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Sony DCR HC 30E

Sony DCR HC 30E
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alaScore 74

229 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 229 reviews of Sony DCR HC 30E. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the price and size. The image quality and portability also get good reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR HC 30E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR HC 30E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Sony DCR HC 30E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price and memory. The design and portability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability. There are some mixed views about the size.

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

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR HC 30E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 109 user reviews of Sony DCR HC 30E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the zoom and size are on the whole positive. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed views about the price.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Aimee Baldridge (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam DCR-HC30

 

A good budget MiniDV camcorder with a very compact design.

Extremely compact and lightweight ; Good ergonomics ; Decent video quality ; Accessory shoe

Inconvenient touch-screen controls ; Bottom-loading tape ; No wind filter for microphone ; Short battery life from included cell

Jan, 2004
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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

 

Sony's DCR-HC30 was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2004. It includes a smaller CCD than its predecessor, the DCR-TRV19, which seems to reflect a trend in the industry toward optimized space without the expected loss of low light...

Analog to Digital passthrough, - Memory Stick media, - Low light performance

Still resolution, - CCD size, - No headphone jack, - Mediocre manual control

Oct, 2004
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Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-HC30 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Sony MiniDV Camcorders

 

At the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show Sony introduced five new MiniDV models including the DCR-HC30. The DCR-HC30 is the second model up from the entry level DCR-HC20. The DCR-HC30 has a selling price of $600, and adds still features over the DCR-HC20....

Feb, 2004
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Sony DCR HC30

 

Sony DCR HC30 is a Mini DV Digital Handycam Camcorder with a 10x Optical Zoom.

The Sony DCR HC30 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which allows 640 x 480 resolution digital still image capture, which is perfect for e-mail or printing. It also includes a...

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-HC30E

 

5

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Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

very good camcorder!!! ”

 

Other features I really like that are not usually talked about are the night shot mode and the still camera ability. Night shot gives it that Desert Storm night vision look. Maybe it is just a novelty with no real practical use, but a really cool...

Nov, 2010
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

sony -DCR-HC30 is so easy and handy to have cherish memories. ”

 

sony handy cam is very easy to operate and carry to special occasions,events and places . its been more than a year now that i got this handycam for myself and so far i havent experiences any difficulties with this be it in operating or maintaing its...

Aug, 2010
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Great for capturing those everyday memories ”

 

After reviewing a lot of different models and brands, we decided on this Sony DCR-HC30 camcorder.  We just had our first child and wanted to be able to record all those everyday memories while she was young.  Growing up, both my husband and I did not...

May, 2010
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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good

 

Light and compact. This video camera captures all your great moments with professional quality. I'd recommend to anyone who does not want to invest in an HDD or DVD video camera just yet.

Very reliable. This unit has been through my travels through Europe and beyond and it has never failed me. I managed to get it at a good price and it came with a bag and extra battery - extremely handy if you do extensive filming without a powerpoint...

The head gets dirty quite often so it is best to invest in a head cleaner and have one on hand before you head off filming.

Jan, 2010
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

give it a 95 % rating ”

 

had it for three months and a very good job. used for a wedding and was pleased with results. used also at halloween and again it performed in a dim light setting my sister was impressed with the quality of the picture and asked where i got it.

Dec, 2007
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