Canon HG10

The Canon HG10, the hard drive-based, AVCHD-compatible camcorder, takes some chances. For starters, it has one of the most comfortable zoom switches in its class. Plus, upping its low-light performance, both focus and video quality, means it goes beyond o...

Excellent image stabilisation; generally great video quality

Poor audio control; smallish EVF; some annoying ergonomics; no manual focus dial

There's no doubt about it -- the Canon HG10 takes sharp, well-exposed photos and HD videos. Unfortunately, its poor design and audio control make it hard to recommend above its competitors

The Canon HR10 is a looker, both in person and by the specs sheet. Despite the first class pedigree of the imaging system (identical to the HV20), we were still skeptical of the AVCHD codec, which has given other manufacturers problems with motion. Aside

If you're in the market for an HDD camcorder, the Canon HG10 is the best on the market. If you're in the market for an AVCHD camcorder, the HG10 offers the highest video quality we've seen so far. At an MSRP of $1299, you're certainly paying dearly for th...