alaTest Sites
alaTest USA
alaTest UK
alaTest Deutschland
alaTest France
alaTest Italia
alaTest EspañaAbout alaTest
Connect with alaTest
alaTest, Product Reviews & Tests © 2005-2025 ICSS AB. All rights reserved. Privacy
Zoom Q3HD
163 reviews
Mar, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 163 reviews of Zoom Q3HD. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The portability and zoom are also appreciated. There are some critical opinions about the viewfinder and reliability. There are some mixed comments about the image quality.
usability, zoom, portability, price, size
battery, reliability, viewfinder
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Zoom Q3HD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
Review analysis
(Based on 163 reviews)Disclaimer:
Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Showing 1 - 130 of 135
Show Reviews:
in English | in other languages (28)
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Zoom Q3HD
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Zoom Q3HD 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 image quality. The durability also gets good feedback, whereas the reliability and design get negative reviews.
usability, durability, image quality
design, reliability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Mar, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Zoom Q3HD
alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 user reviews of Zoom Q3HD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and price. The portability and zoom also get good feedback, whereas views are divided on the durability. The viewfinder and reliability get negative reviews.
usability, zoom, portability, price, size
battery, reliability, viewfinder
89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Mar, 2025
Expert review by (engadget.com)
Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder: Review and comparison with iPhone 4 video
Podcasters and broadcasters have used the Zoom H2 and H4n digital audio recorders from Samson Technologies with great success for a few years. These very por...
Jun, 2011
Expert review by : PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)
Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder
The $299 Q3HD Hand Video Recorder's video quality doesn't measure up to its competitors, but it delivers superior stereo audio control and quality for those who need it.
Excellent audio quality. Strong video quality. Multiple audio recording options. External microphone input. Headphone jack. Mini-HDMI out.
Expensive. No autofocus. No macro mode. No still image capture. Only 2GB of internal storage. Only part of display is viewable while recording video. No rechargeable lithium ion batteries.
More Camcorder Reviews: Ricoh Theta SC Vuze VR Camera Samsung Gear 360 (2017) Giroptic iO YI 4K+ more
Dec, 2010
Partner Source
Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)
Zoom Q3 review: Zoom Q3
Zoom Q3
The Zoom Q3 is a portable video recorder with uncompromising audio quality. Its small size, removable SDHC storage, built-in USB cable, and replaceable batteries, make it ideal for on-the-go musicians and journalists.
Video quality is mediocre-looking and uses a standard-definition resolution that feels mismatched with its high-definition audio capabilities.
The Zoom Q3 is long on audio features, but short on video quality, but it fills a niche for musicians and avid concertgoers who may prize sound above all other considerations.
Nov, 2009
Expert review by : Daniel Dumas (wired.com)
Fetish: Mini Camcorder Boasts Serious Audio Cred
The rise of tiny, easy-to-use video cameras like the Flip has been a boon to wannabe Soderberghs. But the sparkly hi-def video is accompanied by lo-fi audio
Sep, 2009
Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)
Zoom Q3HD review
This quirky looking pocket cam delivers outstanding audio quality. But does it have the HD video performance to match?
Dec, 2010
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
Zoom Q3 review
Zoom's handy recorder might not fit into your pocket, but it could be the perfect toy for podcasters and footloose musicians
Chunky and a bit clunky but amazing audio with a decent side order of video
Nov, 2009
Expert review by : Greta (gaj-it.com)
Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder: Designed with Musicians in Mind
Zoom's Q3HD provides 1080p and 720p HD video to go with the Zoom's remarkable audio capture technology. Designed with musicians in mind, the Q3HD lets you record future-friendly video to go along with a studio-sound courtesy the two condenser mics....
Dec, 2010
Consumer review (en.audiofanzine.com)
Great recorder
Q3HD is smaller in person than I expected. Much like the Korg MicroX orange case looks a lot bigger once you have it sitting on your table for the first time. This ZOOM little wonder is pretty much...
Sep, 2011
Partner Source
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Zoom Q3
audio
battery life weight screen always "on" (i.e. spending power and making it more visible)
May, 2012
Price comparison for Zoom Q3HD
No prices for this product
Top 5 Camcorders
Similar Camcorders
- Same
brand - Similar
features