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Canon HV10

14 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
portability (7)
image quality (6)
usability (4)
size (3)
design (3)

Negative
battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Canon HV10. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the size and design are on the whole positive. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive comments about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon HV10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : PC Plus (techradar.com)

Canon HV10 review

Canon takes on Sony in the sub-£1,000 market

Esay to use controls ; Amazing video in good lighting

If the lighting is right, this camcorder is a gem

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

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A great consumer level HD camcorder with only a few letdowns

Excellent picture, good still images

No HDMI out, lack of a useful computer kit, awkward button layout

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Canon HV10

Preview of the Canon HV10.

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May, 2008

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Expert review by : Brian Chen (pcworld.com)

HV10

The powerful Canon HV10 ($1099 as of May 11, 2007) captures impressive high-definition video and shoots high-quality still images. The camcorder is compact and lightweight, and comes loaded with customization options that give you full control over its...

Impressive video and photo quality Flexible controls

Poor microphone placement Low battery life

The HV10 can shoot superb video and still images, but the positioning of its microphone and the lack of a microphone jack--among other flaws--are difficult to accept. The HV10 would be a top consumer camcorder if not for these imperfections in design...

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

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Quick Camcorder Reviews: Canon HV10 Camcorder

The first 1080i camcorder that fits in your pocket, -Great video resolution and performance in normal light, -Good array of features and manual controls in a small package, -Image stabilization compensates for handling issues, -Good value, -HDV offers...

Handling is awkward and controls are undersized, -Low light performance leaves something to be desired, -No microphone or headphone jacks on a $1300 camcorder

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Videomaker (videomaker.com)

Canon HV10 HDV Camcorder Review

The HV10 HDV Canon camcorder tha is small but fierce

Great image quality, Compact and portable, Sleek and sexy

Slightly awkward design, Poor low light and still photo image quality

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Consumer Electronics Net (consumerelectronicsnet.com)

With the price of the HV10 down, is now the time to jump in?

I love technological advances as much as the next guy, but 1080i HD in the palm of my hand? This I had to check out for myself. I had been using my trusty old Sony Handycam for years now for on the spot shooting. It has always done well for me but...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : David Kender (reviewed.com)

Canon HV10

The Canon HV10 comes equipped with a very large 1/2.7" CMOS chip, with approximately 2,960,000 pixels (this translates to 2,070,000 effective pixels in HDV and 16:9 DV modes, and 1,550,000 effective pixels in 4:3 DV. CMOS chips have become increasingly...

Sep, 2006

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