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Sony HDR-PJ30VE

Sony HDR-PJ30VE
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alaScore 83

34 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Sony HDR-PJ30VE. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the durability and image quality. The portability and size are also appreciated. Views are divided on the memory. The control panel and zoom get less positive reviews.

usability, size, portability, image quality, durability

battery, price, viewfinder, zoom, control panel

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-PJ30VE is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony HDR-PJ30VE hands on - Pocket-lint

 

If you're one of those people that like to share you movies straight away, then what better way to do that say Sony than have a camcorder that comes

Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ30VE review

 

I must confess: I'm not a regular camcorder user. (When you look at the sample footage embedded in this article that will become obvious - Ed.) I prefer the convenience of a digital SLR or compact camera instead, and I rarely have a need to shoot just...

The stand-out features of the Sony Handycam HDR-PJ30VE are its Full HD video recording and inbuilt pico projector. As far as cameras with built-in projectors are concerned, this one is among the best, but it's a product that might only appeal to...

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Sony HDR-PJ30VE review

 

Mash ups can make anything cool, even camcorders. With the HDR-PJ30, Sony has squeezed a pico projector into the back of flip-out screen, giving you a portable shooter capable of playing back your movies on any white wall you can find. While the...

Jun, 2011
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ30VE HD video recorder

 

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ30VE review: A Full HD camcorder with a built-in pico projector

Full HD video ; Audio quality ; Built-in projector

Menu could be better

The stand-out features of the Hanycam HDR-PJ30VE are its Full HD video recording and inbuilt pico projector. As far as cameras with built-in projectors are concerned, this one is among the best, but it's a product that might only appeal to hardcore...

Jul, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR PJ30

 

Good picture quality, easy to transport.

Too small for easy operation of controls resulting in jerky filming. Projector feature is poor and a waste of money.

Sep, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR PJ30

 

Good picture quality, easy to transport

Too small for easy operation of controls resulting in jerky filming ; Projector feature is poor and a waste of money

Aug, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR PJ30

 

This is my 5th sony camcorder and easily the smallest But best one yet Packed with features, Absolutely Brilliant.

None, except lack of Cables supplied.

May, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR PJ30

 

Small, light, quick to find the relevant scene and playback. I purchased the largest battery available and this lasts forever. Easy to copy to external hard drive. Copies to hard drive and displays in chronological order even though recordings may be...

Slow to start recording movies from a cold start. STBY takes ages to display and REC even longer which means sudden opportunities and events are missed. My previous camcorder DCR-PC330E was much faster. Also slow to change from movie to photo and back....

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR PJ30

 

LIGHT EASY TO HANDLE

WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON THE VIEWFINDER PANEL ONE CANNOT SEE WHAT IS BEING FILMED. THIS IS NOT UNIQUE TO SONY.

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR PJ30

 

Projector video quality

not very good zoom projector cant be shown unless very dark

Mar, 2012
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