Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 value (October 2026)

Camcorder · 2008

Typical sale price (used)

$110–$139

Middle of the market ≈ $131.99 · 14 for sale on eBay +54%

List at

$149.99

The going asking price, with room for offers.

Quick sale

$108.99

Priced to sell within days.

Based on current eBay asking prices (14 matching listings, Oct 26, 2026), discounted to estimate sold prices; updated weekly. Parts-only, untested and accessory listings are left out.

Price history

Oct 5, 2026: $97 median askOct 12, 2026: $133 median askOct 19, 2026: $153 median askOct 26, 2026: $150 median ask
Oct 5, 2026Median ask (line) and middle half of asks (band), weeklyOct 26, 2026

Listed on eBay now

Asking prices at the last refresh, cheapest to dearest. Some may have sold since.

About the Sony Handycam DCR-HC52

Sony’s DCR-HC52, announced in January 2008, is a standard-definition MiniDV Handycam with a 40x Carl Zeiss zoom. MiniDV camcorders are sought for playing back and transferring old tapes.

What affects the price

  • Whether it records and plays back, and the tape mechanism (MiniDV, Digital8) loads and ejects.
  • The battery and charger or AC adapter included.
  • Screen and viewfinder condition, and any lens haze.
  • Tape models are often bought to digitize old tapes; mention a working playback/transfer port.

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FAQ

How much is a Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 worth?+

As of October 2026, a used Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 typically sells for about $110–$139, based on 14 current eBay listings. Asking prices are discounted about 12% to estimate what it actually sells for.

What should I list a Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 for?+

List at around $149.99 to sit mid-pack with room for offers, or around $108.99 to sell it quickly. Condition, what’s included and good photos move it up or down.

Are these sold prices?+

No. eBay only shares sold prices with approved partners, so this guide uses current asking prices on eBay (items for sale right now), drops accessories, parts-only and outlier listings, and discounts the middle of the range to estimate the sale price. It is updated weekly.

How do I check the value of my own Sony Handycam DCR-HC52?+

Use What’s It Worth? to search live eBay listings with your exact description and condition, or the FlipperTools extension to see sold prices on eBay’s own search pages.

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