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Expert Reviews (30)
User Reviews (210)
Canon Vixia HG21
By Danny (reevoo.com) Read the full review
Fantastic image quality. Very easy to use. Just take time and learn how to use. Don't try and jump in too quick. It's well worth taking everything in before using. Everything falls to hand when operating. Don't know about editing yet, haven't tried....
Battery life, in standard battery, very poor. Bought a spare, high power battery, when I bought the camera. Would recommend you do this
Jul, 2009
2009-07-27
Canon Vixia HG-21 HDD Camcorder
By smck9800 (product-reviews.net) Read the full review
Amazing camera — included software is poor. Does not support Vista 64bit.
Jul, 2009
2009-07-26
Canon Vixia HG21
By Confirmed purchaser (reevoo.com) Read the full review
A bit heavier than its contemporaries and therefore steadier when filming by hand. A quality wide-angle lens is available for this camera
None up till now
Apr, 2009
2009-04-15
Videos
Canon HG21
In this video, Rich Trenholm gives us his take on Canon's newborn, the HG21. This high-class, high-definition camcorder is almost too amazing for its own good, offering so many features we doubt...
Dec, 2008
Canon HG21
In this video, Rich Trenholm gives us his take on Canon's newborn, the HG21. This high-class, high-definition camcorder is almost too amazing for its own good, offering so many features we doubt...
Dec, 2008
Manufacturer's Description
Continuing Canon's industry-leading reputation for technology and product quality, Canon's high definition camcorders deliver the optical excellence, advanced image processing and superb performance found in Canon's photographic and broadcast television lenses. With Canon Exclusives, Canon bring more advanced features to camcorders, enabling you to more easily take your video to a higher level than ever possible before. Among Canon's products is the Canon VIXIA HG21 Hard Disk Drive Camcorder...
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Review summary for the Canon HG21
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alaTest has collected and analysed 240 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the portability. The image quality is also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical ratings about the features and battery. The value for money and connectivity get mixed ratings.
We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon HG21 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.
May, 2012
2012-05-16
Canon HG21 HD camcorder review
By Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)
Canon's latest camcorder, the HG21 promises HD quality images and 120GB of storage, but should Steven Spielberg be worried? We made some movies to find out. Following on from the HG10, the HG21 comes in a traditional camcorder format complete with flip...
Full HD, capture still images at the same time, quick to focus on subjects
Needs to be connected to a power source to transfer footage to PC, mic isn't that good
The Canon HG21 is a good option if you are looking to shoot Full HD, however at almost £1000 it's not for the occasional user
Complaints? The fact that it needs to be connected to a power source when transferring footage off the camcorder to the computer and that the mic is awful, so you'll need to upgrade straight-away. We tested Canon's DM100 directional mic and found that...
Oct, 2008
2008-10-29
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Canon Vixia HG21 review
By Alex Lindsay (pcadvisor.co.uk)
The Canon Vixia HG21 is a small, feature-filled high-definition camcorder that produces great video and image quality, and acts and feels like a workhorse.
Despite a few missteps, the Vixia HG21 is one of the better consumer HD camcorders that we've seen. The overall video image quality is very high, and the features and usability are there. If Canon could include the more advanced manual controls from...
May, 2009
2009-05-04
Canon HG21 review
By Rich Trenholm (cnet.co.uk)
Award: Editor's Choice!
The Canon HG21 is an excellent camcorder that does so many things right and hardly anything wrong. Our only concern is that it might be a victim of it's own success. Its flexibility means more more potential outlay on accessories, its huge hard drive...
Enormous 120GB hard drive ; Ravishing video ; Optical image stabilisation
Sound could be better ; Frustrating joystick menus
Conclusion The Canon HG21 is an exceptional camcorder. We just wonder what the point of it is. With its giant hard drive, great-looking video and assorted high-end features, it's worth the high price tag. But how many consumers are willing to part...
