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Sony DCR-DVD 205 E

Sony DCR-DVD 205 E
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93 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 reviews of Sony DCR-DVD 205 E. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the portability and image quality are overall positive. The size and price also get good feedback. There are some critical views about the reliability and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-DVD 205 E 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 DCR-DVD 205 E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Sony DCR-DVD 205 E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the size and design are overall positive. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions are divided on the reliability.

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

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR-DVD 205 E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Sony DCR-DVD 205 E 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 really like the image quality and price. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability and durability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205 review: Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205

 

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205

Generally fast autofocus and autoexposure.

Middling video quality; no windscreen filter for microphone; small LCD with impractical touch-screen-based menu system.

The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205 is as middling as its sibling, the DCR-DVD305; however, it eschews the impractical features of the DVD305 for a lower price tag, making it a better bargain.

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205 review: Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205

 

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205

Generally fast autofocus and autoexposure.

Middling video quality; no windscreen filter for microphone; small LCD with impractical touch-screen-based menu system.

The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205 is as middling as its sibling, the DCR-DVD305; however, it eschews the impractical features of the DVD305 for a lower price tag, making it a better bargain.

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD205 Camcorder Review

 

The Sony DCR-DVD205 ($600 MSRP) shares many similarities with last year's model, the DCR-DVD203, which we trounced in our review. But DVD camcorder technology is improving rapidly, especially in video quality. In an increasingly crowded middle and...

The DCR-DVD205 occupies a kind of middle ground in the lower-end Sony DVD lineup this year. It sits in between the DCR-DVD105, Sony's cheapest DVD model, and the DCR-DVD305, the model occupying the threshold between the higher level DVD camcorders and...

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Matt Culler (reviewed.com)

Sony DCR-DVD205

 

The DCR-DVD205 features a 1/5.5" CCD with 1.07 gross MP (in 4:3 video: 690K effective pixels; in 16:9 video: 670K effective pixels). At 3000 lux, the DVD205 produced a surprisingly decent picture, with a relatively sharp image, favorable color...

Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD205

 

so easy to carry around

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD205

 

Really dinky camcorder. Light weight and easy to use. Like being able to record and finalise the dvd and then immediately able to watch on dvd player.

Mini dvds only hold 25-30 minutes of video which is too short but that isnt just relevant to this model but to dvd camcorders in general

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD205

 

Quite small and easy to use.

Microphone picks up background noise from the handstrap.

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD205

 

Very Good Easy To Use. Excellent Hanbook With Good Details. Good Reproduction On Playback.

Jun, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Product

 

I wish I purchased a model that I could also put a memory stick in.

Operation is very simple. Pictures and Video look wonderful. No problems at all with my handycam

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Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

this cameras a must have

 

for saving memories and special occassions, this camera is a must. it has all the cool features, special effects and programing needed for everyday and extraordinary events. the only con i found was that it doesnt have a memory card, so its much harder...

Lightweight, Easy to Use, Good Value

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Apr, 2010
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