alaTest Sites
About alaTest
Connect with alaTest
alaTest, All about reviews. © 2005-2025 ICSS AB. All rights reserved. Privacy & Terms
128 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 reviews of Canon GL1 DV Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The portability and image quality also get good opinions, but some have doubts about the battery and price.
usability, image quality, portability, design, size
price, battery
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon GL1 DV Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.
See all Canon CamcordersConsumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 user reviews of Canon GL1 DV Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the battery and portability. The design and image quality also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the price, while some have doubts about the reliability and durability.
usability, image quality, design, portability, battery
size, zoom, durability, reliability
92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : PC Magazine (pcmag.com)
The Canon Elura 10 ($1,150 street) is an upright camera smaller than a dinner roll. Canon achieved the compact size by placing functions like the S-Video–out, microphone, and headphone jacks on a small docking unit, retaining IEEE 1394, composite...
Expert review by : Don Collins (videomaker.com)
Canon introduces the newest addition to its family of Mini DV camcorders, the GL1. A smaller, more compact version of the XL1; there's no missing the family resemblance
In addition to a small speaker, Canon has provided a headphone jack to monitor audio. Other jacks include FireWire, S-video, A/V in and out and LANC edit control
Expert review by : Dirck Halstead (digitaljournalist.org)
Canon, more than any other manufacturer of still and video cameras, has listened carefully to the market, and they've heard what professionals want and need. Considering the time lapse between estimating what we want, and being able to deliver it to us...
In the meantime, for those professional photojournalists who wanted to add digital video to their toolbox, the big problem has been the sheer size of the instrument. As wonderful as the XL-1 is, it's still tough to imagine a photojournalist carrying...
Consumer review (epinions.com)
Very sharp images when it works
No durability or reliability
Consumer review (epinions.com)
We were among the first to purchase the GL-1. I had to drive to NJ from my home in Maryland. It took ...
Very sharp images when it works
No durability or reliability
Consumer review (epinions.com)
Makes recording fun, easy and professional.
I can't use it enough!
Consumer review (epinions.com)
If you are looking to simply capture those precious moments in life or want to make broadcast quality productions, this is the camera for you.
Makes recording fun, easy and professional.
I can't use it enough!
Consumer review (epinions.com)
Image Quality:
Vivid color and sturdy housing.
Not as sharp as VX2000 or Canon GL2
Consumer review (epinions.com)
Vivid color and sturdy housing.
Not as sharp as VX2000 or Canon GL2
Consumer review (epinions.com)
Image quality and color, flip out LCD screen, solid build, Canon reputation.
Audio not optimized for voices, less than precise battery life indicator.
Please select your alaTest site to get local reviews and prices:
We have local websites in the following countries: