Price range: £174.18 - £229.95
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What is it: Standard-definition camcorder with 60x optical zoom
What we think: Offers a good range of features for the price, but its failure to shoot HD video limits its longevity
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 November 2009
Tags: Sony, Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E, headphones, Memory Stick Pro, image stabilisation
We like:
Useful touchscreen; long zoom; good colour reproduction
We don't like:
Can't shoot high-definition video; no direct control over shutter speed; no headphone or mic sockets
CNET UK judgement:
If you're really not ready to make the leap to HD, the Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E's impressive video quality, decent feature set and low price make it a good buy
Full review:
The Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E is a small and light camcorder that shoots standard-definition video. It can be picked up for around £180 online, which isn't much more expensive than high-definition models like the Flip Video UltraHD. But the DCR-SX30E attempts to make up for its lack of pixels with its excellent 60x optical zoom and added configurability. Continue Reading...
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