Sony Handycam DCR DVD810

28 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (23)
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portability (10)
price (9)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR DVD810. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the zoom and image quality. The portability and price are also appreciated, whereas comments are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR DVD810 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR DVD810 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the zoom. The usability is also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the portability.

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Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony DCR-DVD810

Cheap and versatile

Three recording formats in one, highly affordable, good video performance for the asking price

Less-than-perfect audio, rubbish stills mode

The DCR-DVD810 is an impressive standard-def camcorder that combines three recording formats for the price of one. If you like the idea of instant DVDs, but also want the versatility of flash memory, look no further.

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Ella Morton (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810

The DCR-DVD810 won't please everyone, but it does make for a lightweight, affordable choice for those struggling to decide among media formats.

Three options for media storage. Easy to pick up and start shooting. Lightweight and comfortable to hold. Copes well with variable light conditions.

Colours look washed out overall. Zoom is noisy. Footage shot to DVD can look mottled.

Won't please everyone, but good for quick-and-dirty, flexible shooting.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810 Camcorder Review

The Sony DCR-DVD810 ($449.99 MSRP) is truly versatile camcorder from Sony. Besides being able to record standard definition video to DVD, the camcorder also includes 8GB of internal flash memory and a Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot for extra storage....

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810

For a SD Camcorder, it takes good video. My biggest problem with the HD camcorders is they lack toe zoom for the kids' sports. The 810 has a 25 zoom. My biggest problem is you can not get the date and time stamp to show on an MPEG saved video. The date...

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810

P.S I should just clarify, when I say "don't mince words" I am referring to the manufacturers who push the DVD camcorders as being as simple and the same as a DVD you buy in the shop. No offense was intended towards Ella and her use of the term.

May, 2008

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810

To be honest, you would have to be mental to invest in an Standard Def camcorder now. $800 isn't cheap for a this kind of device when High Def camcorders using reliable tapes start at $800 and models with expansive hard disks cost under $1500. You...

May, 2008

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Nice

love the 8Gb internal flash drive. love the media card slot. great size. nice picture in movie mode.

focus is slow, and sometimes not at all. pictures are good for 1mpix but with only 1, what are you gonna do.

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (dell.com)

excellent for the money

has a lot of cool features and not bad at all on the price!

great clarity on the video ,hybrid is an awesome feature,touchscreen,the infrared works awesome in dark scenes i was surprised,battery life is also decent

quality on photosnaps could be a little better, but still not bad at all ,it is a camcorder!

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

The DCR-DVD810 combines powerful features

Image prices. An improved version of Sony SteadyShot Image Stabilization system that controls a larger bandwidth of frequencies and vibrations agitate for a higher level without reducing video noise and other stabilization systems of picture. Be...

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Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Handycam DCR DVD810

Designs Black and white silver design Product size 55 - 89 - 130mm Product weight 450g Basic performance Format type of DVD video camera Standard Definition Format standard format HAD CCD sensor Components 1070000 pixels Dynamic model of effective...

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Mar, 2009

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