The Canon HG20 seems a much more likely prospect, sporting a 60GB hard drive with a correspondingly drop in price. The Panasonic HDC-HS100 is another 60GB model with a more approachable price tag. Still, you know you've found a great product when the...
Dec, 2008
2008-12-01
Canon HG21
By James Morris (trustedreviews.com)
Sporting a viewfinder and a 120GB hard disk, is Canon's HG21 HD camcorder a better buy than the HG20? James puts it through its paces.
Overall, though, the Canon HG21 really isn't that different from the HG20. The viewfinder will come in handy when shooting in bright conditions where the LCD becomes hard to see, and you get twice the storage. But this is not enough to make up the...
Throw in a standard-sized accessory shoe instead of the Canon proprietary one, and a lens ring for focusing, and we'd be more easily swayed. Without these, though, the HG20's much better value wins hands down.
Dec, 2008
2008-12-06
Canon Vixia HG21 camcorder review
By Alex Lindsay (techworld.com)
The Canon Vixia HG21 is a small, feature-filled high-definition camcorder that produces great video and image quality, and acts and feels like a workhorse.
Despite a few missteps, the Vixia HG21 is one of the better consumer HD camcorders that we've seen. The overall video image quality is very high, and the features and usability are there. If Canon could include the more advanced manual controls from...
May, 2009
2009-05-04
No rating
Canon HG21
By Matt Tuffin (digicambuyer.co.uk)
A camcorder that offers pro specs for the consumer
Superb focusing and colour reproduction are only slightly overshadowed by the occasionally below par build quality
Aug, 2008
2008-08-27
Canon HG21
By Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)
A new high-definition camcorder from Canon is always cause for celebration at the GoodGearGuide office. Call us vendor biased if you will, but the com...
120GB hard drive, excellent Full HD video quality, impressive array of modes and features
Too expensive compared to the HG20, poorly constructed viewfinder
When judged on its own merits, the HG21 is an exceptional high-def camcorder that impresses on nearly every level — it even seems attractively priced. However, when compared to the near-identical HG20, its value for money is significantly diminished....
Oct, 2008
2008-10-16
Partner Source
Canon Vixia HG21
By Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)
The Canon Vixia HG21 is an excellent HD camcorder that's reasonably easy to operate out of the box and looks good, too. It's almost identical to the company's Vixia HF11, but rather than recording mainly to internal flash memory, it records to a hard...
Excellent video quality; 120GB hard drive; attractive, understated design; eye-level viewfinder
Wind filter not as dependable as previous Canon models; manual focus pretty useless
Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG21 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.
As for performance, it's as good if not better than the Sony Handycam HDR-SR11. So in the end, it comes down to a preference for flash memory or a hard-disk drive as your storage medium of choice. And if it's for flash, your willingness to pay extra...
Sep, 2009
2009-09-01
Canon Vixia HG21
By Alex Lindsay (pcworld.com)
Large sensor and high data rate result in great image quality ; 24p and 30p video support ; Good audio quality
Requires power connection when transferring video to the Mac ; Manual control difficult to use
May, 2009
2009-05-01
Canon Vixia HG21 Review
By David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)
Award: EDITORS' CHOICE
As we reported in the recent JVC GZ-HD40 review, high-definition hard disc drive and flash memory-based camcorders are arriving fast and furiously. One of the newest on the scene is the Canon Vixia HG21, a model with a whopping 120GB HDD, a...
Terrific video; fast and accurate focusing
LCD display could be better; no face detection; poor battery life
Simply put: this baby is in the top ranks of 2008 consumer camcorders.
What's also really great about this one is the fact it records at a very fast bit rate of 24 Mbps—almost the level of many HDV and MPEG-2 TS camcorders. In theory a faster bit rate means better video. Whether this baby delivered the goods is exactly...
Sep, 2008
2008-09-30
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alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Canon HG21 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2008 to Apr, 2009. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 100 out of 100.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon HG21 from product-reviews.net. This user review was collected in 2009-07-26, with a rating of 80 out of 100.
