Sony HDR-PJ200

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 170 reviews of Sony HDR-PJ200. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and size. The image quality and portability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-PJ200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Sony HDR-PJ200 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the durability and size. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably.

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

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 user reviews of Sony HDR-PJ200 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the price and image quality are on the whole positive. The size and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the memory.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Sony HDR-PJ200

The Sony HDR-PJ200 is an entry-level digital camcorder with a fun and easy-to-use projector built right in, but video quality lags behind competitors.

Built-in projector. 25x optical zoom.

Soft, grainy video. Mediocre low-light performance.

Conclusions In the end, the Sony HDR-PJ200 delivers mediocre video performance, especially for its price. If you're going to watch the video you shoot on your big-screen HDTV, you should consider another model. Sure, you're not going to find true HD...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

Expert Review

Built-in projector, great performance, light weight

Average stills resolution

Sony HDR - PJ200E Handycam is ideal for people who are not on a large budget and need a camcorder for daily family use. It is a great performer and gives you the convenience of shoot and project without having to spend on an additional projector.

May, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Handycam with Projector a little disapointing

I was somewhat disappointed because of the smaller size--"how can this tiny thing be worth $329?" So I have to adjust my beliefs. The quality seems pretty good. The PlayMemories Home took too long to upload to the computer and isn't near the quality of...

Great film and images

No special effects of earlier Handycam models, projector wastes battery life

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Excellent Brand & Most Reliable

This brand is worth a million

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review (sony.com)

WOW!

Right out of the box I was amazed with this camera! The menus are VERY easy to manuver on the touch screen and the quality is just incredible. The projector is the coolest thing I have seen having it built into the camera. After shooting a quick movie,...

Too many pros to list

Only "Con" I have is that this model has no internal hard drive

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Its the best cam ever

I recently bought this camera and I am amazed with its performance.FullHD + Projector.I also got two spare batteries (total 3), a HDMI cable and a VMC cable to connect it with a harddisk.

Its cheap. Has projector

Its projection size cannot be resized without moving the camera

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

SONY STYLE CANADA LTD MEMBER.

HELLO MY NAME IS MR LEROY LAPOINTE AND IM FROM LORNE NEW BRUNSWICK, IM CONCERNING ABOUT THIS CAMERA HERE ACCORDING TO ALL THE FEATURES AND THE FULL 1080P WELL ITS ALL TRUE I USE A 16 GB DANE-ELEC 200X CLASS 10 SDHC MEMORY CARD, NOW WHEN YOU DO VIDEO...

THE BEST COMPACT VIDEO CAMERA

WORTH WHILE THE PURCHASE

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Paid High Price

Camcorder is working very nice.. but i paid 419.99 and after month price went down to 329.99.. thats not right.. i will request them to match the price.

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Consumer review (shopnbc.com)

great camcorder 1080hd

I am really enjoying the camcorder , the only issue I have is when I put it in projector mode and play it back on the wall the picture is good however I only here the sound coming through the camera and it isn't very loud for everyone to hear , I would...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Good handycam lacking couple of handy features

Projector, Video recording quality is good

Cant play external video t hru projector, No remote

I always yearned for a big screen TV. The inbuilt projector clarity in a reasonably dark room is excellent with big screen(upto 60 inches diagonally) but at the same time sony proprietary software in handycam doesnt make it possible to view externally...

Mar, 2013

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