Sony DCR-TRV 340

77 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (51)
image quality (31)
price (26)
portability (11)
durability (10)

Negative
size (10)
battery (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 reviews of Sony DCR-TRV 340. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and portability. The price and image quality also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the battery and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR-TRV 340 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR-TRV 340

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Sony DCR-TRV 340 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and portability. The zoom and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR-TRV 340

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 user reviews of Sony DCR-TRV 340 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the portability and durability are on the whole positive. The price and image quality are also appreciated. There are some critical views about the size.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV340 Camcorder Review - Sony Digital8 Camcorders

The Sony DCR-TRV340 is the lowest priced Digital8 camcorder that includes digital still capabilities with a street price around $700. Previously, I was a big fan of the DCR-TRV330 (this 340's older brother), however with this upgrade Sony has let the...

Mar, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV340 Digital-8

After years of lugging a massive VHS unit around I grabbed one of these Sony's right before our 2001 Florida vacation. I was very pleased with all the functions available on this camera and even more pleased with the Studio 8 editing software I...

Lightweight, easy to use, night vision, plenty of effects and easy to use menu

Still pictures lack clarity, battery life disappointing

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Still kicking 4 years later

Good picture quality, solid, great compatibility, analog / digital conversion

Poor quality stills, bigger / heavier than newer models

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good

PROS: Lesser price compared to others on the market nowadays. The quality of video is impressive. Very easy to operate and a user friendly user interface. features are great lot if it. and uses 8mm tapes. CONS: Stills are not so good. OVERALL: For the...

Jun, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A great and durable camera, but past its time.

Durable, Reliable, Sony.

Out-of-date, low-quality still images.

May, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Current workhorse

My decision in purchasing this particular model was of express replacement of a (then) fifteen year old Panasonic VHS video camera that I enjoyed using, which unfortunately developed transport problems. I chose the Digital 8 format based on the (then) ...

Image quality

Malfunction of on-camera transport sections

Jun, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Camera for the price.

Ok lets get one thing out in the open right off the bat. If you want to take digital still images then DON"T BUY A MOVIE CAMERA!!!. This is the one knock that I have heard over and over again and it is simply not fair to judge a video camera on the...

Features, picture quality, both USB and Firewire ports on camera. Easy to use

Battery Life with Std battery

Sep, 2003

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Consumer review (pcphotoreview.com)

Sony DCR-TRV340 Handycam

Apr, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony DCR-TRV340

Recently I have been looking for digital camcorders for my new computer. Also, I was looking for a newer replacement for my older Sony camcorder. I searched around online and chose the brand Sony because I trust their products. I bought the digital...

Digital, memory stick

Too big, lens cap, poor picture quality

Sep, 2002

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