Testseek.com 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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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.
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...
Carved from a block of ultra-light, ultra-tough titanium, the TG3 nestles confidently in your hand like a piece of dangerous military hardware. Build quality is exceptional, from the machined metal zoom rocker and crystal-clear 2.7-inch touchscreen to the...
Left-handers might not enjoy the flip-out screen, there’s no HDMI cable in the box and battery life is as skinny as the TG3’s waistline. Video purists might also sniff at the lack of progressive and cinema (24fps) recording.
Many HD camcorders are well made, easy to use and produce good footage, but none rival the TG3 as a pure object of desire. It ain’t perfect, but then neither is the iPod. A miniature marvel.Sony HDR-TG3 is tagged with Sony, camcorder and HD. Select...
Abstract: Having recently reviewed a couple of quite weighty still units this Camcorder and still camera comes as quite a change. Given that it takes good still and superb movie images it could well give you the best of both worlds in your pocket....
Abstract: Sony’s TG3 is an impressive device that combines the ‘point-and-shoot’ simplicity of the Flip Ultra with the image quality of a high-definition camcorder. Its 1080i resolution produces very good quality video, and is complemented by 10x optical zoom and 5.1 surround sound audio recording. Thankfully, the TG3 is sold with a 4GB Memory Stick to get you started, which holds about 30 minutes of video at maximum resolution. We also like the little docking unit that is supplied with the..
Published: 2008-09-16, Author: Rod , review by: CNET.co.uk
Size and portability; video quality; stills quality
Confusing controls; AVCHD format; no mic socket
Sony's forte is high-quality, cutting-edge technology delivered in highly desirable, stylish consumer products. That describes the TG3E perfectly. Serious videographers may scoff at some of its omissions and weaknesses, but for non-experts happy to pl...
