Sony HDR-HC5 - Expert Reviews

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Media type: Mini DV, Optical zoom: 10x, Sensor resolution: 2.1 Megapixels, HD Recording: With HD Recording, Digital zoom: 80x, Weight: 530g, Image stabiliser: Digital, Screen size: 2.7'' ...
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9.1 out of 10

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What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.
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- - Review summary of Sony HDR-HC5E Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- November 2008
  Review summary of Sony HDR-HC5E
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 59 reviews of Sony HDR-HC5E from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average review rating is 7.95/10. Comparing these reviews to 65347 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 (or 9.1 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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- - Sony HDR-HC5 Camcorder Review - Sony HDV Camcorders Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: camcorderinfo.com
- November 2007
  Sony HDR-HC5 Camcorder Review - Sony HDV Camcorders
  By David Kender
  
  Review summary: The Sony HDR-HC5, a high definition camcorder using the tape-based HDV format, is a key model in the company's lineup. While the HDR-HC7 ($1,299 MSRP) is the flagship HD camcorder, the HC5 is priced at $999, just below that magical $1,000 point at which c
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- - Sony HDR-HC5E Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: goodgearguide.com.au
- April 2007
  Sony HDR-HC5E
  By Ben Russell
  
  Pros: HD 1080i recording, great battery life and feature set
  
  Cons: Expensive, colour representation lacking in some areas
  
  Verdict: The HDR-HC5E is a quality product, but it comes at a price. Despite a few flaws with colours, this camera performs very well in comparison to most camcorders. For those who can afford it, it's a great unit.
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- - Sony Handycam HDR-HC5 Preview - Camcorders Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com.au
- February 2007
  Sony Handycam HDR-HC5 Preview - Camcorders
  By Derek Fung
  
  Review summary: This upgrade to the HDR-HC3 has been dressed in some shiny finery and given a price cut to boot.
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