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JVC GC-XA1

JVC GC-XA1
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alaScore 86

355 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 355 reviews of JVC GC-XA1. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and durability. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the memory and viewfinder. Comments are divided on the battery.

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reliability, color, viewfinder, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GC-XA1 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 JVC GC-XA1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of JVC GC-XA1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC GC-XA1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 user reviews of JVC GC-XA1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the battery and durability. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative reviews about the memory and viewfinder. Views are divided on the reliability.

usability, image quality, portability, durability, battery

color, viewfinder, memory

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tony Gomez (digitaltrends.com)

JVC GC-XA1 Review

 

Overall, the JVC GC-XA1 is a rugged, lightweight, and good-quality HD POV camcorder. Like its namesake, you just might get addicted to using it.

To sum things up, the XA1’s 1080p video that we shot and played back on a HD monitor was good, but not the best, sharpest video we have seen from a POV action cam (like the ). Some of our still images seemed a bit soft, especially with distant...

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

JVC GC-XA1 Adixxion

 

JVC's first attempt at an adventure cam is no match for the GoPro Hero3.

If you're in the market for an adventure cam, there are three reasons to consider the JVC Adixxion over the competition: its on-board LCD, the waterproof core, and its simple interface. The Adixxion won't get you video that looks as good as what the...

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

JVC ADIXXION GC-XA1BE

 

JVC's GC-XA1BE is an ADIXXION worth having if you're serious about capturing your extreme sporting activities on video.

Waterproof and rugged ; WiFi streaming, including to USTREAM ; Good image quality for an action cam

Relatively pricey ; Smaller bundle of fixings than some action cams ; Digital zoom only

JVC's Adixxion GC-XA1 is a relatively pricey action camera, at around £300. But it is also of high quality construction, with lots of useful features. It has stoked a fair bit of interest in professional circles, as a tool for capturing extreme...

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Richard Easton (expertreviews.co.uk)

JVC GC-XA1 Adixxion review

 

An inexpensive compact action camera with a useful LCD screen, but the GC-XA1 is let down by its poor battery life

The camera's battery life was disappointing. It could record only 44 minutes of continuous video at 1080p, but this is the same as the similarly-priced Aiptek SportyCam Z3. The camera could also be fiddly to use, such as when connecting via Wi-Fi to an...

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

JVC Adixxion GC-XA1

 

Clean sharp video. just fits my grandchilds hand.

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Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

Solid Action Cam

 

I mountain bike several days/week and I record the trails that I ride.

Compact ; Records In Mp4 ; Small

Image Distortion At Edges ; Short battery life

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Solid Action Cam

 

I mountain bike several days/week and I record the trails that I ride.

Compact ; Records In Mp4 ; Small

Image Distortion At Edges ; Short battery life

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

Decent GoPro Alternative

 

I have seen many Youtube JVC-vs-GoPro2 comparison videos before buying this JVC camera. If a posted Youtube video had Japanese description, the demonstrated JVC video quality was far better than GoPro2. However, most of other comparison videos clearly...

Build Quality ; Built-in Display ; Digital zoom ; Video Stablizer

Battery life ; Charger Not Included ; Mounting options ; Video quality

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Decent GoPro Alternative

 

I have seen many Youtube JVC-vs-GoPro2 comparison videos before buying this JVC camera. If a posted Youtube video had Japanese description, the demonstrated JVC video quality was far better than GoPro2. However, most of other comparison videos clearly...

Build Quality ; Built-in Display ; Digital zoom ; Video Stablizer

Battery life ; Charger Not Included ; Mounting options ; Video quality

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

good but not perfect.

 

I have a gopro hero and a contour roam. I like that the JVC has tripod mounts on the bottom and side. makes mounting easy. I like that it is smaller than my other action cams. I like the lcd screen, makes setting up shots easy. I like the plastic lens...

Easy to Mount ; Lens Covers ; Small ; Sturdy

Colors Oversaturated ; wifi stinks

Jul, 2013
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