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Canon HF100

Canon HF100
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alaScore 90

993 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 993 reviews of Canon HF100. 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. Comments about the size and image quality are overall positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the finish and viewfinder. Comments are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon HF100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon HF100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Canon HF100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the image quality and durability. The price and portability also get good comments, but there are some less positive comments about the reliability and finish.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon HF100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 718 user reviews of Canon HF100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good opinions, whereas many are less positive about the viewfinder.

usability, portability, price, image quality, size

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Canon HF100

 

Similar to the award-winning HF10, but cheaper.

In comparison to the HF10, the similarly-specced HF100 actually works out better value when you factor in the price of memory. Ok, the HF10 can add a 16GB card and give you four hours of shooting in FXP - comparable to a hard disk-based model - whilst...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Rob Mead (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon HF100E review

 

The Canon HF100E is a well equipped AVCHD camcorder, although we are disappointed by the lack of an electronic viewfinder or a manual focus ring.

We can't argue with the Canon HF100E's build quality or the resulting images and we like the bright LCD that makes it easier to see what you are shooting in bright outdoor conditions. The cinema mode and digital effects impress us too. We wish Canon...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Canon HF100 Camcorder Review

 

The Canon HF100 camcorder makes High Definition recording simple. A sophisticated, compact design puts the power of HD into your hands, enabling you to capture stunning results wherever you go.

The Canon HF100 camcorder comes supplied will all the software you need to edit your clips and burn them to DVD for friends and family.

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Rob Mead (techworld.com)

Canon HF100E review

 

The Canon HF100E is a well equipped AVCHD camcorder, although we are disappointed by the lack of an electronic viewfinder or a manual focus ring.

We can't argue with the Canon HF100E's build quality or the resulting images and we like the bright LCD that makes it easier to see what you are shooting in bright outdoor conditions. The cinema mode and digital effects impress us too. We wish Canon...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Rob Mead (macworld.co.uk)

Canon HF100

 

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Nov, 2008
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Canon HF100

 

The Canon HF100 is an HD video camcorder that features a large 1/3.3 CMOS sensor, 3.3 megapixels, four recording modes and image stabilisation that utilises Canon's Super Range Optical system. One downside is that it does not come with a built-in flash...

Brimming with features and capturing amazing footage, the HF100 is probably the best mid-range camcorder money can buy. It's not bad looking either. Canon HF100 is tagged with Canon, small, AVCHD and camcorder. Select a tag (Canon, for example) to find...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : SimplyDV (simplydv.co.uk)

Expert Review

 

At its highest 17Mbps quality setting, the clips recorded with the HF100 are absolutely superb when played back not only on a HDTV display via HDMI but even when displayed using the supplied AV connectors on a 28″ Widescreen CRT monitor, too. Its Dolby...

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : Colin Barrett (macuser.co.uk)

Canon HF100

 

Unlike the excellent Canon HG10, a so-called Hybrid camcorder released towards the end of last year that records high-definition AVCHD clips to either SD cards or an internal hard disk, the Canon HF100 and its HF10 sibling have no moving parts...

Not only does the Canon HF100 handle superbly, but its clever ergonomics make it a joy to use. The ability to connect external mics (either via the jack or accessory hotshoe) is a major boon, as is its comprehensive output connectivity by way of HDMI,...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : CB (simplydv.co.uk)

SimplyDV Review: Canon HF100 AVCHD Camcorder

 

Not just a truly solid-state camcorder but one that produces superb quality high definition video and has all the inputs and outputs we like to see on a serious camcorder. Can anything beat the Canon HF100?

Every so often we receive a camcorder for review which knocks us out from the moment it's removed from the box. We'd already seen advance pre-production samples at an invitation-only Canon preview back in February 2008 in London and although it wasn't...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Canon HF100

 

Canon's flash-based high-definition camcorder has lots of manual features

Stunning high-definition video resolution, unsurpassed image clarity and colour, comes packed with manual features

No inbuilt memory, no memory card in sales package, drab design

The HF100 is one of the best camcorders in its price range. Offering exceptionally sharp video and an extensive array of manual features, it will suit amateurs and enthusiasts both. However, sticklers for value should pick up the 32-gigabyte HF11...

Feb, 2009
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