The Bottom Line: An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues.
Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 10 x, Mini DV (HDV), 1.2 lbs
The Bottom Line: Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.
Specs: Camcorder, 3CCD, 20 x, Mini DV (HDV), 4.7 lbs
Specs: Camcorder, 3CCD, 20 x, Mini DV (HDV), 4.6 lbs
The Bottom Line: Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.
Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, Flash card, 3.9 oz
Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, Flash card
Specs: Camcorder, 3CCD, 20 x, Mini DV (HDV), 5.3 lbs
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 5 x, Flash card, 5.3 oz