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The Canon VIXIA HF20 is a high definition flash memory camcorder from Canon's 2009 lineup. The camcorder is a lighter yet less powerful version of Canon's flagship HF S10, with a 3.89 megapixel Full HD CMOS image sensor for recording 1080p video footage and taking still images compared to the 8.59 megapixel sensor of the HF S10. 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 HF20 utilizes a 15x 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.
MSRP $818.99
Release date February, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 3.89 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
- 15x HD video lens, 300x digital
- Compact and lightweight design (12 ounces)
- 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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MSRP $750.00
Released March, 2009
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MSRP $799.95
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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
Canon VIXIA HF20
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Samsung HMX-H106
MSRP $999.95
Released September, 2009
Pros
- 32GB of internal solid state storage
- expandable storage via affordable, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash cards
- can record in full 1080p high definition
Cons
- too expensive for the majority of consumers
- quite similar to previous generation offerings from JVC
- no touchscreen UI
Canon VIXIA HF20
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Pros
- 32GB of built in flash memory storage
- HDMI output for outputting recorded content directly onto an HDTV
- includes wireless remote control
- lightweight and compact
- high video quality - full 1080p high definition
- 15x optical zoom
- easy to use
Cons
- no optical viewfinder
- high price for the majority of consumers
- poor in low light
- poor support
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