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'Like many ultracompact models, they really do seem optimized for shooting below eye level, or at least holding the camcorder as if you are; the traditional grip simply isn't comfortable. '

'Sony has put the worst video quality setting as default here and I don’t know why they did it. '

'awkward touch-screen interface'

'The menu system can be quite frustrating.'

'the controls are relatively sparse.'

'Overly deep depth of field makes highlighting subject difficult. '

'The only major problem was the image stabilisation system which is ineffective and made capturing  watchable videos difficult especially towards the end of the tele'

'poor video quality'

'Soft, noisy video. '

'No optical viewfinder'

'The 1/8-inch CCD sensor is substantially smaller and lower resolution than the 1/4-inch Exmor R CMOS found elsewhere in the Sony lineup.'

'the video results are mediocre--especially if you're watching them full screen on a large HDTV or are used to the detail of high-definition content.'

'the video results are mediocre, especially if you're watching them full screen on a large high-definition TV or are used to the detail of high-definition content.'

'Ports were difficult to locate, and we failed to locate the AV jack without cheating with the manual.'

'the Sony DCR-SX40's imaging sensor is not nearly so impressive.'

'NO PAUSE BUTTON WHILE RCORDING.'

'The camcorder delivers above average video quality both indoors and out.'

'Its image is very noisy (close to 3% noise) and is completely discolored with a cool, green tint.'

'more expensive, less widely available and'

'irritating interface'

'steep asking price'