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Sony Handycam DCR HC52

Sony Handycam DCR HC52
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alaScore 79

243 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 243 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR HC52. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The portability and price are also appreciated, but reviews are divided on the color. The connectivity and memory get negative opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR HC52 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 Handycam DCR HC52

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR HC52 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

100% 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 Handycam DCR HC52

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 166 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR HC52 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the size and image quality. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative opinions about the memory and viewfinder.

price, usability, portability, image quality, size

color, battery, viewfinder, memory

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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

Sony DCR-HC52

 

Sony's budget Mini DV camcorder for casual users

Attractive price point, 40x optical zoom, solid user interface

Performed poorly in low light, flash memory and DVD models can be bought just as cheaply

The Sony DCR-HC52 is a perfectly capable little camcorder, but its recording format is beginning to show its age. Frankly, your money would be better spent on something younger and hipper. (Mini DV, your time is nearly up.)

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Sony DCR-HC52

 

The Sony DCR-HC52 MiniDV camcorder is easy to use, economical to buy and takes fantastic movies for your viewing pleasure. Check out the HC 52!

Zeiss 40x optical zoom lensminiDV camcorderSony SteadyShotSony NightShotSmall and compact

The Sony DCR-HC52 MiniDV camcorder is a reasonable priced, good quality pro

Nov, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Not computer friendly

 

Good image

This model does not allow for USB connection to computer.Do not buy this model in today's market buy the model that has the USB connection

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (dell.com)

USB Cable NOT Included

 

If you don't have firewire, buy a different camera.

Small and good quality. Nice features

If you want to do digital editing, you need to have firewire ports on your computer. The Dell website claims that this camera comes with a USB cable. IT DOES NOT. I had to spend over $30 putting a firewire port on my PC to make it work

May, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

So far, so good!

 

Doesn't come with a camera bag or backup battery. Make sure that you are prepared to buy one once you get it. Also, I was so excited when I received the camera but I wasn't able to use it until I had the tapes. Not a flaw with the camera, but something...

Very easy to use. I just wanted an easy camera that took good shots and where I didn't have to read the instruction manual if I didn't want to. So far, I've just done basic shooting with it but, I know that there's a lot more features. Also, the camera...

May, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

small and useful

 

I love that it is small and easy to carry. I have only had it for about a week and the picture is great

I wish that the sound was a little louder. and that the battery would last a little longer

Apr, 2008
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Great camera for home use ”

 

I received the Sony Handycam as a wedding present two years ago and it still works great!

Oct, 2010
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

I LOVE MY SONY HANDYCAM! ”

 

I am a mother of two wonderful children, so naturally I needed a camcorder to record all the wonderful things they do! My children were around 8 and 11 yrs. old when I bought my sony handycam. They play baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and...

Mar, 2010
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Entry Level Handycam

 

This is a great camera to start out with, the simplicity of Mini DV tapes makes this a good value choice. DVD camcorders in this price range suffer from bad battery life, and disk errors that can render your disks useless. The Mini DV tapes are tried...

Feb, 2010
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Camcorder HC52

 

This is a very comfortable Sony camcorder. It has great zoom, with it you can shoot faraway objects. It has a Touch-screen LCD, with it you can control your camcorder very handily. There is a "EASY" function - with it you can control your camcorder if...

Very cheap, easy to use, faraway zoom, touch - screen

It takes long time to transfer your videos to your computer

May, 2009
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