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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The HDR-XR520V is a solid HD camcorder, with lots of storage, and good manual controls. But the image quality is unremarkable - it’s fine, but there are other camcorders that produce better-looking movies.

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Nov 15, 2009

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Sony HDR-XR520 is the world's first Full HD Handycam with built-in GPS. It uses a mix of traditional controls and a touchscreen LCD to make function selections. The touchscreen has impressive clarity, and its 3.2in dimensions provide a useful widescreen-style ratio. The bottom line for many potential consumers is price, and yes, the XR520 is a long way from the pocket camcorders offering HD footage for under £300. However, its list of features is lengthy and serious moviemakers would be unwise to dismiss any model with optical image stabilization, Dolby Digital 5.1ch sound, manual modes and enthusiast must-haves such as mic input and headphone output.

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Apr 30, 2009

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Camcorderinfo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Sony HDR-XR520V (MSRP $1499.99) packs a lot of punch - and a lot of hard drive capacity - into a relatively small consumer camcorder. The retractable viewfinder and the return of last year's excellent manual control dial are just a couple of the features that will intrigue proficient camcorder users. Also intriguing? The incredibly low noise levels, clear and smooth motion, built-in GPS, and 240GB internal hard drive.

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Apr 25, 2009

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Sony has clearly thrown everything in its extensive arsenal at the HDR-XR520. For a start, the sensor is a healthy 1/2.9in CMOS. Although this isn't quite as big as Canon is using in its LEGRIA HF S10 or JVC in its Everio GZ-X900, Sony also incorporates its Exmor R technology, which has proven highly effective in its professional models.

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May 02, 2009

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infoSync World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Sony's HD bad boy is here! The 240GB camcorder kicked some low light butt and looked hot while doing it.

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Mar 27, 2009

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Though their geotagging capabilities are mostly novelty and their interfaces could use a complete overhaul, the top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature sets of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-XR520V make them worthy camcorder options. Both are overpriced, but since 14 hours of recording time is plenty--especially if supplemented with flash media--the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two.

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Jul 02, 2009

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