Sony Handycam DCR SR65

38 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR SR65. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and size. The price and portability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR SR65 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR SR65 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the image quality and size. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony DCR-SR65

Mid-range handycam with 40GB hard drive

40GB hard drive, Memory Stick slot, intuitive touch-screen controls, effective night shot mode

Single CCD struggles in low light, uninspired design

The DCR-SR65 is up to the usual standards we have come to expect from Sony, offering exceptional ease-of-use and reasonable video quality at a semi-affordable price. It will provide satisfactory performance for those who aren't ready to make the leap...

May, 2008

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

OK

Overall a great little video camera. Easy to use and understand. The still pictures are only 1 MP and very poor quality - but its primary function isn't for taking still pictures. The video is quite good; however, when compared to the high definition...

Small and easy to use.

Poor quality of still images.

Nov, 2009

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It has a very beautiful appearance and good compatibility

However, there is no shortage of generous buttons This is one disadvantage of

Mar, 2009

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Sony Handycam DCR SR65

Sony SR65E uses a 1 / 6-inch-class megapixels CCD sensor, 40GB hard disk storage space and to support the expansion of Memory Stick storage, the camera aspects of this camera is the support of 25 optical zoom, with a 41-1189mm equivalent focal length...

25 optical zoom lens

No Optical Image Stabilizer

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Smart Handycam

It is compact camera and lightweight, which is easy to take anywhere you go, so do not miss the small things of life. It is 2 1 / 2 inch LCD screen that rotates for easy viewing offers. It is really easy to install and is too quick to move so you do...

40 GB Hard Disk Drive, which can store more pictures

nothing

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Handycam DCR SR65

Not happen again with the Sony DCR-SR65 40GB Hybrid HDD / Memory Stick Camcorder. With up to 27 hours of recording time to the hard disk drive in the LP mode and an additional 325 minutes with Memory Stick media (sold separately) in the LP mode you...

Design simple

There is no

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Handycam DCR SR65 Great Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR SR65 is the best Camcorder in middle range of sony camcorder series. I bought it from London before 4 months and i m really happy with this product. Most and main thing is its battery after charge it ones u can use it continue more...

Touch screen, huge storage, clear night vision

Nothing

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Handycam Sony CDR SR65

Sony Handycam DCR SR65 is a good camcorder. it has a high optical zoom (25x) with several digital zoom. We used this camcorder in our research in university. Our research is related with the two phase flow which water liquid mixed with kerosene liquid....

High resolution

Too expensive

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Handy Cam

This camcorder is compact and lightweight which makes it easy to take with you where ever you are going so you don't miss out on lifes little things. It has a 2 1/2 inch lcd viewing screen that rotates for easier viewing. It is very easy to set up and...

Long battery life, Easy to take with you

At almost 500 dollars it is a bit expensive

Oct, 2008

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