Manufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 3085B001
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Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 8.0
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Canon Vixia HG20
price range: $799.99 - $899.95
Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews
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17 out of 17 people found this review helpful
"Superb optics! Great color, easy to use, focus is # 1."
by bigfoot216 on September 23, 2008
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
"Great camera with a not-great Battery life"
by siftin-com on November 5, 2008
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
by vanillahip on April 13, 2009
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
by RogMJ007 on January 13, 2009
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Best bang for your buck; great color quality and speed."
by dansen926 on December 25, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part Number: 3085B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Total Pixels 3.3 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.2"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 0.2 lux
- Digital Video Format AVCHD
- Image Stabilizer Optical (SuperRange)
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.07 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2.76 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 60 GB
- Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080
- Media Type Flash card, Hard disk drive
- Recording Speed LP, SP, XP+
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.8 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-3.0
- Focal Length 4.8 mm - 57 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.8 mm
- Max focal length 57 mm
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Direct print, 24p Cinema Mode, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Progressive scanning, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
- Software PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Battery pack, Compact power adapter, Wireless controller, USB cable, Component cable, Stereo video cable
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Microphone, 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Headphones
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-807
- Supported Battery 1 x Canon BP-807 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.1 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 16.4 oz
Product series
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Price: $699.00 - $1,195.00
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 17.3 oz
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Price: $799.99 - $899.95
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 16.4 oz
Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
- Address: One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY. 11042
- Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
