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Sony HDR-PJ380

Sony HDR-PJ380
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alaScore 85

159 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 159 reviews of Sony HDR-PJ380. 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 really like the size and price. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably, but comments about the memory and durability are different. The finish and color get negative views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-PJ380 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony HDR-PJ380

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 153 user reviews of Sony HDR-PJ380 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and price. The image quality and portability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the finish and reliability. There are some mixed comments about the color and memory.

usability, portability, image quality, price, size

reliability, finish

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ380

 

The Sony HDR-PJ380 offers a built-in projector and an impressive zoom lens, but its LCD is behind the times.

Long battery life. Built-in projector. 16GB built-in storage. 30x f/1.8-4 zoom lens. 1080p60 video. Integrated USB charge cable.

Stills limited to 8.9 megapixels. No Wi-Fi. Pricey. No shoe adapter.

Video Quality and Conclusions The PJ380 uses the same image sensor as the disappointing Sony HDR-CX230 , but its 30x zoom lens captures footage that's noticeably sharper. The CX230 showed noticeable barrel distortion at its widest setting, but that's...

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

Expert Review

 

The Sony Handycam PJ-380 E is a mid-range camcorder, and it does perform amazingly well and offers some nice internal features. With its built-in projector and a good quality video recording, it is designed to give competition to other camcorders in...

May, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Love this Cam

 

While this camera came in really fast from the seller Electronic Express, the packaging really sucked. It came in the factory box, stuffed in an fedex box with no padding of any sort. I really thought I was going to have a broken item when I opened it,...

Easy to use

Packaging was poor from the seller Electronic Express

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

compact, easy to use and very good video

 

Using to video my kids (and dog). Very compact and easy to hold and use. This is my first digital camera and I am still becoming familiar with it but, so far I love it!

Compact and easy to use

Jun, 2013
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

compact, easy to use and very good video

 

Using to video my kids (and dog). Very compact and easy to hold and use. This is my first digital camera and I am still becoming familiar with it but, so far I love it!

Compact and easy to use

Jun, 2013
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