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Sony DCR-TRV720

Sony DCR-TRV720
alaScore 74

34 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Sony DCR-TRV720. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the viewfinder and size are generally positive. The battery and memory also get good feedback, but reviews about the image quality and portability are different.

usability, memory, battery, size, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-TRV720 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR-TRV720

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Sony DCR-TRV720 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and memory. The battery and viewfinder are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical reviews about the image quality.

portability, viewfinder, battery, memory, size

image quality

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

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (epinions.com)

The Complete Package!

 

I work in sales and we were clearing out our old stock of video cameras so I approached our most experience salesperson of 23 years in the industry. I told him I wanted a Digital 8 camera which takes stills. He showed me the DCRTRV720 and DCRTRV730...

4" LCD Screen, built in audio, tonnes of great features and very easy to use!

None, it has EVERYTHING I wanted!

Jul, 2002

Consumer review (epinions.com)

To Kathmandu and back.

 

I bought this camera for my daughter, a high school sophmore, off to Kathmandu, Nepal for the summer. She used it during the school year for school projects. In the past she had used a regular VHS camera for her projects but the edit work was a...

Easy to use. Good quality results.Very durable!

Buttons are a bit small. Takes practice to use.

Mar, 2002

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good camcorder

 

SONY TRV-720 is one of the best in its Digital-8 TRV-x20 series however not supported any more by Sony, therefore cheaper nowadays. The newer series is TRV-x30. A tip of usage: whichever camcorder you buy, try to chose the smallest, and the lightest,...

Very comfortable, many functions, easy to use

None

Aug, 2001

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Everything a camcorder is suppose to do

 

Before I start I just want to let you know that I did quite a bit of research on this product before I bought it. I use to work at an electronics store. There I was in charge of selling TV's, DVD players, camcorders, and cameras. Sony makes average to...

Big LCD screen, most features for the money, backward compatibility

Digital stills aren't that good

May, 2001

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Next step in camcorder evolution

 

Let me say one thing first, this is a compromise camcorder. If you are truely starting out from "ground zero" then you should probably look at the DV camcorders. They offer smaller size and a slightly better set of features. If, on the other hand, you...

Great camera, supports older 8mm tapes, excellent picture/sound.

Larger than the DV models.

May, 2001

Consumer review (epinions.com)

A few quirks but overall a great cam!

 

After reading several opinions here, I finally broke down and purchased the DCR-TRV720. I was leaning toward the 520, but opted for the larger LCD panel of the 720. My previous cam was a Sharp Viewcam (analog) with a 3.5" LCD and I was very satisfied...

Converts old analog to digital. Good feature set for the price.

Heavy. LCD useless outdoors.

Apr, 2001

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Solid Overall Performance

 

I bought this camcorder about 6 months ago with the intention of using it to preserve the memories of my daughters childhood. Overall I have been very pleased with the performance. I bought this camcorder strictly for home use and it serves that...

Large screen, Built in digital camera, Picture Quality

Lack of sound control, Some features poorly executed

Dec, 2000

Consumer review (epinions.com)

After much research - bot the Sony TRV720

 

This is my second Sony camcorder. The first was analog, and did a pretty good job. However, I wanted to be able to transfer the recording directly to my computer. After much research, decided on this high 8 digital camcorder with its price and...

Excellent Features, IR wireless connection, 1394 connection

Small buttons on camera selector, no 1394 cable included

Dec, 2000

Consumer review (epinions.com)

great camcorder

 

This is my first camcorder and I couldn't be happier. Because of the arrival of my son/daughter in the near future, I figured it was time to get a camcorder. I decided on the Sony because of all the good reviews and the features. It has a big color...

easy to use,

need to buy a larger battery

Nov, 2000

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good all around Video Camera

 

I was looking around for a new video camera when I visited a SONY showroom. The staff was very hospitable and they let me try all the cameras they had. I told the staff what I was looking for a camera (Digital format and still capable) and my budget....

All in one camera, huge LCD and good video quality

Heavy, short battery life and below average stills

Oct, 2000
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