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Sony NEX-VG20

Sony NEX-VG20
alaScore 88

103 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 103 reviews of Sony NEX-VG20. 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. Opinions about the design and durability are generally positive. The size and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the price and portability, while the color and zoom get less positive reviews.

usability, image quality, size, durability, design

zoom, color

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony NEX-VG20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony NEX-VG20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Sony NEX-VG20 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 Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability and size. The durability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed opinions about the price and portability.

usability, image quality, durability, size, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony NEX-VG20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sony NEX-VG20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the battery and usability are generally positive. The durability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the portability.

design, image quality, durability, usability, battery

portability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Sony Handycam NEX-VG20

 

Choose your own lens with Sony's latest prosumer Handycam

E-mount lens system lets you use a wide range of lenses; Excellent aperture, shutter speed, and gain controls

Professional color and image controls aren’t available; Zoom control is only available on the lens

Ever since DSLR cameras started recording video we’ve been waiting for a product like the Sony Handycam NEX-VG20 to come along. People obviously love the way DSLRs and system cameras capture video, and they love the ability to work with different...

Jun, 2012

Expert review by : Videomaker (videomaker.com)

Sony NEX-VG20H Interchangeable Lens Camera Review

 

For this price you get a solid camera with many available interchangeable lenses and more on the way.

Great interchangeable lenses, Small/powerful body, 5.1 channel surround audio capturing

Front heavy, Not so smooth zoom ring, Not the best in low light

Jun, 2012

Expert review by : Alexandra Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Sony NEX-VG20

 

Given the price of other large-sensor, interchangeable-lens systems, the NEX-VG20 offers excellent value for anyone who prefers shooting video on a camcorder-style body rather than on a video-enabled SLR.

Excellent image and video quality ; Very well made ; Great range of extra accessories and lenses available ; RAW and JPEG stills shooting

No XLR inputs ; Image stabilisation on 18-200mm kit lens not as refined as a traditional camcorder ; Still encounters issues like rolling shutter that plague video-enabled SLRs

Given the price of other large-sensor, interchangeable-lens systems, the NEX-VG20 offers excellent value for anyone who prefers shooting video on a camcorder-style body rather than on a video-enabled SLR. Retailing at a touch under AU$3000 (and even...

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Could have been the best camcorder.

 

Overall a beautiful camcorder with huge potential. Feels artificially crippled - like others have already described. I purchased two of these recently and am experiencing the same problem I experienced on the NEX-5n. The problem manifests itself as...

Nice colors,good dynamic range (except highlights),excellent sound,decent 18-200mm lens, good build quality,60p

Missing many settings and features that exist on NEX-5N,problem with white balance stability

Mar, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Phenomenal Camera

 

The camera is phenomenal, it does so much, and you dont lose the desire of enjoying it after day one, I wish there were more white balance options or color settings but you can't complain, it does so much and allows the videographer to have full...

Lightweight, advanced, interchangeable lens

16 megapixel, single button manual control is tedious

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Exactly What I Was Looking For

 

This is a great camera. It is a perfect fit for what I was looking for and does everything it’s supposed to REALLY well. I was a fan of the large sensor DSLR cameras, but I was not a fan of their form factor (or lack of audio input), so this was a...

Small, Interchangeable Lenses, Full Featured, Great Audio

A little pricey but not bad considering few competitors

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Sony lies about features

 

Why is face tracking focus turned off when white balance is selected? This does not make any sense. The user has to choose between focus or white balance control. The user can't have both. Thanks for nothing Sony.

big sensor

lies about menu controls

Dec, 2011

Consumer review (sony.com)

This is a mixed review

 

In the sony propaganda (not a bad word, just the truth) they talk about having a "stereo headphone jack for precise audio monitoring". Don't let this trick you into thinking you have any control over the audio with this camera. It has a built-in...

Beautiful image, great hand-held operation, nice onboard mic, fantastic lens, tough mf

No audio control, limited image controls, no timelapse function, not great in low light, autofocus sucks

Dec, 2011

Consumer review (sony.com)

Missing advertised features

 

Until sony recognizes that this camera is missing the advertised ability to make picture adjustments, people should hold off on buying it.

potential to be great

missing advertised features

Dec, 2011

Consumer review (sony.com)

Great Promises from Sony, Failure to Deliver

 

I probably was one of the first to have this camera in the US. I bought this camera because of its large image sensor, its potential for great low light performance, and potential for great image. When I received camera, initial shots were very...

Return to handycam format form DSR, great low light and great image generally

No manual control over contrast, saturation and sharpness

Nov, 2011

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