Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 value (October 2026)
Camcorder · 2008
Typical sale price (used)
$75–$118
Middle of the market ≈ $85.79 · 13 for sale on eBay
List at
$96.99
The going asking price, with room for offers.
Quick sale
$74.99
Priced to sell within days.
Based on current eBay asking prices (13 matching listings, Oct 5, 2026), discounted to estimate sold prices; updated weekly. Parts-only, untested and accessory listings are left out.
Price history
We record the market every week. The chart appears once there are two weeks of data (first point: Oct 5, 2026).
Listed on eBay now
$17.39
Sony Handycam DCR-HC52E MiniDV Digital Video Camera Recorder
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$85.00
Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 MiniDV Camcorder 40x Optical Zoom Touch LCD USB
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$94.99
Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with Carl Zeiss Vario-TessarLens
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$99.99
Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 MiniDV Camcorder 40x Optical Zoom Touch LCD Silver
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$139.99
Sony DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder English Menu NightShot Tested Working
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$155
sony dcr-hc52 minidv handycam camcorder
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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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How much is a Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 worth?+
As of October 2026, a used Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 typically sells for about $75–$118, based on 13 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 $96.99 to sit mid-pack with room for offers, or around $74.99 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.