Testseek.co.uk have collected 34 expert reviews of the Sony HDR-TG3 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony HDR-TG3.
May 2008
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34 Reviews
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70 Reviews
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The reviewers have pronounced the Sony HDR-TG3 as a one of kind camcorder for the reason that it is the tiniest and lightest, with a full high definition imagery ever to be made. It uses a flash memory system, and has dimensions of 119 x 63 x 32mm weighing 240g including the battery.
The camera has a 1920 x 1080 pixels quality resolution, which gives it the full HD grade. The entire shell of the camera is covered with a titanium finish, making it completely scratch-proof, and at the same time, making it look sleek and stylish.
The HDR-TG3 has a touch-screen display, which is a large 2.7 inches, but sometimes becomes tedious as it requires the use of both hands to change a setting or any other function.
It also comes with an interactive face recognition software which the editors claim can detect faces automatically, thus making it easier for the user.
The editors liked
4GB memory card is included with the package
Face recognition software is advanced
An astounding full HD video capability
Small and easy to carry around
Easy to use touch-screen display
Scratch resistant outer coating of titanium.
The editors didn't like
Audio quality is poor
The sharp-cut edges make it slightly uncomfortable to hold
Quite expensive
Only shooting can be done using one hand.
TestSeek's Conclusion
The Sony HDR-TG3 is a sleek camcorder, and will be any owner’s pride. The reviewers noted that the good imaging quality and a very helpful face detection software along with the titanium coating, makes this camera a must have for camcorder lovers and those who like making good quality videos.
Abstract: Sonys impressive new HDR-TG3 is a slim, highly portable camcorder that uses flash memory cards to record and replay high-definition movies and stills. Dubbed by its maker as the perfect partner for nights our or weekends away, its not difficult to ...
Abstract: Sony’s HDR-TG3 is by far the easiest and most stylish way to make your own High Definition movies. As the world’s smallest Full-HD camcorder, the HDR-TG3 lets users capture any situation in any place at any time. Its elegant, ultra-compact, lightweigh...
Abstract: Sonys new pistol-corder feels hewn from a solid block of the precious metal, with a no-nonsense grey sheen that suits its precise, angled design perfectly. If its build quality and minimalism youre after, look no further than the TG3s 2.7-inch to...
We were truly and genuinely impressed by Sonys HDR-TG3 camcorder. Small upright camcorders all too often sacrifice video quality and provide gimmicky features, but the Sony HDR-TG3 is a triumph of automated functionality and good quality in a small f...
Published: 2008-04-25, Author: Mark , review by: macworld.co.uk
Small and lightweight, lightening fast automatic focus, instant on recording, 4GB Memory Stick DUO included, stylish, Component and HDMI-output
Lacks manual controls, no DV-in so you cant use it to record, HD clips can only be captured on a Intel Mac
We were truly and genuinely impressed by Sonys HDR-TG3 camcorder. Small upright camcorders all too often sacrifice video quality and provide gimmicky features, but the HDR-TG3 is a triumph of automated functionality and good quality in a small form f...
The Sony HDR-TG3 is another bold step from Sony, the company which broke HD into the UK market and dominated for the first year or so. The poor low light performance will be a worry if you want to shoot family events in darkened rooms. But for a sub-300g ...
Beautifully presented and solidly built, user friendly in operation, naturalistic colours and natural-sounding audio in general, plus a pleasing degree of overall sharpness to the footage
Western flesh tones have pinkish hue, compatibility issues with older Macs and versions of iMovie due to use of AVCHD compression format
The Sony’s footage displays naturalistic colours even if Caucasian flesh tones veer toward the pink-ish. It’s difficult to tell if any greater definition is biased to the face – we didn’t notice – but overall the TG3’s imagery is reassuringly sharp. ...
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Published: 2008-05-15, Author: Thomas , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: We had the good fortune to receive a Sony HDR-TG3E (aka, HDR-TG1 for North America) review unit on the day we departed for a bit of tropical relaxation. As such, we return with a real world look at how the Titanium-shelled TG3E performed in the sun, surf,...
Published: 2008-04-28, Author: Mark , review by: techworld.com
We were truly and genuinely impressed by Sony's HDR-TG3 camcorder. Small upright camcorders all too often sacrifice video quality and provide gimmicky features, but the Sony HDR-TG3 is a triumph of automated functionality and good quality in a small f...
