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JVC Everio GZ-X900

alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 reviews of JVC Everio GZ-X900. 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. Opinions about the design and image quality are on the whole positive. The durability and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and reliability. Comments about the battery and usability are mixed.

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reliability, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC Everio GZ-X900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for JVC Everio GZ-X900

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of JVC Everio GZ-X900 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and zoom. The size and price are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the reliability. Opinions about the image quality and usability are different.

portability, price, size, zoom, design

reliability

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: JVC Everio GZ-X900 AVCHD HD Flash Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom • JVC Everio GZ-X900 AVCHD HD Flash Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom

Sep, 2016

Expert review by: Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

JVC Everio GZ-X900

 

The JVC Everio GZ-X900 marries excellent video with decent photography, but at what cost?

May, 2011
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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

JVC Everio GZ-X900 AVCHD Camcorder review

 

The camera's general form factor is, however, much to be recommended; it's chunky and handles well, but is compact enough to slip into a small pocket or bag. The docking station enables some external connections to remain permanent, dropping the camera...

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Expert review by: Akihabara News (akihabaranews.com)

JVC Everio X GZ-X900

 

Despite a few complaints, and the camera's poor results in low light, I admit the Everio X gives me more satisfaction than the high-end Sanyo Xacti or Sony's latest compact Handycam TG5V or TG7, in both low and bright light. Yes, despite my few...

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by: Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)

JVC Everio GZ-X900

 

It doesn't shout “quality”, but this camera takes fantastic HD video

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by: SimplyDV (simplydv.co.uk)

Expert Review

 

Whilst we have reservations about aspects of the X900′s general picture performance, it’s also fair to state that this JVC “HD Memory Camera” is well placed to satisfy the needs of the market for which it is intended; it doubles as a high-quality 9...

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by: (itreviews.co.uk)

JVC - Everio GZ-X900

 

JVC's latest digital camcorder is a curious hybrid beast that attempts to be innovative in several areas whilst also keeping up with the Joneses in terms of current fashionable technological trends. The latter is most ...

JVC has gone for the compact look (and weight) with the new X900, using SD storage, a bigger and more powerful CMOS sensor, improved optical image stabilization and high quality HD images. The controls are still irritating, though, and the price might...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by: Colin Barrett (macuser.co.uk)

JVC Everio GZ-X900 AVCHD Camcorder

 

JVC's GZ-X900 represents a considerable departure from the smooth, rounded looks of the Everio hard disk and solid-state camcorders that have helped to revolutionise home video in the past few years. The customary curves and glossy body finish have...

The camera's general form factor is, however, much to be recommended; it's chunky and handles well, but is compact enough to slip into a small pocket or bag. The docking station enables some external connections to remain permanent, dropping the camera...

May, 2009
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Expert review by: Jim Feeley (goodgearguide.com.au)

JVC Everio GZ-X900 HD camcorder

 

The Everio GZ-X900's substandard low-light performance undercuts the camcorder's clever features and slick appearance

Attractive design, innovative user interface, handy YouTube upload tool

Sub par video performance; especially indoors, poor battery life, too expensive

The JVC Everio GZ-X900 is a decent high-definition camcorder let down by its poor low-light performance. There are plenty of better (and cheaper) options on the market.

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by: Jim Feeley (pcworld.com)

JVC Everio X GZ-X900

 

JVC's Everio X GZ-X900 high-definition camcorder ($1000 as of September 25, 2009) has a sleek design, includes a few innovative features, and generates acceptable HD video under bright lighting conditions. Unfortunately, the unit's noticeably subpar...

Clever YouTube Upload feature ; Good performance in bright light

Terrible video in common low-light settings ; Only 1080/60i capture

The GZ-X900's substandard low-light performance outweighs the camcorder's clever features and slick appearance.

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by: David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

JVC Everio X GZ-X900 Review

 

JVC has added some strange features (high-speed recording) while cutting far more useful scene modes for video.

Jun, 2009
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Product Specifications

Audio

Built-In Microphone: Yes
Sound:Stereo

Battery

Battery technology:Alkaline / Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type:BN-VF908

Connections

Firewire in (IEEE 1394): No
Firewire Out (IEEE 1394): No
HDMI Connection: Yes
USB Connection: Yes

Design

Colour of product:Black

Display

Display:LCD
Display diagonal:7.11
Screen Resolution:207000
Screen Size:2.8
Screen Type:LCD

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes

Image resolution

Digital Still Pictures:Photo
Progressive Scan for Photos: No
Still Picture Resolutions:3456x2592, 3456x1944, 3072x2304, 3072x1728, 2592x1944, 2592x1456, 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Total MegaPixels:10.3

Image sensor

Optical sensor size:25.4 / 2.33
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total MegaPixels:10.3

Lens System

Digital Zoom:200
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):38.3 - 191.5
Focal length range (f-f):6.7 - 33.5
Image stabilizer: Yes
Optical Zoom:5

Lens/Zoom

Digital Zoom:200
Image Stabilization:Yes (Optical)
Optical Zoom:5

Measures

Dimensions (HxWxD):66x37x124
Weight:246
Weight (lb):0.55

Other features

Audio output:Y
Auto Focus: Yes
Lens system:Konica Minolta HD
Manual Focus: Yes
Night mode: Yes
Noise Reduction: Yes
Photo mode: Yes
Power consumption (typical):3.7
Sports: Yes
Twilight: Yes
Video Out:AV / Y

Packaging Content

Bundled software:Digital Photo Navigator (Win)\nPixela Everio MediaBrowser (Win)

Ports & interfaces

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out:1
DC-in jack: Yes
DV port: Yes
HDMI: Yes
PictBridge: Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Sensor

Sensor Size:1/2.33
Sensor Type:CMOS

Storage

Built-in Memory: No
Built-in Storage Size:0
Compatible memory cards:SD

Video

HD Recording: No
Maximum frame rate:500 / 600
Maximum Video Resolution:1920 x 1080
Recordable File/Disc Formats:MPEG-4
Recording Format:SDHC
Video formats supported:AVCHD
Video Resolution:1920x1080i

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:12.4
Height :6.6
Weight:246 / 298
Width:3.7