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Sony Handycam DCR SR55 (SR55E)

Sony Handycam DCR SR55 (SR55E)
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alaScore 84

99 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR SR55 (SR55E). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and image quality. The size and portability also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the color. Many are critical about the viewfinder and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR SR55 (SR55E) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Handycam DCR SR55 (SR55E)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR SR55 (SR55E) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the price and image quality are generally positive. The portability and size are also appreciated. Views are divided on the color.

usability, size, portability, image quality, price

91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Sony DCR-SR55E review

 

This hard disk camcorder's subtle curves make it one of the best-looking models here.

May, 2008
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony DCR-SR55E Camcorder Review

 

Shoot and store up to 27 hours of high quality video and still images directly onto the 40GB high capacity hard disk drive, without worrying about carrying tapes or discs.

Sony’s Handycam Station (included) makes it easy to quickly view your images on a connected TV or PC via the analogue and Hi-Speed USB connectors. The station also charges the SR55E whilst you are enjoying your footage. The handy One-Touch Disc Burn...

May, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR55

 

Simple to use

not HD but who cares

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR55

 

Super Nightshot! Par excellence!

Non-compatibility with Apple products. It is about time the manufacturer became more universal in their product as many people prefer not to use the more corruptable Windows operating systems.

May, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR55

 

Fits in the hand really well and most controls are within easy reach. The low light setting is a good function. Picture quality is excellent on movie setting.

zoom 'lever' takes some getting used to and could be improved to give a smoother functioning. When light is poor e.g. in a dimly lit room with only a few widely spaced lights, the auto focus can struggle to find a sufficently strong light source to...

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR55

 

Nice size & comfortable to handle. Excellent zoom. Good connections for auxilliarys, ie. d.c. input, computer & AVR.

I miss an eye viewer particularly in bright sunlight the image cannot be seen on screen.

Nov, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR55

 

Lightweight & ease of use docking station makes transfer of data to dvd simple

could do with a more powerful bty

Sep, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR55

 

Its very light and easy to use

We moved from digital tape to this and thought that it was going to be an upgrade but, it so wasn't the picture quality is absolutely terrible and grainy. worst thing we ever bought!!

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR55

 

very light and easy to pick up and use immediately

Nov, 2008
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SR55

 

Very light, good image quality and good battery life

Would be even better with a few more free accessories

Nov, 2008
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