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Sony DCR-DVD7

Sony DCR-DVD7
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alaScore 79

138 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 138 reviews of Sony DCR-DVD7. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the design and size are generally positive. The image quality and portability are also appreciated. There are some negative reviews about the color and viewfinder. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-DVD7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR-DVD7

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony DCR-DVD7 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the battery and design are overall positive. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. The size and reliability get less positive views, and comments are divided on the price.

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0% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR-DVD7

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 113 user reviews of Sony DCR-DVD7 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the price and size are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the reliability. There are some critical comments about the color and viewfinder.

usability, portability, image quality, size, price

viewfinder, color

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ashley Norris (gadgetcentre.com)

Sony DCR-DVD7

 

This is Sony's unique take on the DVD camcorder market - a new model with a circular design. In some way it could almost moonlight as a mini CD player. It carries the same 3inch D discs as some of its rivals and also comes with a digital camera...

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Sony DCR-DVD7 DVD Handycam Camcorder

 

CCDType: Single CCD, Video Recording Format: DVD-R

Cool design. Good menu structure.

Somewhat difficult to hold. Poor quality in low light.

It's cool and hip, but the DCR-DVD7's great-looking design isn't so practical for actual use.

Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Chris Stevens (cnet.com.au)

Sony DCR-DVD7

 

If you find pleasure in popping a DVD direct from videocam to home player, Sony's DCR-DVD7 makes a viable choice.

Utter simplicity of use ; Intriguing design ; Solid build

The fact that your footage is trapped on a DVD and not easily edited

We found the camcorder had a tendency to occasionally blow out bright areas under strong strip-lighting. In one case a blue wall was so over-exposed it appeared white. This was not a consistent problem and we were generally impressed by the accuracy of...

Nov, 2005
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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

 

With style to spare, the Sony DCR-DVD7 will certainly make a splash at picnics this summer. But does it perform as well as it looks? We're afraid not. The 1/6” CCD imager, with only 340K effective pixels, renders most of its video rather lifeless, with...

Automatic control

Handling, -Button placement, -Design

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD7 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Sony DVD Camcorders

 

Sony's DCR-DVD7 is a good illustration of a major theme in Sony's new camcorder campaign: it's innovative in size, scale, and looks, but it doesn't offer much more as far as features and imaging quality go. This is not to say that some of Sony's new...

Mar, 2005
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Expert review by : Newbie (newbie.org)

Expert Review

 

The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7 DVD Camcorder provides exceptional video and still images with stunning detail and clarity all wit the help of the advanced CCD. The powerful zoom helps you to take close up pictures and helps you get clearer and more...

Quality, features, performance and lightweight

DVDs are expensive

Dec, 2005
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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Sony DCR-DVD7 DVD Camcorder Review

 

Battery Life With the included battery (NP-FA50) you will be able to record around 40 minutes before you will need to switch batteries. The battery can last up to 90 minutes on a full charge, but it is always good to gauge your recording on the low end...

Oct, 2005
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony DCR-DVD7

 

Great first time user. Took this unsavvy

handcramping needs a wrist bracelet

cute size small and like the dvd right out to play anywhere

Mar, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Lightweight Easy to Use Camcorder

 

I purchased this camcorder about one year ago and love it so far. It is extremely compact and lightweight, it weighs about the same as a full size digital camera. I decided on the Sony because I have had a Sony Hi-8 for many years and have never had ...

Size, quality, and ease of use

Recording time

Apr, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Lightweight Easy to Use Camcorder

 

I purchased this camcorder about one year ago and love it so far. It is extremely compact and lightweight, it weighs about the same as a full size digital camera.

Size, quality, and ease of use

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Apr, 2008
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