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Sony DCR-IP220

Sony DCR-IP220
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alaScore 78

51 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews of Sony DCR-IP220. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and image quality. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the zoom and reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the durability.

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price, reliability, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-IP220 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR-IP220

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony DCR-IP220 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the portability and battery are on the whole positive. The size and usability are also appreciated.

usability, size, battery, portability

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-IP220

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Sony DCR-IP220 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the connectivity and design are generally positive. The image quality and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative comments about the durability and zoom.

usability, portability, image quality, design, connectivity

price, reliability, zoom, durability

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Eamon Hickey (cnet.com)

Sony DCR-IP review: Sony DCR-IP

 

Stylish and amazingly compact; innovative design; built-in flash and low-power video light; flexible low-light shooting.

Limited choice in editing apps for MicroMV video format; lens has fairly narrow angle of view; no accessory shoe or external microphone jack.

This Sony is a tiny, very cool camcorder for the well-heeled video hobbyist who doesn't mind some compatibility limitations.

Dec, 2002
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Expert review by (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DCR-IP220

 

The Sony DCR-IP220 MICROMV(tm) Handycam is the world's first 2.1-megapixel CCD camcorder and offers 530 lines of horizontal video resolution to produce stunning video clarity and definition of even the subtlest colors. In addition to advanced video cap

The bottom line is that this is a good camcorder for home users and for those that want to snap the occassional still image or movie clip for email attachment. It's small and lightweight and packed with some great digital video features and has an excelle

Jun, 2003
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Expert review by : D. Eric Franks (videomaker.com)

Sony DCR-IP220 MICROMV

 

A fabulous all in one imaging device to replace your old camcorder and aging digital still camera.

Superior stills, Innovative design, Quality video format (MICROMV), High fun factor

Editing limitations of MICROMV

We captured (via FireWire) and edited the MICROMV format video using Sony's MovieShaker 3.1 editing software. Only Windows 2000, ME and XP are supported. MovieShaker has a conventional storyboard/timeline editor and an automatic movie creation feature...

Mar, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Not the best, price too high

 

For the price, this camcorder is not that impressive. The pictures it takes in still mode aren't even that great. It's just out dated. I would not recommend this product because you can get a much better one now for much less money. I have used this...

Durable trusted brand

Out dated, price is TOO HIGH

Oct, 2009
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

MicroMV IP 220 Nightmares

 

I am extremely disappointed with the software bundled with the Micro MV camcorder. Pixela Image Mixer and Movie Shaker for Sony are so problematic, I have yet to successfully import a full-length video with it. After a few minutes, the recording stops,...

Camera is easy to use, small, nice lens

Who cares how good the camera is-you can't download video and work with it

Apr, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

MicroMV IP 220 Nightmares

 

Camera is easy to use, small, nice lens

Who cares how good the camera is-you can't download video and work with it.

Apr, 2005
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Sony IP220 Camcorder

 

I bought this camera 8 months ago in preparation for my daughters birth and childhood as well as many other things.

Size, Quality, Accessories, external lens fitting

relatively expensive paid #1200

Jan, 2004
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

More than just a video camera

 

As a professed Sony Gadget Geek, I jumped all over this camera and pre purchased it before it was even available. I love this camera. I can take it on a trip and have 2MP digital video (60 min per tape) and 2MP digital pictures (saved to Sony's...

Video quality, multitasking, many features, high cool factor, good battery life, touch

Ergonomics, microphone placement

Sep, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

More than just a video camera

 

As a professed Sony Gadget Geek, I jumped all over this camera and pre purchased it before it was even available. I love this camera. I can take it on a trip and have 2MP digital video (60 min per tape) and 2MP digital pictures (saved to Sony's...

Video quality, multitasking, many features, high cool factor, good battery life, touch screen controls

Ergonomics, microphone placement

Sep, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

My story

 

I wanted a really small camera that did it all. I wanted something I could put in my purse that I could use for both video and still shots. I have 2 little babies and I only wanted to carry one small camera, but be able to capture the moment wherever...

Small, light, 2 mega still images, view finder

cost, wish the lens was wider

Mar, 2003
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