Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 (Camcorders)

Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200
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Product Age Average review date: 10-07-2009

Rank 61 

alaScore 89

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625 reviews

May, 2012

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User Reviews (598)

Ok camcorder but no memory cards nor download

By Tsipila (cnet.com) Read the full review

I have tried over 4 different memory cards, non of them works on highest resolution, there is no HF200 XP driver on the CDs, cannot thus download any of the videos out of the camera. Thus for me the camera is now useless, cannot do anything with it....

Image quality, Zoom

Impossible to find compatible memory card that work on the highest resolution mode ; impossible to find the XP drivers to download the videos out of the camcorder

Jul, 2011 2011-07-25   1

Nice picture, useless beyond that

By mhh1964usa (cnet.com) Read the full review

Save your money.

nice picture if you enjoy watching it only on the camera

lousy software, no mac usability, zero intuitive qualities about this hi tech time waster. I would buy Panasonic products before I would allow you to GIVE me this thing as a gift. What a joke

Jul, 2011 2011-07-24   1

Excellent consumer video camera!

By jwashbur (cnet.com) Read the full review

I love this camera! I have use it for soccer tournaments, vacation, and a wedding. The camera function is really nice too. Although the megapixels are not high, the shots the camera takes are still very nice.

The camera is very compact, lightweight, incredible picture quality, fast operations (because of flash based recording), versatile (though proprietary) shoe which allows for various attachments (like the DM-100 directional microphone)

The viewing screen could be a little bigger. There is no viewfinder for bright, sunny days. However, you can increase the brightness of the screen and purchase a hood that blocks light from the viewing screen. Battery time is a little low

Feb, 2011 2011-02-08   5

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Canon Legria HF200 - Part 2 - Screen Menus & Video Footage Comparison

In Part Two for a look at the screen, menus and video footage comparison with the Sony HDR-HC7.Please see Part One where I unbox the Canon Legria HF200 so yo...

Jul, 2009

Manufacturer's Description

Small enough to carry with you everywhere, the LEGRIA HF200 records stunning Full HD movies straight to SDHC memory cards - perfect for passing on to friends or uploading to the web.

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Review summary for the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200

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alaTest has collected and analysed 625 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the value for money. The usability is also mentioned favorably. The features and viewfinder get critical reviews, while comments are divided on the battery.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-16 alaScore 89 4.5

Canon Legria HF200 review

By (expertreviews.co.uk)

The Legria HF200 is the cheapest model in Canon's revamped HD camcorder range, but at just under £600 it's still the most expensive model here.

May, 2012 2012-05-16   5

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Canon Legria HF200 review

By Chris Jager (pcadvisor.co.uk)

The Canon Legria HF200 is a midrange high-definition camcorder for videographers on a budget.

The Canon Legria HF200 is a solid HD camcorder that boasts some useful, no-nonsense features. While there are better camcorders on the market, it does a great job for the asking price.

Aug, 2009 2009-08-12   3.5

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Canon Legria HF200 review

By Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

The Canon Legria HF200 is more expensive than its rivals, but delivers a more extensive feature set. Although it lacks internal memory, the HF200 is also probably a better buy than its pricier and slightly classier-looking sister, the HF20

Broad manual feature set is unusual in a camcorder of this size ; Excellent video quality ; Attractive, functional design

Comparatively expensive

Mar, 2009 2009-03-31   4

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Canon Legria HF200 Camcorder

By (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Indeed considering the asking price the quality of features and filming is top notch. The HD filming is certainly the best available in the price range. The good news is that the Canon Legria films AVCHD video to SD/SDHC memory cards – all important as...

Jan, 2010 2010-01-07   3

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Canon Legria HF200 review

By Chris Jager (macworld.co.uk)

The Canon Legria HF200 is a midrange high-definition camcorder aimed at videographers on a budget.

The Canon Legria HF200 is a midrange high-definition camcorder for videographers on a budget.

Sep, 2009 2009-09-01   3

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Canon Legria HF200 HD camcorder

By Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

The Canon Legria HF200 is a midrange high-definition camcorder for videographers on a budget. It records AVCHD video to SD/SDHC memory cards, which is...

8GB SD card included in sales package, reasonable price, external microphone jack

Low-light performance isn't impressive, didn't deliver the leap in video quality we were hoping for

The Canon Legria HF200 is a solid HD camcorder that boasts some useful, no-nonsense features. While there are better camcorders on the market, it does a great job for the asking price.

Oct, 2009 2009-10-12   3.8

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Canon Vixia HF200 Review

By David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Canon's most affordable HD camcorder yet gives much pricier models a run for their money.

Compact; light; full HD camcorder with 15x zoom; 3.89MP CMOS sensor

Still relatively expensive, but getting there

May, 2009 2009-05-06   4.5

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Canon Vixia HF200

By Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Canon's acquitted itself quite well with a nearly identical trio of flash-based AVCHD camcorders, the HF10/HF11/HF100, and follow-up models HF20 and HF200 manage to improve upon their legacy. The only difference between the two models is color and...

Broad manual feature set unusual in a camcorder its size; excellent video quality; attractive, functional design

Relatively expensive

While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's...

We tested the HF20.

