

Awkwardly placed zoom button; stop button delay. Very slight artifacting

Getting past that, the camcorder’s performance with our video test shots was strong, with brightly lit situations displaying lifelike color and tack-sharp resolution. It did well with low and medium room light, too, and showed us the best contrast...

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Sony HDR SR7 Review: First Look

Sony's HDR-SR7 records high definition video onto a built-in 60GB hard drive. This first look review takes a look at the specs for this hard drive camcorder.

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

As a standalone product, the HDR-SR7E is nearly impossible to fault. However, most users would be better off getting the HDR-SR8E, which offers a much larger hard drive for a slightly higher premium.

Vibrant picture quality, excellent stills mode, user-friendly touch interface

It's practically the same price as the superior HDR-SR8E

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony HDR-SR7E

Vibrant picture quality, excellent stills mode, user-friendly touch interface

It's practically the same price as the superior HDR-SR8E

As a standalone product, the HDR-SR7E is nearly impossible to fault. However, most users would be better off getting the HDR-SR8E, which offers a much larger hard drive for a slightly higher premium.

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 review

Sharing a perch at the top of Sony's HD prosumer camcorder line, the Handycam HDR-SR7 manages to combine a raft of cutting-edge capabilities without forgetting that its primary function is capturing high-quality HD video. This facility still doesn't...

Excellent video and performance; satisfying photo quality; a decent set of manual controls for the target audience; bundled dock.

No wind filter; no USB port on camcorder, just on bundled dock; annoying touch screen interface; cables not ubiquitous yet for mini-HDMI connector.

The hard-drive-based analog of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations.

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 review: Sony Handycam HDR-SR7

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7

Excellent video and performance; satisfying photo quality; a decent set of manual controls for the target audience; bundled dock.

No wind filter; no USB port on camcorder, just on bundled dock; annoying touch screen interface; cables not ubiquitous yet for mini-HDMI connector.

The hard-drive-based analog of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations.

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7

If you've got the prerequisite high-def hardware in your lounge room and are in the market for a camcorder, this is the one to get.

Plenty of output and input options ; Easy to hold steady ; Sharp and vivid video

but you'll need an HD TV and Blu-ray/PS3 to truly get the best ; Manual settings require diving through touchscreen menus ; Mini-HDMI cable not included -- screams of penny pinching

Compared to the tape and mini-DVD based high-def camcorders Sony launched earlier this year, there are only a few minor detail improvements. But we feel that the addition of a high capacity hard-disk to the existing combination of high-def recording,...

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 Review - Camcorders

Sony handycam hdr-sr7 review: If you've got the prerequisite high-def hardware in your lounge room and are in the market for a camcorder, this is the one to get.

Plenty of output and input options, Easy to hold steady, Sharp and vivid video ...

But you'll need an HD TV and Blu-ray/PS3 to truly get the best, Manual settings require diving through touchscreen menus, Mini-HDMI cable not included -- screams of penny pinching

If you've got the prerequisite high-def hardware in your lounge room and are in the market for a camcorder, this is the one to get.

Jul, 2007

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Sony HDR-SR7E Camcorder Review

A light and compact high-definition camcorder, with a 60GB hard disk drive and all the latest sony technology to deliver footage of exceptional quality and clarity.

The Sony HDR-SR7E has been designed to make it easy to transfer your videos onto a PC or DVD. The Handycam Station includes ‘One Touch Disc Burn’ – simply press one button and your footage will automatically be transferred to a connected PC. The ‘Easy...

May, 2012

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