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Canon Vixia HG-21 HDD Camcorder
Amazing camera — included software is poor. Does not support Vista 64bit.
alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Canon HG21 from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2009 to Jul, 2009. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 80 out of 100.
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Canon Vixia HG21
Fantastic image quality. Very easy to use. Just take time and learn how to use. Don't try and jump in too quick. It's well worth taking everything in
Canon Vixia HG21
A bit heavier than its contemporaries and therefore steadier when filming by hand. A quality wide-angle lens is available for this camera None up till
alaTest has collected and analysed 13 user reviews of the Canon HG21 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to Sep, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 95 out of 100.
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Canon Vixia HG21
i love it. This camcorder is very easy and simple .... awesome. Great. 5 star for video quality, handling & style Battery life sucks but u can buy al
Best of the Canon Vixia series!
No complaints except battery. You can add a lot of addon's if your that type too After all my research for finding the right camera I stumbled upon t
Awesome Camcorder. Ahead of its time!
Great product. Good for people starting out in the Film Industry. The Canon Vixia HG21 is very easy and simple and awesome. It is easy to use and is
"The Canon Vixia HG21 opens doorways to future films."
Bottom line: Amazing camcorder. If you want ... Just got this camcorder on the 23rd of october: It's easy to use, lightweight, quality is amazing, c
alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Canon HG21 from digitaltrends.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Apr, 2009. The average user rating from digitaltrends.com is 52 out of 100.
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Canon Vixia HG21
Picture quality is outstanding. But, unless you have a super computer it is impossible to edit the footage because of the lousy AVCHD format of captu
Canon Vixia HG21
I went and bought an hg21 based mostly on the strength of this review but I had to return it because you missed a major flaw in this camera. Although
Canon Vixia HG21
The camera is good but expect to add over $200 to the price for a second long life battery. The battery provided is absolute rubbish. As soon as you t
Canon Vixia HG21
Well I actually made a specification for myself to buy a consumer digital camera that records on a hard disk and can do real Cinema quality with 24MP
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon HG21 from pcworld.com. This user review was collected in 2010-02-10, with a rating of 20 out of 100.
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Canon Vixia HG21
If you want to video your children in a school play or any other project lasting more than two minutes and download the results to your computer, you
alaTest has collected and analysed 7 user reviews of the Canon HG21 from cnet.com.au. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2008 to Aug, 2009. The average user rating from cnet.com.au is 81 out of 100.
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Canon HG21
EPIC WIN CAMERA AWESOME NOTHING
Canon HG21
The Image quality looks reasonable but i found that the colours were not very accurate. The 3 CCD camcorders look much better.
Canon HG21
canberra_photographer: Um, no, the max bitrate on the Canon HG21 is 24 Mbps.
Canon HG21
um... who wrote this thing, the specs are all wrong and it also has a max bitrate of 24mbps vs sonys 17mbps. The image sensor is also 3.1mp not 2. In
alaTest has collected and analysed 17 user reviews of the Canon HG21 from abesofmaine.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2008 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from abesofmaine.com is 91 out of 100.
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good camcorder good price
I've had this camera for about a month and I truly love it. The hd picture quality is amazing and the sound is great as well. Great camcorder. Comfor
VIXIA HG21
If you purchase accessory battery pack make sure it is a cannon battery. other brands are unrecognizable by the camera, still work just do not show ho
I would recommned this product
Seems to be a good product for the money Comfortable to Operate,Durable,Great Features,Great Picture Quality,Great Sound,Simple Controls,Versatile No
Awesome Camcorder
Awesome camcorder... Going to use it in my family function.. Comfortable to Operate,Durable,Great Features,Great Picture Quality
alaTest has collected and analysed 20 user reviews of the Canon HG21 from circuitcity.com. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2009 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from circuitcity.com is 95 out of 100.
