Sony DCR TRV 740

312 reviews

May, 2022

Positive
usability (166)
portability (94)
image quality (77)
price (58)
zoom (51)

Negative
viewfinder (9)
color (4)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 312 reviews of Sony DCR TRV 740. 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 are impressed by the zoom and price. The image quality and portability also get good feedback, whereas the connectivity and color get critical reviews. There are some mixed comments about the size.

usability, portability, image quality, price, zoom

viewfinder, color, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR TRV 740 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DCR TRV 740

alaTest has collected and analyzed 110 user reviews of Sony DCR TRV 740 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the zoom and size. The price and portability also get good opinions.

usability, portability, price, size, zoom

99% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2022

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR TRV 740

alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 user reviews of Sony DCR TRV 740 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. People really like the reliability and battery. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative reviews about the connectivity and viewfinder. There are mixed reviews on the durability and usability.

portability, image quality, price, battery, reliability

zoom, size, viewfinder, connectivity

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2022

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

Sony Handycam XR500V review

In what's probably the most interesting development in consumer camcorders thus far in 2009, Sony serves up the Handycam HDR-XR500 series, a pair of hard-disk-based AVCHD camcorders that integrate the dual firsts of built-in GPS and a new Exmor-R...

First-rate video quality and performance; geotagging videos is fun, if limited.

Annoying menu system; no wind filter; no manual shutter-speed, iris, or audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive.

Though their geotagging capabilities are mostly novelty and their interfaces could use a complete overhaul, the top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature sets of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-XR520V make them worthy...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony overhauls its prosumer 4K camcorder

With a new sensor, lens and an updated microphone, it should be a different beast.

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam XR500V review: Sony Handycam XR500V

Sony Handycam XR500V

First-rate video quality and performance; geotagging videos is fun, if limited.

Annoying menu system; no wind filter; no manual shutter-speed, iris, or audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

With its new back-illuminated CMOS sensor, GPS receiver and active image stabilisation, this new Handycam looks set to usurp the camcorder throne. We can't wait until we're able to do a full review.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV740 Camcorder Review - Sony Digital8 Camcorders

The Sony DCR-TRV740 is Sony's top Digital8 camcorder, second only to the DCR-TRV840. The camcorder has a street price around $800. The DCR-TRV740 provides many great features and superior picture quality. The DCR-TRV740 also offers excellent quality...

Mar, 2002

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ710V

The Sony HDR-PJ710V delivers both focus and image quality.

This not-quite flagship Handycam is just as good than Sony's top models—and cheaper, too.

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent Camera

The projector function is cool but not used too often.

Wide angle, long recording times (especially if you add a 64gig SD card), easy to use LCD panel, and very good high-definition video

Accidentally deleted the promo video off the camera and can't get it back

May, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent Camera

The projector function is cool but not used too often.

Wide angle, long recording times (especially if you add a 64gig SD card), easy to use LCD panel, and very good high-definition video.

Accidentally deleted the promo video off the camera and can't get it back?

May, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very very happy

Can anyone recommend a good microphone option for this camera?

Great quality all around. Video quality is super. All of the options work as advertised. I spent a great deal of time researching hand help video cameras. I wanted to spend maybe $600 to $700 but decided to spend more to get this camera. I was a little...

Not much to complain about however the sound would be my only very minor complaint. The sound is a little weak. The lens shroud seems to block the microphone but I couldn't hear any difference in playback.

Aug, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very very happy

Can anyone recommend a good microphone option for this camera?

Great quality all around. Video quality is super. All of the options work as advertised ; I spent a great deal of time researching hand help video cameras. I wanted to spend maybe $600 to $700 but decided to spend more to get this camera. I was a...

Aug, 2013

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