Sony HDR-TG3 / TG3E Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 418 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom. The connectivity also impresses, but many are less positive about the interface.

Zoom, Connectivity, Portability, Usability

Interface, Battery, Color, 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 HDR-TG3 / TG3E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

We had the good fortune to receive a Sony HDR-TG3E (aka, HDR-TG1 for North America) review unit on the day we departed for a bit of tropical relaxation. As such, we return with a real world look at how the Titanium-shelled TG3E performed in the ...

The Sony TG3E camcorder is perfect for people who are sick of making compromises -- either in quality in favour of size, or size in favour of quality. Though it isn't exactly mini at 240g, it's portable and, significantly, yields amazing HD footage ...

Size and portability ; video quality ; stills quality

Confusing controls ; AVCHD format ; no mic socket

Sony's forte is high-quality, cutting-edge technology delivered in highly desirable, stylish consumer products. That describes the TG3E perfectly. Serious videographers may scoff at some of its omissions and weaknesses, but for non-experts happy to ...