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Sony HVR-Z5U

Sony HVR-Z5U
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alaScore 82

24 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of Sony HVR-Z5U. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the memory and design are generally positive. The durability and reliability also get good feedback. Opinions are divided on the portability. Many are critical about the size and price.

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price, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HVR-Z5U is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony HVR-Z5U

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Sony HVR-Z5U from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the memory and design. The durability and reliability also get good feedback. Many are critical about the size and portability, and views are divided on the price.

usability, reliability, durability, design, memory

portability, size

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

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (sony.com)

Great Camera. Great Price

 

I am currently a college student going for my video degree, and purchased this camera as an investment into my own business. This camera competes side by side with my school's 10k cameras, so it is well worth the money. The only things I don't like...

great quality, compact, light, and easy to use

limited macro focus, limited f-stop when zoomed in

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SONY IS THE SHIZA!

 

I only wish!

This Thing is MOVIE QUALITY!!!!! dont let anyone tell u other.

i work with these at my school, and i dont own one yet....

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Incredible versatile camera

 

I have had this camera for over a year now and have filmed music videos, commercials, and 3 documentaries with it, some of which are on tv. You can shoot all day with the camera and use either hdd, minidv, or hdv. The quality is superb and the...

compact, good in both sunlight and studio light, good at night, tons of accessories, completely customizable, easy to us

can't change the lenses, accessories are pricey

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