Sony HDR-XR200V 120 GB HD Handycam® Camcorder

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★★★★☆
4.3

based on 22 reviews  

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Great features (13)
  • Great picture quality (12)
  • Comfortable to operate (11)
  • Simple controls (11)
  • Versatile (8)
  • Great sound quality (6)
  • Durable (3)
  • Affordable (1)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (3)
  • Low-quality recordings (1)
  • No hdmi cable included (1)
  • No picture effects (1)
  • Poor in low light (1)
  • Zoom is alittle sensitive (1)

Best Uses

  • Hd shooting (9)
  • Home movies (9)
  • Travel (9)
  • Movies/short films (5)
  • Editing (2)
  • Documentaries (1)
 
 
 

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120GB Hard Disk Drive - Record and store approximately 48 hours of high definition video footage, or up to 84 hours of standard definition footage. Built-In GPS Receiver - View your current location on the LCD map display, and even "tag" your shooting locations. Optical SteadyShot - The next step forward in Sony image stabilization technology, Active Mode improves on existing image stabilization by giving the camera lens a greater range of motion. Highlight Playback - Using several criteria (Face Index, Smile Shutter , Dual Capture, etc.), this feature identifies and compiles key scenes into a short movie complete with music and transitions. 2.7 in. Wide Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus - The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. Power on your camcorder by opening the LCD display. Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens - Highly advanced optics deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and subtle tones. The additional T* coating reduces unwanted glare and flare. 15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom - Bring the action close up from far away. Digital Zoom Interpolation provides less distortion than previous digital zooms. 1/5 in. Exmor CMOS Sensor w/ ClearVid Array - Delivers bright, vivid and exceptionally detailed 2.3MP (effective) video footage, plus 4.0MP still images - all with prolonged battery life. x.v. Color - Capture nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the standard RGB color range, resulting in more life-like images. Smooth Slow Recording - This mode increases the record rate from 60 fps to 240 fps, a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. Includes:AC Adapter; Rechargeable Battery Pack; Remote Commander; Component AV Cable; AV Cable; Application Software / USB Driver; USB Cable

Specification Description
Model HDR-XR200V, HDRXR200V, HDRXR200v
UPC 027242763173
AC Adapter AC-L200
Accessory Shoe Active Interface Shoe
Analog Audio / Video (Mini) Yes
Aperture f/1.8-2.6
Built-in Memory 120GB
Compatible Battery NP-FH60
Component Video Yes
Definition High Definition
Depth (Inches) 5.1
Digital Still/Memory Mode Yes
Digital Zoom 180
Filter/Wide Angle Capability 30mm
Hard Disk Drive 120GB
HDMI Mini Yes
Height (Inches) 2.75
Image Stabilization Sony SteadyShot
LCD Display Size (Inches) 2.7
Microphone Built-in
Microphone Zoom
Optical Zoom 15
Recordable Media Type Built-in Hard Disk Drive
Recordable Media Type Memory Stick Pro Duo
Recording Format Hard Drive - Memory Stick
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Resolution High Definition
Scene Modes Automatic
Scene Modes Beach/Snow
Scene Modes Candle
Scene Modes Fireworks
Scene Modes Landscape
Scene Modes Portrait
Scene Modes SpotLight
Scene Modes Sunrise
Scene Modes Sunset
Scene Modes Twilight
Select Format Internal Hard Drive HDD
Shutter Speed 1/30-1/500
Still Image Capability Stores still images on memory card
USB Port Yes
Video Compatibility NTSC
Weight (Pounds) 1.04
White Balance Automatic
White Balance Indoor
White Balance One-Touch
White Balance Outdoor
Width (Inches) 2.75

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Last update: Nov 12, 2009

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★★★★★
5.0
Solid Product

"I'm very impressed with the features of the camcorder thus far. Recording to the hard drive is the single best option in my opinion. I no longer need to look for a memory stick or back to the day of CD/DVD's or even stone age cassettes. Sony has really simplified shooting your own personal home movie...." Read Full Review »

Mar 24, 2009 by Dragon

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1.0
Worst purchase for the money

"I was completely unsatisfied with the video quality and the still images looked like they were taken with a cell phone. I have an older sony mini-dvd camera that took comparable video to this one. A friend of mine has the XR500 camera and it absolutely blows this out of the water. I dont feel 2 cameras next to each other in price should be so vastly different. I returned it after 2 days and bought the Canon HFS..." Read Full Review »

Jun 11, 2009 by Bran951

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Sony HDR-XR200V 120 GB HD Handycam® Camcorder Review

Solid Product

★★★★★
5.0

"I'm very impressed with the features of the camcorder thus far. Recording to the hard drive is the single best option in my opinion. I no longer need to look for a memory stick or back to the day of CD/DVD's or even stone age cassettes. Sony has really simplified shooting your own personal home movi …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 24 2009
Dragon
Chicago, IL
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HDR-XR200V 120 GB HD Handycam® Camcorder Review

Best HD Camcorder

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Affordable
  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Editing
  • HD Shooting
  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"It's my first time purchasing any product from JR. I have no complain about the order nor for the product.

This Sony HDR-XR200V is just absolutely best HD camcorder at afprdable price. I have used JVC & CANNON but this is the top of the line. The GPS function is just mind blowing.

Must buy...!!! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 20 2009
JD
Cherry Hill, NJ
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  • Semi-pro Videographer
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Price: $749.00
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HDR-XR200V 120 GB HD Handycam® Camcorder Review

Sony Product at Its Finest

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • Poor Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • HD Shooting
  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"I have had a wide range of Sony Video Cameras. This one is a nice balance between the too simple and the too complex. It's easy to figure out teh controls, downloading and burning pics and videos is easy, too. If I had to pick one weakness, it would be the "lower res" stills. My old Sony camera …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 26 2009
Brian
Fairfax, VA
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $733.95
 
 

Sony HDR-XR200V 120 GB HD Handycam® Camcorder Review

Glad I Bought It

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • HD Shooting
  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"So far I've used it to document landscaping issues such as flooding water, property lines, etc. The 5.1 sound, recorded at a normal voice as I walked, is very clear on playback, but if there's much wind you'll hear it also.



It features an infrared light that allows you to take "Desert Storm gree …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 6 2009
MrBear
state of Washington
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  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $749.00
 
 

Sony HDR-XR200V 120 GB HD Handycam® Camcorder Review

Great first camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • No HDMI cable included
  • Poor Quality in Low Light

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"Pros:

Bought this camera for my wife to follow around our baby. It looks great indoors and out. GPS works, but we still aren't sure what the point of having it is. Sound quality is surprisingly good. You really have to hold the camera steady and not move your hands during filming if you want th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 21 2009
Jeff
Knoxville, TN
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  • Casual User
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Price: $733.95
 
 
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