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Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 User Reviews

Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 6.631 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - HDD : 240 GB - flash card More product details

Sony Handycam HDR-XR520
alaSCORE 97

122 reviews

November, 2009

82 / 100

18 Experts

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82 / 100

104 Users

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (17)
US

alaTest collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 from sonystyle.com. The average user rating from sonystyle.com is 82 out of 100.

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Best Camcorder on the market

Very pleased with video and still photos. Purchased for wedding. No regrets. Still learning to use all features. DVD creation software a little slow. ...

XR520v is the best

I researched for one month before I purchased XR520V. I borrowed and tried different camcorders from my friends and family. Then, I decided to go with...

Be Forewarned

Despite all Sony's advertising, which carefully avoids the "p" part, but instead claims something called "Full 1080", this is only a 1080*i* camera, e...

Is to advanced even possible?

This an all around fantastic product with the color and lighting standing out above the rest...however only a few complaints. one it only records in 1...

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 from ciao.com. The average user rating from ciao.com is 100 out of 100.

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SONY HDR XR

JAKARTA - Sony one of the major players in the market Handycam ground water drag on the consumer seeks. Issued after a number of products that are oft...

SONY HDR-XR520V

Sony recently released new products at the three new models, of which there is support for full HD 1920 x 1080/60i shooting HDR-XR520V (240GB), HDR-XR...

Average Rating

100

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 from amazon.com. The average user rating from amazon.com is 84 out of 100.

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Sony HDR-XR520V - It could be better for the price!!!

Sony HDR-XR520V - It could be better for the price!!! This platform has a good potential but unfortunately somethings are missing: - it's a 1080i camc...

EXCELLENT PRODUCT

EXCELLENT PRODUCT This is my 4th camcorder all from Sony! I never had any problem with my Sony Camcorders. Thanks to Sony and its engineers...

Terrific results; camera easy to use

Terrific results; camera easy to use Pity the lefties, for this camera fits my right hand perfectly with all the controls in easily-learnable position...

3rd Sony Camcorder, Definitely a Keeper!

3rd Sony Camcorder, Definitely a Keeper! This is my 3rd Sony camcorder over the past 11 years. My first was the TRV-310 which used Digital 8 tapes an...

Average Rating

84

AU

alaTest collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 from cnet.com.au. The average user rating from cnet.com.au is 43 out of 100.

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

I saw one in a store as well. I wasn't that impressed. It looked allright but I had higher expectations for a camcorder around that price. The colours...

Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

I took delivery last week and this camera is so far ahead of every camcorder I have ever seen. The image quality is spectacular, I think you really n...

Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

Whatever I have never seen such clear pictures before, I care about quality not bigger numbers easy to use, additional features price

Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

Whilst pending on a review we can only go by the specs.There are strengths and weaknesses to this camcorder. I'll give one point per advantage and min...

GB

alaTest collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 from reevoo.com. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 90 out of 100.

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Sony HDR-XR520

Good quality sound recording, good quality filming, loads of space on the hard drive, easy to carry, looks good Taking photos, no good for quick shots...

Sony HDR-XR520

what a picture quality...best consumer Full HD camcorder....low light recording is superb....and its Sony expensive but worth it

“Experienced amateur”

High resolution recording ; Has a viewfinder as well as LCD display, which is a real bonus for taking some shots ; Auto On and Off Not really a bad po...

Sony HDR-XR520

storage capacity.Ease of use,still shot capture quality infra red mode .cost of memory stick.neck strap not included

Average Rating

90

GB

alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 from reviewcentre.com. The average user rating from reviewcentre.com is 100 out of 100.

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Sony HDR-XR520VE

We have had the same camcorder for 5 years now, and decided it was time to upgrade. Despite there being an argument for avoiding high definition - pro...

Average Rating

100

GB

alaTest collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 from amazon.co.uk. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 91 out of 100.

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CURATE'S EGG

CURATE'S EGG Due to luggage restrictions on Ryanair I wanted to downsize from my old and bulky Cannon XM2 (non HD). For simple slow moving subjects th...

CURATE'S EGG

CURATE'S EGG Due to luggage restrictions on Ryanair I wanted to downsize from my old and bulky Cannon XM2 (non HD). For simple slow moving subjects th...

Brilliant camcorder

Brilliant camcorder I purchased this direct from amazon. Actually, they duplicated the order and sent me two, unfortunately they charged me for two al...

A Video Numpty's Opinion...

A Video Numpty's Opinion... The title of this review says it all! I am commenting from a novice's viewpoint - don't expect to read any deep and meani...

Average Rating

91

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