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Great product for the money
Loaded with features for the price. Easy to use Auto settings for beginners and loads of manual settings for the more advanced user. Great picture qua
Awesome Camcorder!! Fast Shipping & Great Price.
We really love this new Camcorder.
Good Value for Features, needs good computer and
Overall, I'd recommend this cam at the price for what it can do. Read an in-depth review by searching for camcorder info HG20. The quality of the imag
Good Value for Features, needs good computer and
Overall, I'd recommend this cam at the price for what it can do. Read an in-depth review by searching for camcorder info HG20. The quality of the imag
alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Canon HG21 from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to Dec, 2009. The average user rating from newegg.com is 95 out of 100.
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Canon VIXIA HG21
Love it! HD Videos at a very good price with good set of features and more than what I need. If you are an average user, this is your step into HD vid
NICE!
At first, my computer would not recognize the camera, until I found the menu item that directed the camera usb connection to transfer to the computer
Great camcorder, bogus accessories
Kudos to Canon for making such a feature packed camcorder, but shame on Canon for shipping it with a two-bit USB cable. Recommended accessories: (Newe
Absolutely Fantatic HD Camcorder
Canon engineering should work on their battery consumption for this series. Also, they should provide battery with at least 1500 mAh by default with t
Canon HG21
Canon HG21: product specifications
Brand
Canon (See all Canon Camcorders)
Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name
Canon BP-807
Camcorder Features
High Definition Video Support
1080p
Low Lux / Night Mode
YesWidescreen Video Capture
Widescreen Video Capture
Camera Flash
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Type
Built-in flash
Digital Storage Media
Type
Hard disc drive
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
13.8cm
Height
7.7cm
Weight
490g
Width
8cm
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric)
6.9cm
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Beach / Fireworks / Night mode / Portrait mode / Snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Sunset
Header
Manufacturer
Canon
Model
HG21/HG21 Value-up Kit
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Canon
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/1.8-3.0
Max Focal Length
57mm
Min Focal Length
4.8mm
Optical Zoom
12
Type
Zoom lens
Optical Sensor
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
2.76Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
2.07Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution
3.31Mpix
Optical Sensor Size
1/3.2"
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
7.9 mm ( 1/3.2" ) / 7.9 mm ( 1/3.2 )
Optical Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Qty
1CMOS
Optical System
Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
Built-in / Yes
Image Stabiliser
Optical (SuperRange)
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
NoneVideo Input
Analogue Video Format
PAL
Digital Video Format
AVCHD
Digital Zoom
200
Media Type
Flash card / Hard disc drive
Shooting Modes
Digital photo mode
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Camcorder
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Colour Support
Colour
Viewfinder Type
LCD monitor
Manufacturer's Description
Continuing Canon's industry-leading reputation for technology and product quality, Canon's high definition camcorders deliver the optical excellence, advanced image processing and superb performance found in Canon's photographic and broadcast television lenses. With Canon Exclusives, Canon bring more advanced features to camcorders, enabling you to more easily take your video to a higher level than ever possible before. Among Canon's products is the Canon VIXIA HG21 Hard Disk Drive Camcorder. It combines the ease of recording video directly onto an internal Hard Disk Drive with the advanced AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format. Its 120GB Hard Disk Drive allows you to record up to 45 hours of crisp, high definition video (LP Mode). It also is a dual system camcorder, with the capability of also recording video and still images to an SDHC card as well. The VIXIA HG21 boasts 1920 x 1080 Full HD, and has a CODEC capable of recording 24Mbps - the highest AVCHD bitrate - through Canon's own Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. Other exclusives are a Genuine Canon 12x HD video lens, SuperRange optical image stabilization and instant AutoFocus and a host of other advanced features including an HDMI connector. Enhanced and simplified controls give you more choices and easier operation. Remarkable image reproduction and advanced features are yours in this compact AVCHD Format Hard Disk Drive camcorder which easily goes along with you, wherever you are, to capture those unforgettable moments in life- in true HD.
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