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Sony Handycam DCR SX40/L

Sony Handycam DCR SX40/L
alaScore 75

112 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR SX40/L. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and portability. The image quality and size also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the color and reliability. Opinions are divided on the battery.

usability, size, image quality, portability, price

reliability, color

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR SX40/L is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Handycam DCR SX40/L

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR SX40/L from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the portability and zoom. The image quality and size also get good reviews, but there are mixed comments on the battery and reliability.

usability, size, image quality, zoom, portability

71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (dell.com)

Great Camera / Minor Negative

 

We bought this camera for our son who's home from college for Christmas break. He absolutely loves it and has been using it alot now that he's back at school. The only thing he doesn't like about it is that it is not compatible with his Mac Laptop....

Jan, 2010

Consumer review (dell.com)

Great Product

 

My husband and I purchased this camcorder for ourselves for Chirstmas. The small, compact size of the camcorder is perfect to carry in my purse and capture all our daughters precious moments. The camcorder is VERY easy to use and uploading to my...

Jan, 2010

Consumer review (dell.com)

Wonderful Device to bring videos to family

 

I really do appreciate the simplicity and design of this device... It has all the options I would want without bogging me down with technical options. Thank you so much!

Jan, 2010

Consumer review (dell.com)

So Far So Good!

 

I brought this camera to replace an older DV Camcorder and so far I have been really impress with the size the quick adjustment from camcorder to camera in seconds and the ease of uploading to a PC or DVD.

Oct, 2009

Consumer review (dell.com)

Easy to use

 

We bought this handycam for it's ease of use, its small and handy size, and its optical/digital zoom ranges. Our girls swim, and it took wonderful close ups from a distance during the swim meets. The touch screen is easy to use and you can quickly...

Jul, 2009

Consumer review (dell.com)

Perfect on the go video camera!

 

The touch screen is nice but the buttons are tiny because of the size of the camera so if you have stubby fingers this may not be the camera for you. Battery life is only about an hour and a half. Would recommend buying a seperate battery to have with...

This is a really good camera for the price. It's small, fits in the palm of your hand. The picture is clear and I love the touch screen. 4 GB internal memory is great

Not that many features, the blue color is darker than advertised, it's dark navy blue not the lighter prettier blue as shown

May, 2009

Consumer review (target.com)

"GREAT CAMERA!"

 

I've bought this camera a day ago and I LOVE it! The more you zoom in, little by little its quality reduces, but other then that, great.

Dec, 2009

Consumer review (target.com)

We love this!

 

My husband is in 5 bands and this comes in handy for shows and practices. It also burns to dvd straight from the camera!!! Ultra fast and easy to use. Great pictures awesome sound. Love it.

Sep, 2009

Consumer review (target.com)

Cannot wait to return this camera

 

I am so disappointed with this camera. Granted it is light, easy to use and the price is friendly. The videos are OK but nothing amazing. The stills are terrible and there is no way to improve them. My cheapo cell phone camera has better quality. There...

Jul, 2009

Consumer review (target.com)

I love it.

 

The sound is great and the video comes out wonderful even in bad lighting. It was easy to turn the video into pictures. It also hold a lot of memory even without a card in it.

May, 2009

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