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Sony HDR-GW55VE

Sony HDR-GW55VE
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alaScore 85

48 reviews

Feb, 2019

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Sony HDR-GW55VE. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the memory and design. The usability and portability also get good views, whereas opinions are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-GW55VE is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-GW55VE

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sony HDR-GW55VE from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and memory. The portability and usability also get good reviews, whereas opinions are divided on the reliability.

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

This summary is based on the products: Sony Videokamera HDR-GW55VE schwarz • Sony Videokamera HDR-GW55VE schwarz

Feb, 2019

Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-GW55VE pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

If you're looking for a waterproof camcorder then the Sony Handycam HDR-GW55VE might be just the ticket. It was announced quietly back in March, and today

Jul, 2012
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio system:Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-In Microphone: Yes

Camera

3D: No
Camcorder type:Handheld camcorder
Geotagging: Yes
Minimum illumination:3

Design

Colour of product:White

Display

Built-in Display: Yes
Display:LCD
Display diagonal:7.62
Display resolution (numeric):921000
Touchscreen: Yes

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes
Built-in light: No

Focusing

Face detection: Yes
Focus adjustment:Manual
Smile detection: Yes

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (image):5.02
Effective megapixels (movie):5.02
Optical sensor size:25.4 / 3
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total MegaPixels:5.43

Lens System

Digital Zoom:120
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):29.8 - 363
Focal length range (f-f):3.2 - 32
Image stabilizer: No
Maximum aperture number:3.4
Minimum aperture number:1.8
Optical Zoom:10

Light exposure

Scene modes:Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset, Underwater

Other features

Dimensions (WxDxH):32.2 x 70.2 x 105.5
Power consumption (typical):2.3

Packaging Content

AC adapter included: Yes
Batteries included: Yes
Cables included:AC, HDMI, USB

Ports & interfaces

HDMI: Yes
PictBridge: No
S-Video Out: No
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Shutter

Camera shutter speed:1/6 - 1/10000

Still image

Image formats supported:JPG
Maximum image resolution:6016 x 3384
Still image resolution(s):4512 x 3384

Storage

Camcorder media type:Memory Card
Compatible memory cards:microSDHC, MS Micro (M2)

Video

HD type:Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution:1920 x 1080
Supported video modes:1080i, 1080p, 576i
Video formats supported:AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
Video Resolutions:720 x 576,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: No

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:7.02
Height :10.6
Weight:188
Width:3.22

White balance

White Balance:Auto