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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD301 DVD Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD301 DVD Camcorder

13 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (12)
size (9)
portability (6)
image quality (3)
color (2)

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price (3)
durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR-DVD301 DVD Camcorder. 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. Reviews about the color and design are overall positive. The portability and size are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the image quality, and there are some negative reviews about the durability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD301 DVD Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Alan Stafford (pcworld.com)

Big-Screened DVD Movie Maker

The HandyCam DCR-DVD301 from Sony takes beautiful video and has a large LCD.

Dec, 2004

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Sony DCR DVD301

Sony DCR-DVD301 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom.

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I love this camcorder!!!

The DCR-DVD301 Sony Camcorder is compact, light, with a large LCD, simple control functions, excellent picture quality, audio excellent (sometimes picks up back ground noise), and offers a variety of filming options, black/white, widescreen, sepia, my ...

Size, Features, price, ease of use

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Jun, 2006

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

I love this camcorder!!!

Size, Features, price, ease of use

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Jun, 2006

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Ready - Set - Action!

This camcorder is extremely easy to learn, and has many added features such as scene transitions and special effects. I took this camcorder on our trip to Hawaii and it worked wonderfully. We used the high resolution still photo settings for some of...

Ease of use and ability to record directly to DVD

It doesn't have a built-in 1394 port

May, 2005

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Very nice camera, but pricey

I bought this camera half a year ago, and love the compact size and quality of the videos. It feels good to finally start recording on discs to replace those old DV tapes. It would be easy to play the movies by simply putting the DVD into the DVD...

Great color balance, and nightshot. Quick recording, and widescreen mode

Limited disc compatibility, noise in dark areas

Apr, 2005

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