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Sony HDR XR100 Reviews

Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 2.36 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - HDD : 80 GB - flash card More product details

$567.95

Relatively fast startup ; comfortable design (cnet.com)

Relatively fast to start up ; comfortable design (cnet.co.uk)

alaTest Review Summary for Sony HDR XR100

We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 30 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users rate it 83/100. The average review date is May 25, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 103552 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 90/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 90

900100

34 reviews

November, 2009

68 / 100

4 Experts

Product Age

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new

83 / 100

30 Users

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Rank  81

$567.95

Expert Reviews (4)

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Review summary for the Sony HDR XR100

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom. The design also impresses, but many are less positive about the interface.

Zoom, Design, Appearance

Interface

Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 83/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Sony HDR XR100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

alaSCORE 90

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR100

By (cnet.com)

Relatively fast startup ; comfortable design

So-so video quality for HD ; annoying touch screen and interface

While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money.

Key comparative specsSony Handycam HDR-XR100 Sony Handycam HDR-CX100Sony...

Rating

68100

Partner Source
cnet.com
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR100

By Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

It's rather expensive, but the Handycam HDR-XR100 records decent 1080p video to its 80GB hard drive, and rectifies some of the problems suffered by the HDR-CX100. Sporting a simple and functional design, it's also comfortable to operate and quick to ...

Relatively fast to start up ; comfortable design

Average hi-def video quality ; annoying touchscreen and interface

While it's a perfectly serviceable hi-def camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver rather more of everything for the money

Rating

68100

Partner Source
cnet.co.uk

User Reviews (30)

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Great camera with great results

By rortiz96 (sonystyle.com)

First I use this camera at the fireworks (NY), once you change the setting from normal to "Fireworks" the video was incredible clear with no other views but the fireworks. I use Final Cut Pro (100% Mac compatible) to edit it with great result to my taste....

Mac compatible, easy of use

screen selection, external len cover

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Compatible with Mac!

By Nelle (sonystyle.com)

"Haven't used this camera much since it's so new, but the most important thing I'd like to share- since there is a lot of conflicting information out there- is that this is campatible with a Mac. I love Sony products and I love my Mac with iMovie, so I wa...

Great features and compatible with Mac

Would like to have the automatic open/close lens cover

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Compatible with Mac!

By Nelle (sonystyle.com)

Haven't used this camera much since it's so new, but the most important thing I'd like to share- since there is a lot of conflicting information out there- is that this is campatible with a Mac. I love Sony products and I love my Mac with iMovie, so I was...

Great features and compatible with Mac

Would like to have the automatic open/close lens cover

Manufacturer's Description

Record stunning 1920 x 1080 high definition video and crystal clear still photos to a built-in hard disk drive (HDD) with the HDR-XR100 Handycam camcorder. In addition to Face Detection technology, this camcorder features Smile Shutter technology, which can automatically detect smiles and shoot still images, even while recording video. The 2.7-inch wide touch panel display provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution and rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles.

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