Canon VIXIA HF S10

The Canon VIXIA HF S10 is a high definition flash memory camcorder from Canon's 2009 lineup.  The camcorder is Canon's flagship model, featuring an 8.59 megapixel Full HD CMOS image sensor for recording 1080p video footage at 24Mbps and taking crisp still images.  It includes Canon's DIGIC DV III image processor for true color production and reduced pixel noise and has 32GB of built-in flash memory in addition to an SDHC expansion slot to provide extra storage.  The VIXIA HF S10 utilizes a 10x HD video lens to create professional-grade zoom shots and is designed with a 2.7" multi-angle widescreen LCD display.  It includes Canon's SuperRange optical image stabilization, instant autofocus, and face detection technology and has an HDMI output for viewing HD footage on a TV.  The camcorder comes with a wireless remote and is expected to be released in February 2009.

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Canon VIXIA HF S10
MSRP $1,299.99
Release date February, 2009
Brand Canon
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
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2 positive
0 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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records in full 1080p
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32gb of built in storage (2 hours, 30 minutes at full quality)
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solid state memory uses less power and is less prone to physical damage than spinning disk drive
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2.7" LCD screen
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uses cheap, capacious and easy to find SDHC cards for memory expansion
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10x optical zoom
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nice interface
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24p recording format
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no eye-level viewfinder
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lens cover rattles when closed
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expensive
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Uses mini HDMI cable which is not included
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Features/Specs

  • 1/2.6-inch 8.59 Megapixel Full HD CMOS image sensor
  • DIGIC DV III image processor
  • 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD display
  • Dual Flash Memory: 32GB internal, plus SDHC expansion slot
  • 1920×1080 full HD recording at 24Mbps
  • 24p cinema mode, 30p progressive mode
  • HDMI output
  • 10x HD video lens, 10x optical zoom, 200x digital
  • SuperRange Optical Image stabilization
  • Instant Autofocus
  • Canon face detection technology
  • Advanced auto exposure system
  • Intelligent Lithium-Ion battery
  • Included in Box: Battery Pack, Power Adapter, Wireless Remote, Cables
  • Comes with Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software
  • 1 year limited warranty

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Buy It

Canon VIXIA HF S10

• Canon VIXIA HFS10 HD Dual Flash Memory with 32 GB Internal Memory and 10x Optical Zoom

• VIXIA HF S10 32GB Flash Drive HD Camcorder

UPC: 013803109658

EAN: 013803109658

MPN: 3568B001AA

Competitors

Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V

Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V

MSRP  $1,300.00    Released  August, 2009
Pros
  • shoots in high quality high definition
  • 64GB of internal SSD storage - lighter, less power hungry and less prone to physical damage than physical drives
  • takes 12MP still images
Cons
  • not full 1080p, interlaced video - known to cause interlacing artifacts
  • expensive for the majority of consumers
  • uses less capacious, more expensive and more difficult to find external memory (proprietary Sony memory stick)
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1 review
75
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Panasonic HDC-SD20

Panasonic HDC-SD20

MSRP  $599.95    Released  April, 2009

The Panasonic HDC-SD20 is a high-definition camcorder recommended for new or intermediate users who desire an easy-to-use camcorder that can still produce top-notch, vivid video worthy of sharing with friends and family. The third of six Panasonic HDC-HS models, the Panasonic HDC-SD20 is a downgrade from the Panasonic HDC-HS20 and HDC-TM20 in that it...

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Samsung HMX-H106

Samsung HMX-H106

MSRP  $899.99    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • integrated 64GB of SSD storage
  • up to 12 hours of HD video on internal storage (6 on a 32GB SDHC card)
  • HDMI output
Cons
  • expensive for the majority of consumers
  • does not include HDMI cable
  • Not 1080p .. 1080i
ProSCORE
3 reviews
62
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Yale

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April 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
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3 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • records in full 1080p
  • 32gb of built in storage (2 hours, 30 minutes at full quality)
  • solid state memory uses less power and is less prone to physical damage than spinning disk drive
  • 2.7" LCD screen
  • uses cheap, capacious and easy to find SDHC cards for memory expansion
  • 10x optical zoom
  • nice interface

Cons

  • no eye-level viewfinder
  • lens cover rattles when closed
  • expensive

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pinkeshp

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June 16, 2009
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25
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1 pro
3 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 24p recording format

Cons

  • no eye-level viewfinder
  • lens cover rattles when closed
  • Uses mini HDMI cable which is not included

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tityron

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July 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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2 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • records in full 1080p
  • 32gb of built in storage (2 hours, 30 minutes at full quality)

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