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Sony HDR-XR260

Sony HDR-XR260
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alaScore 86

118 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of Sony HDR-XR260. 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. Opinions about the size and portability are on the whole positive. The zoom and image quality also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the viewfinder. Many are critical about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-XR260 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-XR260

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Sony HDR-XR260 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the size and portability are on the whole positive, but many are less positive about the price and zoom.

usability, portability, size

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83% 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 HDR-XR260

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Sony HDR-XR260 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and price. The image quality and zoom are also mentioned favorably.

usability, zoom, image quality, price, size

95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

Expert Review

 

For the price, it can be concluded that a little better could have done-slightly sharper video, improved low-light performance and a less cumbersome interface top the list-but Sony Handycam HDR-XR260 still fares quite well against its competitors!

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

Excellent quality results.

Instructions not always clear. On screen instructions not ideal.

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

Excellent quality results

Instructions not always clear. On screen instructions not ideal

May, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

Great video straight up. No mucking around with white balance etc. Works extremely well with a Sony video tripod which allows control from the tripod handle. Just used for one of my son's wedding and the results were excellent. I have owned Sony,...

Not set on highest or even second highest video setting straight out of the box.

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

problems downloading the clips through play memories. keeps saying usb has disconected

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

Can only be edited using sony,s own software which is very basic

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

HD Features

Burning to DVD. It creates black borders making TV / DVD viewing smaller.

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

HD Features

Burning to DVD. It creates black borders making TV / DVD viewing smaller

Dec, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

Has everything I need.

Still picture quality could be better

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR-XR260VE

 

Small, light, very good image quality.

Hand strap too small, and no saftey strap supplied or available from Sony. Zoom with top button takes getting used to, and the touch screen zoom, you can hit the stop by mistake and not notice till too late !. Not that easy/quick to delete what you...

Oct, 2012
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