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Sony DCR-DVD405

Sony DCR-DVD405
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alaScore 83

244 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 244 reviews of Sony DCR-DVD405. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and price. The portability and image quality also get good feedback, but there are some mixed views about the memory and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-DVD405 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR-DVD405

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony DCR-DVD405 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and price. The size and image quality also get good views, but some have doubts about the portability.

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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-DVD405

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 197 user reviews of Sony DCR-DVD405 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. Reviewers are impressed by the size and portability. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405 review

 

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405

Better-than-average video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; decent still photos.

No video light; occasional compression artifacts still noticeable; slightly grainy low-light video; LCD too small for touch-screen operation.

The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405 is a solid DVD camcorder, as long as you don't mind fiddling with a touch-screen interface on a too-small display.

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

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405

 

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405

Better-than-average video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; decent still photos.

No video light; occasional compression artifacts still noticeable; slightly grainy low-light video; LCD too small for touch-screen operation.

The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405 is a solid DVD camcorder, as long as you don't mind fiddling with a touch-screen interface on a too-small display.

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

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405

 

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405

Better-than-average video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; decent still photos.

No video light; occasional compression artifacts still noticeable; slightly grainy low-light video; LCD too small for touch-screen operation.

The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405 is a solid DVD camcorder, as long as you don't mind fiddling with a touch-screen interface on a too-small display.

May, 2006
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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

 

The DVD405 is Sony's direct follow-up to the popular DVD403. Sony did offer a new top model, the DVD505, this year, which uses a CMOS sensor. The DVD405 uses the same 1/3” CCD as last year, but the imaging system seems to have undergone some changes...

Well placed in-camcorder flash, -Easy mode, -Zoom toggle, -Thumbnail playback menu structure

High compression levels with DVD format, -Minimal manual control capabilities, -Mic input can only be engaged through the proprietary hot shoe and thus only with Sony brand products, -Poorly structured menus are controlled through touch screen...

Apr, 2006
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Expert review by : James Murray (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD405 Camcorder Review

 

The DCR-DVD405 is Sony's penultimate DVD camcorder this year, and the follow-up to the enormously popular DVD403. Very little has been added in the way of features since last year, but the price has dropped by a hundred bucks to $900 (MSRP). Sony does...

In the end, the Sony DCR-DVD405 and DVD505 may be more similar than Sony counted on. The $200 price gap suggests that the CMOS sensor would provide significantly better results. It's either that, or the 505's "Smooth Slow Record" feature is so...

Mar, 2006
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Expert review by : James Murray (reviewed.com)

Sony DCR-DVD405

 

The Sony DCR-DVD405 has a 1/3" CCD with 3.31 gross MP. This are the same specs of the imager found on last year's DVD403, the model which the DVD405 is replacing. This imager gives an effective pixel count of 2.05 MP in 4:3 aspect ratio and 2.06 MP in...

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD405E

 

ease of use

none

Oct, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD405E

 

This must be one of the best camcorders that Sony produced. I paid a lot of money for it in 2005, but it has rewarded me with some really great pictures and movies. Considering that the camera only does 3M pixels, its quality is very good. I cannot see...

Downsides are present, but small. Being disc based, it takes time to download the photo image after taking it, so time between shots is some 5 seconds or more. I'd love a memory stick attachment. However, being disc based means that I can keep a record...

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-DVD405E

 

Very easy to use, Light weight, Looks nice.

Editing software is rubbish. There was no supplied DVD.

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Camcorder!!

 

Did tons of research and price comparison before selecting this model. Hunted for value plus quality and I feel this camcorder delivers the goods.

Excellent camcorder. Easy to use, video quality is exceptional. Great value

None so far

Nov, 2006
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