Customer Ratings & Reviews

It's easy to use, yet produces excellent photos and videos.

I got two of these on deal and I used them to replace a couple mini dv cameras that were 1440 with these that are 1980 x1080 I believe. Great quality choices and double the frame rate of just a few years back 60i. The ability to use wifi to run them is cool and it's own built in projector which I haven't used yet... My only negative with these is that every Sony video cam I've ever owned (5 before these) they all had touch screens, and on these you use a little joy stick on the flip out monitor.... Yeah everything else jumped forward but now it takes a bit longer to do anything because that tech jumped back... Overall though, really packs a punch for the size and price.

love the size and weight, plus the projector feature is a must have in my opinion. easy to use and batteries are fair in terms of recording time. very lightweight. use a small tabletop tripod and hold it for comfort when recording basketball games....love it.

My review is from the angle of a sports mom. I bought this spur of the moment when I couldn't find the charger to our other Sony camcorder. Let's just say that I love it! It is easy to use, easy to download, and my favorite is the zoom on it. The film of my son playing football was awesome - so clear and crisp, vibrant colors, and the zoom looked phenomenal. My only complaint is that it almost feels too small and the view finder could/should be bigger. However, I wouldn't get rid of this one for the price and great picture quality!

This video camera was bought for my daughter in law and son to be able to make videos of the grandkids. They have been very happy with the quality of the videos and the ease of use. They love how small it is and lightweight. We have always had Sony video cameras and would highly recommend this video camera.

Purchased this for husband to take to college lectures. He always sits pretty close but sometimes could not keep up with the professor. This camera catches the entire lecture so my husband can go back and complete his notes. It is very clear audio and video is amazing even in the low light of the classroom environment. Just make sure you clear it with your professor because some do not like being taped. The camera is small enough to fit in backpack or tote. Had to purchase extra battery just in case the one it came with ran out, but so far husband has not had to use it. It is is easy to turn off and on as needed during the lectures which saves battery time. Remember Best Buy has an excellent return policy if you don't like it. The reviews on this camera are excellent on the web and Consumer Reports.

I bought this camera to use in my web application development class. Students used it to film a virtual tour of the Derby, Kansas Historical Museum. They filmed as they walked through the museum and used it to pan each room's interior. The picture quality was excellent at all light levels and the video was not jerky or jumpy even though filming was done as part of a walking tour and the camera was held by a student who was a novice photographer. The camera controls are very intuitive and easy to learn to use. Excellent battery life. The built-in projector is great for viewing your video on a wall or screen.

I would give this awesome LITTLE memory-capturing device a 5 star but only the reason for the 4 is ONLY because it does not have true night vision like my old Hi8 mm handycam (IR light with capture technology)... But I'm finding out that they don't make them too much like that anymore. Other than that, the projector, the HD, the options and many other features makes this budget-worthy handycam a Great deal!

The built in projection system is a bonus with this video camera. It is extremely easy to use and very basic. It takes clear footage once it focuses. However, there is a delay in focusing time, which can be frustrating when trying to capture what you're filming. It is lightweight and compact.

I Love the projection! Easy to use. Great quality. I've zoomed in all the way and then viewed the shots, you cannot even tell you zoomed in that far. The camera didn't distort the images and you didn't even see all the pixels. I highly recommend this camera!!!!

Works very well. Carl Zeiss 30X optical zoom Lens, light weight and compact size are a big plus. Integrated USB cable makes charging and transferring video to a PC or MAC simple - without a lot of extras to carry around. Wireless internet makes sharing to a cell phone fast and easy. Plenty of video settings (Sun, Snow, Night, etc.) that makes a novice great at capturing any scene.

I bought this as an open box item. Received it in pristine condition. I had also bought Cannon Vixia RF700 to compare. Even with battery put in the camcorder the SONY one was lighter and handy. The body (plastic) quality is good. The picture as seen on the camcorder screen was 'natural' in SONY and had an artificial tinge of color in the Cannon. The projector feature is awesome and comes in handy specially when every around is shouting at you to show what you just recorded! The zoom performance is better than the Cannon vixia and I could see less noise in the SONY when I zoomed to the max under a 60 watt lamp setting (lux 2700K). I have read reviews that say the screen is not a 'touch screen'. Believe me I didn't find it to be a problem. The little joystick is all that you will need to browse through the option. Definitely a value for money!

Built-in projector is actually effective! Well thought-out camera menu interface, 60x Clear Image Zoom is awesome. 8GB memory + 9.2 Mega-Pixel for great HD quality. Neat smart phone control with Sony app eliminates need for self timer - very handy. WiFi interface appreciated as well. Self capping lens - cant lose lens cap. Only wish would be longer run-time with the internal rechargeable battery. Make sure you use built-in USB charger hookup when projecting images during a meeting.

This camcorder is really nice as far as the clarity of pics, videos and sound, it's easy to use too. I love the projection feature but for me the main reason for this purchase was because I was looking for a WiFi capable cam. This one claims to be but it's not a strong feature at all. An app has to be installed and can only be sent to smart phones, no PC's or anything like that. SonyHandyCam can only"WiFi" pictures (not video, which defeats the purpose) to a smart phone after a long and frustrating ritual that would usually result in one thing or another not being supported, etc. So this is not a good purchase for me. I did get it on sale because someone else had also returned it once and there were no cords, no battery, box or paperwork. I am returning this item because I needed a WiFi capable camcorder & I already have the basic Sony HandyCam that's almost identical to this one. In the instance this is being considered for purchase as a good basic home video cam, these Sony HandyCams are great, but if you need wireless features I don't recommend paying extra for this one only because it claims to be wireless capable and essentially is not. Nicolle-:) My answer is yes and no regarding recommending it to a friend. It completely depends on what the product is needed for.

This camcorder is easy to use right out of the box and to down load video. I purchased this to record my son's soccer games. The battery will last an entire soccer game. The quality of the image is good for the price you are paying.

Extremely easy to set up and begin using immediately. Set it up on my tripod and put it to work within 15 minutes. Fits well in your hand. Easy to change media. Projector is an unexpected plus.

Overall good pic quality, compact, and easy to take video. The menu options and user interface for the video playback and projector function are not intuitive and easy to use.

My daughter loves this camcorder .... both in terms of ease of use and quality of video and pictures. To top it off she went crazy when she discovered it could double as a projector. I seldom rate products as five star and gave it a four start because it seems to be a little flimsy but so far it has held up fine.

Great Unit, quality camera, top quality output and ease of use. Zoom features beyond what you can imagine. Spend a few minutes reading manual to learn features and buttons and charge up battery and off you go. Battery seems to last at least an hour plus.

Good size, very, very light almost cheap feel, but powerful camera. I've used an older model for around 10+ years and the advancements of design, components and hardware is very noticeable with this unit. It's remarkable how much lighter it is. I've never been a fan of the location of the USB cable in the handle strap. it has a weak point that wears with time and really deserves a better more considerate placement. One star off for that, but for the most part most consumers will be very pleased. An excellent home video camera for family films, travel and special events.