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Canon MD160

Canon MD160
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alaScore 85

23 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of Canon MD160. 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. Comments about the portability and durability are generally positive. The zoom and price also get good opinions, but some have doubts about the design and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon MD160 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 Canon MD160

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Canon MD160 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. People really like the image quality and durability. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas the design and size get negative reviews.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Canon MD160

 

If you're not quite ready to go HD, this affordable effort DV camcorder will do the job.

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by (macformat.co.uk)

Canon MD160

 

While HD camcorders stay north of £500 and DVD models offer poor compressed images and other inconveniences for Mac owners, the MiniDV tape format has life left in it. Canon makes good, cheap, reliable MiniDV camcorders and the MD160 continues to help...

Long zoom length, Good anti-shake software, Very easy to use, Great, unpretentious family camcorder

Doesn't like strong light, No accessory shoe or external mic port

Affordable, easy to use, no-frills camcorder that's ideal for filming the kids on days out

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : stuffmagazine (stuff.tv)

CanonMD160

 

The MD160 is a thoroughly sensible cam with a stonking zoom and proves that there's life left yet in MiniDV for thrifty bargain hunters

Good quality, easy to use, long zoom

Plastic body, no headphones/external mic

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by (camuser.co.uk)

Canon MD160

 

As the variety of camcorder formats grows ever bigger, the budget-conscious videomaker finds himself with a veritable treasure trove of products from which to choose. Mini DV tape appears to be on the way out...

Good manual features, 16:9 widescreen, Excellent detail, Great value for money

No mic input

If money is a consideration, the MD160 provides the perfect compromise between quality and cost

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Canon MD160

 

Sporting a 1 megapixel CCD and the relatively robust list of standard Canon features, their latest Mini-DV camcorder, the MD160, is another strong ent...

35x zoom, good video quality

Slightly dull colours

Another solid digital video camera from Canon, the MD160 will do all the things you'd expect of an entry level unit and do them well.

Apr, 2007
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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Canon MD160

 

If you're not fussed by HD, or recording to DVD or hard disk, then the MD160 is a perfectly serviceable, if otherwise unremarkable camcorder.

Easy controls ; 35x optical zoom ; Widescreen shooting

Still only an SD camera ; Some manual choices are slow

At AU$699, the MD represents acceptable but not stellar value if you're just starting out in the camcorder market. It is worth bearing in mind that similar models with DVD recording are available for only a slightly larger initial outlay -- even...

Apr, 2007
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Expert review by (pcauthority.com.au)

Canon MD160

 

Lacking a few features but for simplicity and decent quality, this has to be one of the best value camcorders around

Aug, 2008
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