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Canon HV20

Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder

Canon HG10

Canon VIXIA HG10 (40 GB) Hard Drive Camcorder

$1,149.00  |  1 store
From $1,299.99  |  1 store
Product Description
With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the HV20 is the right choice in High Definition camcorders. And, with its HD and Standard Definition... More
With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the HV20 is the right choice in High Definition camcorders. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. Less
Canon has redefined the handheld camcorder with the introduction of the Vixia HG10. Full high definition visuals are captured to the HG10’s internal 40 GB hard drive utilizing the... More
Canon has redefined the handheld camcorder with the introduction of the Vixia HG10. Full high definition visuals are captured to the HG10’s internal 40 GB hard drive utilizing the latest AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format giving you up to 15 hours of tapeless capture! Other amenities include a 10x HD zoom lens, optical image stabilization, instant auto focus, and a 24p cinema mode for all you aspiring filmmakers. The HG10 can connect directly to your HDTV for high-definition playback and it’s fully compatible with Windows XP and Vista allowing you to download your videos to your PC for editing and sharing. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC NTSC
HDD Size - 40 GB
Recording Media   High Definition Hard Drive
Optical Zoom   10x 10x
Weight 1.2 lb. 1.1 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/2.7" 1/2.7"
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Number of Pixels   2960K pixels 2960K pixels
Sensor Quantity   - 1
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.7 in. 2.7 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x 10x
Focal Length 6.1 - 61 mm 6.1 - 61 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 43 mm 43 mm
Digital Zoom   200x 200x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP SP • XP • LP
Low Lux   - 3 Lux
Image Stabilizer   Optical Image Stabilizer Optical Image Stabilizer
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio AC-3 (2 Channels)
Memory Photography   
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   - 1920 x 1080
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 2.07 Megapixels 2.76 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   MiniSD MiniSD
Max Still Image Size   1920 x 1080 1920 x 1440
MPEG Movie Mode   With MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal • External/Optional Internal
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB • HDMI Headphones Jack
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink • USB -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Weight 1.2 lb. 1.1 lb.
Depth 5.4 in. 5.1 in.
Height 3.2 in. 3 in.
Width 3.5 in. 3.2 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Canon VIXIA Canon VIXIA
UPC 013803083200 013803087079
Product ID 40505145 44765184
Release Date - October, 2007
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Remote Control USB Cable • AC Power Adapter • Battery Pack • Stereo Video Cable
Product MPN   
MPN 2059B001 2183B001AA
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon HV20
Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder
$1,149.00
Canon HG10
Canon VIXIA HG10 (40 GB) Hard Drive Camcorder
From $1,299.99

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 12 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
4
4 stars
8
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Rich Features (4)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Image Stabilization (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Simple Controls (1)
  • Good Sound (1)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
Cons
  • Uncomfortable (2)
  • Difficult to Use (2)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Poor Sound (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Poor Quality (1)
Good For
  • Home Movies (4)
  • Travel (2)
  • Professionals (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

CANON HV20 - Pocketable High Definition

bytheuerkorn Apr 26, 2007
50 Helpfuls 51 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Picture quality, connectivity, easy to use, battery life, HDV easy to process, 10x...
Cons HDV limitations, ergonomics, NTSC only, no firewire cable included
Recommended it? Yes

Just as we've come to accept the marginal quality of standard TV standards like PAL and especially NTSC, High Definition television finally is ready for the mass market. The vastly superior resolution (2 MPx) of HD-TV is a stark reminder that the 0.3 MPx standard tv was a mere compromise of state... Read full review »

3

The Canon HV20 is just so lovely.

byharvurd Apr 13, 2007
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros HD ability, manual controls, stunning video quality, accessory shoe (for external mic,...
Cons Some pieces may feel a little cheap to some, but to me they felt fine.
Recommended it? Yes

After taking only 20 minutes or so of footage inside at night in low light and then in the morning in bright, direct sunlight, this camcorder has exceeded my expectations in every way. In fact, I must say that I was dumbfounded at the stunningly high quality of the video.

Keep in mind,... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 5 user reviews
75% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
3
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Good Sound (2)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
  • Image Stabilization (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Weak Zoom (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Editing (1)
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Consumer Reviews

15

Great camera, mediocre software

byf8ster Dec 2, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Video and audio quality; size and weight
Cons Software; battery life
Recommended it? Yes

Quick Summary

Very high quality video; small, lightweight camera body; nice feature set; good low-light options; funky, piecemeal software bundle. Overall, a very nice camera.

What's in the Box

Camera, battery, AC adapter/charger, wireless remote, USB cable, component... Read full review »

33

Mixed feelings about this camcorder

byshibbo1eth Jan 20, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great image quality, sharp colors.
Cons Image stabilization, avchd files make editing complex
Recommended it? No

The video quality on this camcorder really is great, especially with good natural lighting.  I don't know if it's something particular to Canon that the colors are really vivid.  Video taken indoors comes out dark and yellowish, but the quality is still probably sharper than the... Read full review »

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