Sony DCR-SX60

40 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (28)
portability (17)
size (8)
zoom (6)
durability (4)

Negative
image quality (10)
price (1)
viewfinder (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews of Sony DCR-SX60. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the durability and zoom are on the whole positive. The size and portability also get good feedback, but many are critical about the price and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-SX60 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR-SX60

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Sony DCR-SX60 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the durability and zoom are overall positive. The portability and size are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the viewfinder and image quality.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Jager, PCWorld.idg.com.au (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony DCR-SX60 review

In short: not a lot. Although capable of taking decent looking video, the Sony DCR-SX60 is trumped in almost every area by the brilliant Panasonic SDR-H85-K; another standard-def camcorder that retails for around the same price. The Panasonic model...

The Sony DCR-SX60 is an attractive looking standard-definition camcorder that does a reasonable job in the imaging stakes. That said, there are better SD options on the market that cost around the same price.

Apr, 2010

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

Sony DCR-SX60 camcorder

A standard-def, flash memory-based Sony camcorder with a 60x optical zoom

60x optical zoom, attractive design, user-friendly interface

Struggled in low lighting, skimps on extra features, a bit too pricey

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Kaitlyn Chantry (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SX60 Camcorder Review

For first-time camcorder users that are shopping the standard definition market, the Sony DCR-SX60 (MSRP $369.99) may seem like a compelling choice. It has easy touchscreen navigation, a great auto mode, and just a couple options in case you want to...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Kaitlyn Chantry (reviewed.com)

Sony DCR-SX60

Attractive to a first-time buyer, but with several more compelling options on the market

Simple, uncluttered design

Subpar color and noise; Bad motion, even for standard def; Awkward touchscreen controls

There are few compelling reasons to choose the Sony Handycam DCR-SX60 over any number of competing models. Standard definition camcorders from JVC and Canon will give you better video performance and are just as easy to use. The only real advantage of...

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great little camcorder

This camcorder has many great features, and is very easy to use. The zoom is very good, and the face detection is a remarkable addition! I recommend this camcorder to anyone who wants high quality in a compact, lightweight package.

compact, lightweight, great clarity

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Jun, 2010

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Perfect for me

This is the perfect camera for me. It fits in my pocket, is easy to use and has good picture quality. It's simple to handle as well. Perfect buy.

Small, light, easy to use, good pictures

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May, 2010

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Worth investing for your memories ...

I bought this camcorder just about a week ago for my soon-to-be-here baby boy. I've been playing with it all week and can honeslty say I recommend this camera to anyone who is looking to record quality video/photo image memories. Easy to transfer to PC...

Compact, internal light works excellent, 16gb internal memory, very light, 180 degree touch screen is very convenient

so far so awesome

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (dell.com)

great item

nice and small with great features

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review (dell.com)

One of the best Standard Definition camcorders

What's Good? When I bought this thing I was surprised by the size of it, it's tiny, light and very portable. It is very simple and intuitive, you just have to open the LCD and push the record button, the camcorder will work alone. It has a very...

Jul, 2009

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