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Sony Handycam HDR-CX220

Sony Handycam HDR-CX220
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alaScore 80

698 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 698 reviews of Sony Handycam HDR-CX220. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the size and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and portability also get good opinions. Many are critical about the finish and control panel. The viewfinder and reliability get mixed opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Handycam HDR-CX220

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, 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 price and portability also get good comments, but there are some negative views about the durability. There are some mixed comments about the design.

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81% 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 HDR-CX220

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 552 user reviews of Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback. Many are negative about the control panel and durability, and there are some mixed views about the viewfinder and reliability.

usability, portability, price, image quality, size

durability, control panel

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 review

 

I don't review as many camcorders as I used to, mostly because of limited bandwidth; cameras require a lot more of my time and there's more reader interest. Occasionally, though, readers express enough interest in a model to pop it onto my review...

The Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 is cheap, small, and lightweight.

Poor video quality and a minimalist set of features disappoint.

The only thing the Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 seems to have going for it is the low price, but "you get what you pay for" has never rung truer.

Jul, 2013
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

With the Sony Handycam CX220 camcorder, you get what you pay for

 

It costs less than $200, but pricing like that is usually comes at a cost.

The ; is cheap, small, and lightweight.

Poor video quality and a minimalist set of features disappoint.

The only thing the Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 seems to have going for it is the low price, but "you get what you pay for" has never rung truer.

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX220

 

None.

I can't evaluate this camera because no cable was supplied to charge the battery. I only discovered this after taking the camera to Burma.

Mar, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX220

 

Very simple to use and get started with although I didn't try much other than taking point and shoot videos. Very light. Leica lens ought to be pretty good but I don't have a direct comparison with anything else.Bought it, used it for a couple of days...

Feels slightly flimsy. Wondered how well made it really is - the price probably reflects a lot of low cost plastic parts which suggests it might not withstand heavy use. But at just over £100 if it lasts a couple of years that will do. Also lacks a...

Mar, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX220

 

Cheap and easy to use.

Battery life is poor. Spare batteries are expensive if you buy Sony. Other brand batteries are hard to find (and may not work). A mains charge would be good as standard equipment.

Mar, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX220

 

Very simple to use and get started with although I didn't try much other than taking point and shoot videos. Very light. Leica lens ought to be pretty good but I don't have a direct comparison with anything else.Bought it, used it for a couple of days...

Feels slightly flimsy. Wondered how well made it really is - the price probably reflects a lot of low cost plastic parts which suggests it might not withstand heavy use. But at just over £100 if it lasts a couple of years that will do. Also lacks a...

Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX220

 

Cheap and easy to use

Battery life is poor. Spare batteries are expensive if you buy Sony. Other brand batteries are hard to find (and may not work). A mains charge would be good as standard equipment

Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX220

 

None

I can't evaluate this camera because no cable was supplied to charge the battery. I only discovered this after taking the camera to Burma

Jan, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX220

 

Easy to use.

Was disappointed that the charger could only be used with a computer. Not much use if you are going away for a few weeks holiday.

Nov, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-CX220

 

Very lightweight and easy to use. Built in USB cable. Easy to transfer photos and video. If you can afford it, pay the extra £100 and get the next model up.

Photo camera is not very good with zoom. Overall found it lacking in low light conditions.

Oct, 2013
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