Sony DCR-PC55

127 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (90)
portability (68)
design (50)
size (50)
image quality (26)

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viewfinder (4)
memory (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 127 reviews of Sony DCR-PC55. 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 image quality and design are on the whole positive. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the memory and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-PC55 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR-PC55

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Sony DCR-PC55 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the image quality and size. The portability and color also get good reviews. The design and reliability get critical opinions. Views about the zoom and price are different.

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

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR-PC55

alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 user reviews of Sony DCR-PC55 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 are impressed by the size and image quality. The design and portability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the memory.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

A great handycam for a day at the beach, or a simple series of home videos, the Sony DCR-PC55 isn't for the serious camera enthusiast.

Simple interface, instinctive operation, impressive outdoor performance

Indoor and low light performance inadequate, slow autofocus, lack of features

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : Robert Ellis (pcworld.com)

Sony DCR-PC55

Active Interface Shoe (hot shoe) ; Oversized 3.0-inch LCD ; Stylish and compact

Image stabilization is electronic, not optical ; No viewfinder ; No night mode ; No manual controls ; Letterboxed (cropped) 16:9 mode ; Dock required for video transfer ; Expensive ; Stills are only 640 by 480 ; Optical zoom is only 10x

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Randolph Ramsay (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55

Sony is aiming squarely at the hip youth market with its stylish new Handycam, the DCR-PC55.

Oct, 2010

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

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55R

Sony's DCR-PC55R aggressively pursues consumers who want a dash of style with their camcorder choices.

Simple operation ; Eye-catching design

Higher-end users will find it a bit simplistic ; No optical viewfinder

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

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The Sony DCR-PC55 is hailed as the smallest MiniDV camcorder to date. This model comes in several colors, providing you with the freedom to color coordinate your shooting experience. This camcorder is basically a fashion accessory and nothing else....

Sep, 2005

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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-PC55 Camcorder Review - Sony MiniDV Camcorders

The DCR-PC55 is an odd one. It's marketed as, and is, the smallest MiniDV camcorder ever, and this inflates its price considerably. Aside from that gimmicky quality, the camcorder doesn't really have too much to offer aside from a few cool still...

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Mark Montgomery (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Sony DCR-PC55 Mini DV

Up to meeting the demands of any consumer shooter, Sony's DCR-PC55 camcorder makes small work of the Mini DV format

Large 3" LCD ; Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through

Small, hard to handle ; No headphone input ; Mic in bad place

A tiny Mini DV camcorder lacking a few essentials.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Robert Ellis (macworld.com)

Sony DCR-PC55

The Sony DCR-PC55 is seductively compact, housed in a stylish metallic body available in silver, black, red, and white. Unfortunately, the small size is the big news. Aside from scale, this camcorder just doesn't measure up.

Stylish and compact ; oversized 3.0-inch LCD ; Active Interface Shoe (hot shoe)

No viewfinder ; optical zoom is only 10x ; no manual controls ; letterboxed (cropped) 16:9 mode ; image stabilization is electronic, not optical ; no night mode ; stills are only 640 by 480 ; dock required for video transfer ; expensive

The DCR-PC55 fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, yet controls are easy to operate, even for someone with big mitts. Unlike other camcorders, which are dotted with buttons, you control almost everything via easy-to-navigate menus on the bright,...

Jul, 2005

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Sony DCR PC55

Sony DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom.

Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the Sony DCR PC55 MiniDV Handycam camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra-compact design. The Advanced HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video...

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