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Sony HDR-XR105

Sony HDR-XR105
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alaScore 85

113 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 113 reviews of Sony HDR-XR105. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the durability and battery are overall positive. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-XR105 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-XR105

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Sony HDR-XR105 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the image quality and durability are overall positive. The battery and portability also get good feedback.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Sony HDR-XR105E Camcorder

 

Want to record the best video footage that you could without pressing a dazzling combination of buttons? Then the Sony HDR-XR105E is ideal for you! It has a 2.7-inch touch LCD screen that allows you to choose the settings much faster and modes and...

When it comes to capturing quality images and videos, the Sony HDR-XR105E does not cease to amaze. To begin with, this Handycam doubles up as a 4-megapixel camera to take those still images you want. It also has 120x digital zoom and 10x optical zoom...

May, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

Ease of use and of transfer to computer and various software programs

maybe it is because i am used to using an eye viewer -- but i might prefer that to the system used == but it is early days so i might change my mind

Aug, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

Its hard to see the screen in bright conditions

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

Light ,Easy to use,superb picture quality video,

Can be little smaller, Easier way to super quality still picture from video, Can be better quality editing soft ware,Easy to see hard drive content .

Jun, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

HDD is the way to go,this camera is easy to shoot with, screen interface is so easy to use , the camera it has a nice weight to it also,the ease of download with the supplied software made transfering all my video clips real easy

I can't honestly give this camera or the sofftware supplied any bad points

Jul, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

excellent picture quality, compact and easy to operate.

The supplied battery has low life.

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

Easy to use and handle. Liked the fact that it switched on with the opening of the screen. It seemed not to pick up so much of the irritiating wind noise that my previous camcorder did.

Neck strap attachment.

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

A good camera that performs well but what lets it down is the software that accompanies it. The editing software is abysmally poor which spoils the whole experience

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

Excellent quality of picture and ease of use. Sound quality better than I expected and overall a brilliant camera.

Have had trouble downloading into a format that my computer recognises.

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR105

 

Easy to use in point and shoot mode which is the main reason for buying the camcorder. The build quality is excellent which is the major reason for purcahsing Sony.

1) Cannot download video from Camcorder to Sony HXD870 Recorder (either hard disk or DVD). 2) Cannot download video from Camcorder to IBM PC because the PMB software brings PC to near standstill. Uninstalled software and PC returned to normal. 3) The...

Jun, 2010
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