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Sony HDR-CX305

Sony HDR-CX305

30 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
image quality (9)
usability (8)
portability (5)
size (2)
design (1)

Negative
battery (3)
price (2)
reliability (2)
memory (1)
viewfinder (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Sony HDR-CX305. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the design and size are overall positive. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical views about the memory and viewfinder. Comments are divided on the durability.

usability, image quality, portability, size, design

battery, reliability, price, viewfinder, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX305 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR CX305

I don't seem to be able to find a way of turning the sound off when recording

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR CX305

Excellent build quality & picture

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR CX305

compact and easy to use. I still have to use it on holiday, and will do so in Iraqi Kurdistan later this month. Plenty of mountains, scenery and Kurdish lifestyle!

Nil

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR CX305

light, compact, ease of use, great picture quality,touch screen,

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR CX305

Small.lightweight,easy to operate

could do with a bigger capacity battery to start with

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR CX305

The battery would not fit the camcorder and there was no replacement available therefor I had a refund.

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR CX305

easy to use, light and great image quality.

longer battery life

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HDR CX305

High quality picture and I like the way everything is ready once you've opened the lcd screen. Easy to upload video using the PMB software and software is easy to use. The image quality if you plug HDMI to HDMI is amazing. Menus are easy to use and...

Should be slightly heavier and bigger so that it felt more stable and everything wasn't so fiddly. Cover to USB and HDMI connectors feels fragile and I suspect will break off in time. I do a look of work outside and still think a viewfinder is...

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)