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alaScore 79

30 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Sony Handycam HDR-UX5. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the size and design. The battery and usability also get good comments, whereas the reliability and image quality get mixed opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam HDR-UX5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Handycam HDR-UX5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Sony Handycam HDR-UX5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and zoom. The battery and usability also get good views. Comments are divided on the reliability.

price, usability, battery, zoom, portability

95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-UX5

 

High-def recording for the masses at AU$1,799. You'll have to do without optical image stabilisation though.

Oct, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-UX5

 

I searched online and found that you can copy the m2ts files and rename them to .mpeg and use editing softwares. They work and play fine.

Sep, 2007
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-UX5

 

For the price offers great video capability. Also love the fact that you can also record SD

Jul, 2007
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-UX5

 

Buyer Beware

Very Very nice picture

Not user friendly for sharing or copying video and sending to others

Jun, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Easy to capture every moment and make it special

 

This is awesome like the Sony Handycam I had before, BUT it's better because it's HIGH-DEF! It has great functionality, sleek design, easy to use, and has many extra features. Great gift - worth the money , great value! Fits in hand and so easy to...

Easy to Use, Great Design

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Dec, 2009
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Consumer review (reviewstream.com)

Sony HDR-UX5 AVCHD High-Definition DVD Camcorder

 

Sony HDR-UX5 AVCHD High-Definition DVD Camcorder is a good camcorder for budgeting customer.

With just that affordable price i can produce many video for my clients and so far no one dissapointed.

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Horrible

 

I cant explain how disappointed I was to have gotten this camera.. after all the reviews I read I finally decided to get this camera.. big bummer... the night vision is great!!! Sadly when using the night vision your battery drains twice as fast.

excellent night vision, small, easy to use

blurry images, night vision takes more than half battery in one 5 min use

Aug, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Let HD Open Up a New World

 

I was skeptical at first when I came across the Sony HDR-UX5, I had never been a big fan of disk drive camcorders. When I first opened the box I found the camcorder and instructions to be self explanatory, everything was ready to go right out of the box.

User functionality, Image and Sound quality

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Mar, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Let HD Open Up a New World

 

I was skeptical at first when I came across the Sony HDR-UX5, I had never been a big fan of disk drive camcorders. When I first opened the box I found the camcorder and instructions to be self explanatory, everything was ready to go right out of the...

User functionality, Image and Sound quality

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Mar, 2008
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