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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD300

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD300

68 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (26)
size (9)
image quality (8)
durability (5)
zoom (3)

Negative
price (25)
reliability (11)
portability (11)
battery (9)
memory (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR-DVD300. 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. Reviewers are impressed by the connectivity and image quality. The durability and size are also appreciated. The memory and battery get critical opinions, and there are some mixed views about the zoom.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR-DVD300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the connectivity and image quality. The size and usability also get good feedback, but there are some mixed views about the zoom and portability. The memory and durability get negative views.

usability, size, image quality, connectivity

price, reliability, battery, durability, memory

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Hastings (pcworld.com)

Sony DCR-DVD300 DVD Handycam

This camcorder records to DVD, but don't throw out the videotape quite yet: That feature is a little awkward to use.

Although this camcorder's ability to shoot straight to DVD sounds attractive, the process is awkward.

Apr, 2004

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Expert review by : Bryan Hastings (pcworld.com)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD300 DVD Digital Camcorder

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Apr, 2004

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Expert review by : Bryan Hastings (pcworld.com)

Handycam DCR-DVD300 DVD Digital Camcorder Review

Although this camcorder's ability to shoot straight to DVD sounds attractive, the process is awkward.

Apr, 2004

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Expert review by : Jan Ozer (pcmag.com)

Sony DCR-DVD300

If you don't mind its slightly bulky profile and mediocre still images, the DVD-300 is a good choice.

If you don't mind its slightly bulky profile and mediocre still images, the DCR-DVD300 is a good choice. It produces solid images across the supported range of resolutions, and its DVD format is very convenient for most users.

Feb, 2004

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Expert review by : Joe McCleskey (videomaker.com)

Mini DVD Camcorder Review: Sony DCR-DVD300 DVD-R/-RW

You might think that Sony, with its reputation for innovation, would have been first to market with a mini DVD camcorder. While Hitachi claimed that honor a while ago, Sony has nonetheless come on strong with its first line of DVD camcorders, which...

High-quality DVD recordings ; Microphone jack ; Point-shoot-share philosophy

No headphone jack ; Blank media currently expensive ; Long wait to finalize/access discs

A strong entry for Sony in the brand-new DVD camcorder marketplace.

Feb, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great for recording special moments in life!

Nice, durable camera that records on mini DVD's. 3.5"LCD Screen rotates over 180 degrees.

Bulky, slow to get started and it takes a long time to eject discs.

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Wonderful for recording life's special moments!

Nice, durable camera that records on mini DVD's. 3.5"LCD Screen rotates over 180 degrees.

Bulky, slow to get started and it takes a long time to eject discs.

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony DCR-DVD300 DVD Camcorder - Wonderful for recording life's special moments!

Great Expectations/Anticipation: Prior to having our child (pre-pregnancy even), I was in search of a video camera to capture the early stages of Heisman winner 2023. At the time, early 2003, I knew I wanted one that would record directly to a ...

Nice, durable camera that records on mini DVD's. 3.5"LCD Screen rotates over 180 degrees

Bulky, slow to get started and it takes a long time to eject discs

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review (nextag.com)