Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased this camera during the Black Friday weekend so I got a really good deal! The customer service rep was really patient and answered all of my questions as well as helped me decide which camera would be best since I only plan to use it for recording memories with my family. I’m a bit old fashioned and don’t like to have videos on my phone. I have been very pleased with the picture quality as well as the ease of using since I don’t consider myself to be tech savvy. I would definitely recommend to anyone just needing to capture precious moments. I haven’t done much else but I may explore some this summer.

This is an entry level video camera but it has nice features and a quality picture. Its very simple to operate and the battery life is decent.

This video camera is very small, light and easy to use. It is also very easy to use.

So far very happy w/ quality and zoom. Easy to use. Great deal for the price. Been very happy w/ Sony in the past camera and camcorder purchases - particularly w/ the lens quality.

Say it with me again, it is ONLY $240 and so there, "Rating: Excellent" for $240. I played with mine (stop it!) for about an hour and figured it out. Thank goodness I have a background in psychology because, this Sony is shy! You'll read bad reviews stating, "Color is washed out" and crap like that. Truth is, it comes setup out of the box at half-capability, that's true! Here, lemme show you... I right clicked on the movie file I imported very easily into Windows Photos and it stated 30fps and I could tell the camcorder wasn't giving me TRUE HD, and yes, the colors were boring. I found setting for XAVC S (true HD) and it said, if you choose me, you won't be able to take photos while taking movies!! I don't care, at all. BAM! Full HD and it's nice. I turned the filter on for vivid color (it's in the photo features and they work in video mode as well, got some weird name but, click and boom, all pretty color. Movies are better than with my Samsung S21 I had and distinctly better than the horror which is Google Pixel! However, the Pixel takes the best photos of all three. Again, $240. GREAT FOR: Vlogging, Walking and talking YouTube. Teaching videos. SUCKS FOR: Fast motion video, "stunning" quality, attaching an external mic. This is your near only choice at the money because Panasonic at twice the price sucks. Canon just says, "I ain't making nothing else under $1000" so...either buy the Canon or the Sony at a grand or learn to love this nice like champ at $240. If it's not what you need, don't try to pretend it will work and then rate it badly.

This Sony is replacing our old Sony camcorder that we've had for over 7 years. It's a great little camcorder, very easy to use and lightweight. Perfect for trips. Also the zoom is fantastic!!

I highly recommend this camera the only complaint I have is the picture quality is not that great but the video quality is awesome. The reviews on this camera on the web search came highly recommended and I agree.

Very easy to use. Picture quality is good. Lightweight. Use it to record cans and choir concerts for my school and it works well.

Nice video camera, Affordable price. Very easy to use if you are a beginner.

This song does it all I'd like a remote for starting but overall.. Awesome zoom Long battery Great picture Sony wuality

After finally seeing my last analog video camera die (antiques), I wanted to start simple with my first digital video camera. I've always been a fan of Sony's video equipment, and decided to go with their most simple model for starters. I love the light weight feel, and the videos I have taken so far are beautiful. For a reasonable first step into the digital video world, this is the best model to start with.

This is my favorite camera that I own. It never loses quality when zooming in, clear audio, and overall super convenient. I use this as both a camera and camcorder and it works great for both! Highly recommend.

Great video quality. Simple to operate. Photo, video and playback features are easy to access and use. Lightweight but very versatile.

I can't believe how light the camcorder is. It easy to use. and I like how the USB cable is built in. It also takes great movies.

Bought it for my 9 year old. It's easy to use. Good battery life. Wish it came with a hard carrying case but that's irrelevant . Bought the opened box for a discount. Best Buy deals on open box can't be beat!

Camera was easy to use for my wife to video my kids games. High Definition video and good zoom in and out. Inexpensive and Perfect for what we needed.

Simple to use, great quality and long run time because you can power with a usb power bank to extend battery.

I bought this for parents as a Christmas gift and helped them set it up . It’s pretty much straight forward to use and operate. The only thing I did was set the date and time, the rest is self explanatory. The zoom and picture quality is awesome! I easily zoomed in from across the room and could make out all the buttons and words on their kitchen stove . Imagine stabilization is top notch! This was a special buy that came with a memory card. For basic everyday use you can’t go wrong. If were in need of a camcorder for myself, I would easily buy this unit . They love it .

I got this camcorder to take video of Mr mother's 100th birthday party. The unit is easy to use for record but playback is another story. I have several advanced college degrees. I read and re- read the manual several times without success. So I made an appointment with the Geek squad and the agent provided the help I needed. There are other features this unit has but I can't get them to work. I'm sure the unit is working but the instructions are atrocious.

I love this camera! It is very easy to use and takes great quality video!! And, of course, it is very affordable! I would definitely recommend this camera!