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Sony HDR-XR260

Sony HDR-XR260
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alaScore 86

118 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of Sony HDR-XR260. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and portability. The zoom and image quality also get good opinions. There are some mixed views about the viewfinder. There are some less positive opinions about the memory.

usability, image quality, zoom, portability, size

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-XR260 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-XR260

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Sony HDR-XR260 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size. The portability is also appreciated, but many are critical about the price and zoom.

usability, portability, size

image quality, zoom, price

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony HDR-XR260

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Sony HDR-XR260 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the size and price. The image quality and zoom also get good feedback.

usability, zoom, image quality, price, size

95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

Expert Review

 

For the price, it can be concluded that a little better could have done-slightly sharper video, improved low-light performance and a less cumbersome interface top the list-but Sony Handycam HDR-XR260 still fares quite well against its competitors!

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Very Nice Camera

 

Great camera, great video, conveniently easy to download video to PC computer and then immediately watch (one more reason to stay away from MAC computers). Be sure to set camera to progressive scan vs interlaced scan - this made a BIG difference in...

size, hard drive, high def, touch screen, 5.1 sound

stock battery is a little too small

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Sony video to IMAC - IMOVIE

 

The product it self is very nice, and one of the best we have purchased. However, now knowing how difficult and time consuming it is to try and get it to sync with our IMAC, I am contemplating returning it. It does look very good on our TV with great...

Very nice camera to handle and work

Very very difficult to try get your video onto IMOVIE on our IMAC

Nov, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Just Okay at Best, So Far.

 

I have only had this video camcorder a few weeks so i have not mastered all the features yet. But i have the settings set to the highest quality and sound and so far the videos and images have been less than crisp. I took a picture of my dog and...

HD level video and sound

Quality and images are not very sharp

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

My Best Camera

 

I have tried many video cameras recently, but this is the best in all sense. This one is absolutely great in low light video capturing. The only thing I did not like is the Still Image Quality, it is not so great... I see lots of grain - not clear...

160GB HDD, 1080P rec, 8.9MP Camera, superb Low light recording

Still picture quality, storage media selection

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

The Upgrade

 

Finally first splash into HD Tapeless system shot a test video with stray cat in the backyard posted it to YouTube few hours Later some one shows at my door asking about the cat

Overall impressive quality

Pig tail USB in strap not easy to find

May, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

SONY HDR-XR260V , Very Nice !

 

Well i've taken 1.6-gigs of movies all in HD along with a few single images . Images turned out very good for 8.6MP images . The 5.1 sound was very good and the wind noise protection was really good except when i shot straight up at the moon . Had some...

Battery life great , 160-gig HD , Auto lens door , Ease of use , great Image Stabilizer

Chromatic-Aberration in bright sunshine

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Excellent Item

 

I love this handycam! It is really easy to use and I was amazed at the small light weight size.

Easy to Use, Light weight, A Whole Lot of Fun

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Hard to import videos to computer

 

I really CAN'T import videos from the camcorder to the computer. It is something that has been happening to my sony devices. It wouldn't be different with this one. I shouldn't have bought it.

It seems to have good image and sound quality

It seems to be impossible to import videos to computer

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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Convenient for travel, large storage

 

This camcorder is smaller than previous versions and has lots of storage for continuous use. Love the large screen. Turns on and off automatically when opening the screen. Never forget to turn off after use. Super convenient!

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Great Picture Quality ; Great Sound ; Great Zoom ; Large Clear LCD ; Zoom range/performance

Jan, 2013
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