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JVC GZ-E205

alaTest has collected and analyzed 287 reviews of JVC GZ-E205. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the zoom and image quality. The price and portability also get good comments, but many are critical about the memory. Opinions are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GZ-E205 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for JVC GZ-E205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of JVC GZ-E205 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the zoom and battery. The portability and price are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the memory.

usability, price, portability, battery, zoom

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: JVC GZ-E205 Full HD Digital Camcorder - Black (1.5MP, 40x Optical Zoom) 3 inch LCD Screen • JVC GZ-E205 Full HD Digital Camcorder - Black (1.5MP, 40x Optical Zoom) 3 inch LCD Screen

Feb, 2019

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC GZ-E205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of JVC GZ-E205 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Views about the size and zoom are on the whole positive. The image quality and price are also appreciated, whereas opinions are divided on the portability.

usability, price, image quality, zoom, size

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: JVC GZ-HM40 FULL HD 1080p 2.7" LCD Screen Digital Video Camcorder 40x Optical Zoom (Black) • JVC GZ-HM40 FULL HD 1080p 2.7" LCD Screen Digital Video Camcorder 40x Optical Zoom (Black)

Feb, 2019

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

JVC HD Everio GZ-E205

 

JVC's HD Everio GZ-E205 packs decent image quality into a budget body.

Decent image quality ; Keen price ; 40x optical zoom

Limited manual features ; Most settings only available in full menu

The small sensor does have one benefit, though. For optical reasons too complicated to explain here, a smaller sensor makes a larger optical zoom possile in a smaller space. In the E205's case, despite the camcorder being one of the smallest...

May, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

JVC Everio GZ-E205

 

This camcorder is very user friendly. You can also take photos while recording. Very light and compact and the image and sound quality are great.

The battery lasts about an hour if you use the camcorder on HD only, but you can buy

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

JVC Everio GZ-E205

 

This camcorder is very user friendly. You can also take photos while recording. Very light and compact and the image and sound quality are great

The battery lasts about an hour if you use the camcorder on HD only, but you can buy

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

excellent camcorder

 

I was amazed with the development of this camcorder, very easy to use , battery life excelent compact ,and light, 1 hand operation, and great value. super piece of engineering

Oct, 2012
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio system:Dolby Digital

Battery

Battery Type:BN-VG108
Video recording time:5.6

Camera

3D: No
Camcorder type:Handheld camcorder
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages:CZE, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, HUN, ITA, POL, POR, RUS, SWE / CZE, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, HUN, ITA, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR, UKR / CZE, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, HUN, ITA, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR, UKR
Self-timer:10,20
Self-timer delay:10,20
Supported aspect ratios:4:3, 16:9

Design

Colour of product:Black, Silver / Red / Silver

Display

Built-in Display: Yes
Display:LCD
Display diagonal:7.62
Display resolution (numeric):230000
Touchscreen: Yes

Flash

Built-in Flash: No

Focusing

Face detection: Yes
Focus adjustment:Auto/Manual

Image sensor

Optical sensor size:25.4 / 5.8
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total MegaPixels:1.5

Lens System

Digital Zoom:200
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):42 - 1680
Focal length range (f-f):2.9 - 116
Image stabilizer: Yes
Interchangeable lens: No
Maximum aperture number:6.3
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv):168
Minimum aperture number:1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv):4.2
Optical Zoom:40

Light exposure

Light exposure modes:aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE
Scene modes:Night, Spotlight

Other features

Power consumption (typical):2.2

Packaging Content

AC adapter included: Yes
Batteries included: Yes
Cables included:AUX, USB / AV, USB

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Headphone outputs:1
Microphone in: Yes
Mini HDMI ports quantity:1
PictBridge: No
S-Video Out: No
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Still image

Image formats supported:JPG
Maximum image resolution:1920 x 1080
Still image resolution(s):640 x 480,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080 / 640 x 480,1920 x 1080

Storage

Camcorder media type:Memory Card
Camcorder tape type: No
Compatible memory cards:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported: No

Video

Bitrate at maximum video resolution:24
Capture modes:EP, SEW, SP, SSW, UXP, XP
HD type:Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution:1920 x 1080
Supported video modes:1080p
Video formats supported:AVCHD, H.263, H.264, MPEG4 / AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4 / H.264, MPEG4
Video Resolutions:1920 x 1080

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:11.6
Height :5.5
Weight:190 / 215
Width:5.05 / 50.5

White balance

White Balance:Auto, Manual