DCR-DVD205E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the portability and screen are generally positive. The usability and value for money also get good opinions. The low light performance and battery get less positive views. Reviews are divided on the image quality.

value for money, usability, screen, portability

battery, low-light

On average, users rate this product 89/100.

See all Sony Digital Compact Cameras

Review analysis

(Based on 7 reviews)

User Reviews  

Showing 8 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 Show Reviews: in English

Consumer review by:

Amazon review summary for the DCR-DVD205E

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the DCR-DVD205E 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 Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

75% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Consumer review by:

Discs are expensive and scratch easily

 

I have been using this camcorder for about 5 years now and have mixed feelings about it. Most of my recordings turn out fine but occasionly they fail due to faulty discs. I take good care of the dics and only buy the best Sony ones so am puzzled why...

Consumer review by:

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205E: Sony DCR-DVD205E Handycam DVD Camcorder

 

I bought this camera as I had read some pretty good reviews about it, and it came at a very reasonable price. The camera itself was a nice, compact camcorder, that fitted nicely in the palm of my hand. All the buttons on the camera were well laid out,...

Good value, good outdoor picture

DVD editing, grainy low light picture

ADVERTISEMENT

Consumer review by:

Look On The Sony Side Of Life

 

Gt;Sony Handycam DCR DVD 205<---- The series DVD 205E, is the video camera you will have undoubtedly seen in the palm of many tourists near those hotspots you go to on a Saturday to get away from the trouble and strife of everyday life. I have had...

Night Shot, 2 sets Rec Functions,Flip TFT/LCD Screen ,Touch Screen

Carry Bag is an Optional Extra/1 hr Total per Disc, Likes A Battery

Consumer review by:

Easy Peasy

 

I was really satisfied with this camera. Im not technically minded at all and it was very easy to use. im very satisfied.

Consumer review by:

With Sony, you're on your own

 

This camcorder is certainly easy to use, but it's hard to judge the quality because the product support is so poor. The only software provided is a 30-day trial version of Nero6, which has few functions that are relevant to this product. I tried a few...

Consumer review by:

Great camera - but you Brits pay through the nose!

 

This Sony DCR-DVD205E Handycam digital camcorder is a terrific buy - put the camera in 'easy' mode and everything takes care of it...

Consumer review by:

Great camera - but you Brits pay through the nose!

 

A terrific buy - put the camera in 'easy' mode and everything takes care of itself. The included 'Nero' software allows the mini-DVD to be easily converted to a standard size DVD. Small and easy for one hand operation indoors, without any intrusive...

Product Specifications

This easy to use megapixel DVD Handycam that records in True Widescreen is the perfect companion for your Widescreen TV.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Sony NP-FP50

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:5.1in
Height:3.5in
Weight:13.4oz
Width:2.1in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Beach & ski / Landscape / Portrait mode / Sports lesson / Spotlight / Sunset & moon

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:DVD205E
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Handycam DCR

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8-2.5
Max Focal Length:36mm
Min Focal Length:3mm
Optical Zoom:12
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:1Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:690Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:1.07Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/5.5"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):4.6 mm ( 1/5.5 ) / 4.6 mm ( 1/5.5" )
Optical Sensor Type:Advanced HAD CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic (Super Steady Shot)

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:PAL
Digital Scene Transition:Black fader / Overlap fader / White fader / Wipe fader
Digital Video Format:MPEG-2
Digital Zoom:800
Media Type:DVD-R (8cm) / DVD-RW (8 cm) / DVD+RW (8cm)
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Special Effects:Luminance Key / Monotone / Mosaic / Old Movie / Pastel / Sepia
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:Electronic
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT