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Sharp VL-SD20

Sharp VL-SD20
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alaScore 70

72 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of Sharp VL-SD20. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the size and price are overall positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the memory and reliability get less positive reviews.

image quality, usability, portability, price, size

viewfinder, reliability, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sharp VL-SD20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sharp VL-SD20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Sharp VL-SD20 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. Comments about the size and price are overall positive. The portability and usability also get good comments, whereas many are negative about the reliability and viewfinder.

image quality, usability, portability, price, size

viewfinder, reliability

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jan Ozer (pcmag.com)

Sharp VL-SD20U

 
Oct, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sharp VL-SD20U Review

 

The Body of the Camera seems to be very sturdy and well put together. I especially like the positioning of the buttons on the hand grip portion, they fit my hand perfectly. I was a little less impressed with the buttons on the LCD Screen side of the...

Excellent quality video, Large LCD, 270 Degree Display, Great Features, Excellent Price.

No Optical Veiwfinder, only 10X/100X Zoom, No Memory Card Capability, Noticeable Motor or tape Noise.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Breaks Easily

 

Bought this camcorder in February 2000, at the time it was the second most expensive camera in the store at $799 and one of the few mini DV camcorders yet available. That was four years ago and I bought it because I was told that mini DV is the wave of...

Extremely easy to use! Anyone can use it with ease. Very light.

Screen scratches easily. No steady shot. No mount for a video camera light.

Feb, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sharp VL-SD20U everyone should own at least one.

 

All I can say about this Sharp little Digital Camcorder is Buy one! Just don't be sold on all the hype of the super small, JVC and Sony models, I have a JVC GR-DVM90, and a SONY DCR-IP7BT. In my opinion the video quality is relatively the same as the...

small, compact, easy to use, cheap, high quality video and pics

must purchase extra cable

Nov, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Not that much of a bargain.

 

I bought this camera a little over two years ago and was sucked into the fact that it was one of the least expensive digital camcorders on the market. I paid $700 paid at the time when most cameras were well over $1000.

Compact, inexpensive, excellent visibility for the LCD screen

Thin on features, stills recorded to the tape, heads dirty quickly, broke after 2 years.

Nov, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Does not last

 

I bought this camera after seeing the reviews on amazon.com, in particular that it was durable. I enjoyed doing videos with it. I used it to make many videos,editing them with different kind of software in my computer.

Fun to work with

Won't last

May, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

poor longevity

 

I would not recommend this camera to anyone that truly wants a camera to last.

Cheap, nice video (when it works)

Breaks and your screwed. get a warranty!

Jan, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Nice size, but one important drawback

 

After spending a long time trying to decide on a new video camera, I bought the new Sharp SD20U thinking that it was perfect for my needs--under $1000, small size, good LCD. The controls are easy to use. It's lightweight, and the video quality seemed...

Size, video quality

Motor/tape mechanism noise

Jun, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A perfect little camera...

 

Weighing only 1.2 pounds, and boasting a lovely 3-inch LCD screen/viewfinder, the Sharp VL-SD20 leaves me with not much to complain about, so first I will rave...

Large LCD, Good Price, Excellent Computer Interfacing

Must by extra cord

May, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sharp VL-SD20U - It Doesn't Have A Viewfinder!

 

The product description above probably says that this camcorder has a viewfinder. In fact it does not - only 3" LCD.

Excellent picture quality, rich set of features, compact, good value

Not that I'm aware of

Apr, 2000
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