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Sony DCR-SX40

Sony DCR-SX40
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alaScore 83

187 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 187 reviews of Sony DCR-SX40. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the zoom and price. The size and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive comments about the viewfinder and battery.

usability, portability, size, price, zoom

battery, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-SX40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR-SX40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 92 user reviews of Sony DCR-SX40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the zoom and portability. The price and size are also appreciated, but there are mixed opinions on the reliability and image quality.

usability, size, price, portability, zoom

71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Jager (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony DCR-SX40 review

 

The Sony DCR-SX40 also has 4GB of extra embedded memory and an impressive 60x optical zoom. Compact, stylish and easy to use, it will primarily suit casual users in need of an affordable standard-definition camcorder. The only caveats are its low pixel...

The Sony DCR-SX40 camcorder offers a solid performance for the asking price. Its primary strength lies in its user-friendly interface, followed by its sleek good looks and 60x optical zoom lens.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : TechSmart (techsmart.co.za)

Sony Handycam DCR-SX40E

 
May, 2009
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Expert review by : Chris Jager (macworld.co.uk)

Sony DCR-SX40 review

 

Entry-level flash memory camcorder, the Sony DCR-SX40, records standard-definition video to Memory Sticks.

Superior build quality, intuitive user interface, dedicated fool-proof buttons for auto shooting

Standard-definition only, imaging sensor not very impressive, video performance only adequate

The Sony DCR-SX40 camcorder offers a solid performance for the asking price. Its primary strength lies in its user-friendly interface, followed by its sleek good looks and 60x optical zoom lens.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Chris Jager (techworld.com)

Sony DCR-SX40 camcorder

 

The Sony DCR-SX40 is an entry-level flash memory camcorder that records standard-definition video to Memory Sticks.

The Sony DCR-SX40 camcorder offers a solid performance for the asking price. Its primary strength lies in its user-friendly interface, followed by its sleek good looks and 60x optical zoom lens.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony DCR-SX40 flash memory camcorder

 

A standard-definition Sony camcorder with 60x optical zoom and LCD touch screen.

Good build quality, 60x optical zoom, affordable price

Video quality could be better, poor stills mode

The Sony DCR-SX40 camcorder offers a solid performance for the asking price. Its primary strength lies in its user-friendly interface, followed by its sleek good looks and 60x optical zoom lens.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-SX41series review: Sony Handycam DCR-SX41series

 

Sony Handycam DCR-SX41series

Simple operation; 60x zoom lens; small, lightweight design.

Soft, digital-artifact-laden video; noticeable purple fringing on subjects.

If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : techywacky (brighthub.com)

Sony DCR-SX41 Handycam Camcorder Review

 

Released in early 2009, the basic-ranged small capacity camcorder is quite easy to use partly due to its lack of shooting options and due to touchscreen-based menu navigation. But, the DCR-SX41 camcorder, similar to most camcorders in its series,...

The Sony DCR-SX41 camcorder has optical image stabilizing, allowing EVF-like functions but, obviously, no EVF. Motion and on-motion video resolution isn’t too bad, but falls short to other camcorders in a similar price range. There is a minimum 6 lux...

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great quality and value

 

This camera lives up to it's name very well, it's one very "Handycam"! This lil camera weighs next to nothing and is a very small unit which makes it very appealing for me because you can take it anywhere to any event and take some very respectable...

Light and compact, very easy to use, smart focusing

none at all

Mar, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SONY DCR-SX40 Red 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD Sensor 2.7" 123K Wide Touch Panel LCD 60X Optical Zoom 4GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder

 

Very compatible, small and easy to use. Looks great

The battery doesn't work. The first time I tried to charge battery, I couldn't do it. Tried to contact with customer service but couldn't ; If I won't be able to contact customer service today, I will return it

Dec, 2009
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SONY DCR-SX40 Red 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD Sensor 2.7" 123K Wide Touch Panel LCD 60X Optical Zoom 4GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder

 

Small, looks great

Cannot charge the battery although I followed all instructions in the manual. Tried to contact customer service but couldn't. Tried to contact to Sony technical support too but the technical guy knew nothing about this camcorder to support. Terrible...

Dec, 2009
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