Apr, 2009 2009-04-19   4

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Canon Vixia HF200 Review

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Canon Vixia HF200 reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the Canon Vixia HF200 and comparisons to other HD Camcorders

Good HD video overall; Small and light; 15x optical zoom; Good features

Low-light performance not the best; HD video not as rich as pricier camcorders'; Memory card not included; Costs more than others in its class

Oct, 2009 2009-10-01 No rating -0.1

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Canon Legria HF200

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Excellent audio quality and ease of use. Good video quality

Poor photo quality. Below average versatility

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alaTest has collected and analysed 18 user reviews of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 89 out of 100.

  18 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 59 user reviews of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2009 to Jul, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 74 out of 100.

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Ok camcorder but no memory cards nor download

I have tried over 4 different memory cards, non of them works on highest resolution, there is no HF200 XP driver on the CDs, cannot thus download any

Nice picture, useless beyond that

Save your money. nice picture if you enjoy watching it only on the camera lousy software, no mac usability, zero intuitive qualities about this hi te

Excellent consumer video camera!

I love this camera! I have use it for soccer tournaments, vacation, and a wedding. The camera function is really nice too. Although the megapixels are

Great Camera on Close-Out Deal - Paid $440 at Frys

At the time of this writing, this camcorder is two generations old, but still has killer quality. This camera has 1. HD quality, 2. optical image sta

  46 Users positive 13 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from pcworld.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2009 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from pcworld.com is 73 out of 100.

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Canon VIXIA HF200 High Definition Digital Camcorder

This is a great camera. Connected to HDTV via HDMI cable gives brilliant picture quality. I have not worked with included software but transfer to my

Canon VIXIA HF200 High Definition Digital Camcorder

The software provided with the camera is not user friendly. The mts file type is difficult to work with and the playback quality from the files transf

Canon VIXIA HF200 High Definition Digital Camcorder

This is a excellent choice to purchase and the cost is very reasonable compare with other HD camcorder. I am very delighted to have canon vixia HF200.

  2 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 24 user reviews of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from circuitcity.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2009 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from circuitcity.com is 95 out of 100.

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Lots of features for such a small camera

This is my second camcorder. I bought my first one years ago. Camcorders have come a long way since then. I bought this one because it does not have a

Spectacular camera!

Unbelievable footage, arguably as good as the $999 version.Stills are a little lacking in low light. Not advised as a substitute for your still camera

No problems so far

I felt that we got a good price on the camera. Order and delivery was flawless. I like the camera. Fit and finish are good and the controls have a ver

Very Pleased With Purchase

Works great. I bought a mini-HDMI cable to connect to TV. Looks better than anything from cable or satellite. Using max resolution mode, battery li

  24 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from dell.com. This user review was collected in 2010-01-10, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Excellent camera for the money

Pros Excellent high resolution video. Good battery life. Good low light video. Flash memory system works well for short video clips. Cons No internal

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 23 user reviews of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2009 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from newegg.com is 83 out of 100.

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Outstanding for the price, and in general.

The size of this camera is surprisingly not a hindrance for me, but of great value. I use two of these in a rig I developed and shoot Stereoscopic 3D.

WOW

Brilliant clarity on the HD recordings, ease of use. Don't care about editing so not concerned with getting videos on PC as most complain about. Will

Brilliant Quality, but had to RMA

Had to RMA because the one I got wouldn't stop recording when you push the button, but would randomly stop when you want to keep recording. Newegg was

Great Camera

Can't beat the price for this HD Cam. I've taken a bunch of footage with it and have been very happy with it. I could get all long winded, but bottom

  20 Users positive 3 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from pcnation.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2009 to Aug, 2009. The average user rating from pcnation.com is 93 out of 100.

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CANON HF200 SDHC FLASH MEMORY HD CAMCORDER

I had a great experience with PCNation...Service, price and everything in between was the fantastic! Defenitely a great product ; Canon is quality Fo

CANON HF200 SDHC FLASH MEMORY HD CAMCORDER

Small, easy to use. Recommend the shotgun microphone ($160) if you need to make videos where you cannot get close and/or cannot place an external micr

CANON HF200 SDHC FLASH MEMORY HD CAMCORDER

Very Happy, Will purchase from PCNation again! Shipping, Speed of Service None

  3 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 369 user reviews of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Dec, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.com is 81 out of 100.

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Great video camera - steep learning curve on processing

I bought this videocamera about 1.5 years ago when it first came out and have used it for so many things from filming family events to shooting wildli

Good Solid Camera

I have had this video camera for a while and like it. It is light and easy to use and takes good quality video. It is easy to download the videos (u

Great, New Camera From a Fry's Closeout = $480 + $40 SD Card

After shopping deals on close-out models, the Vixia HF200's the best I could find with an external mic jack. Nice HD video quality with optical image

Great, New Camera From a Fry's Closeout = $480 + $40 SD Card

After shopping deals on close-out models, the Vixia HF200's the best I could find with an external mic jack. Nice HD video quality with optical image

  318 Users positive 51 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from overstock.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2010 to Dec, 2010. The average user rating from overstock.com is 100 out of 100.

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Battery Charger

Inexpensive, good, and delivered on time. How much better can you get?

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200 from shopping.com. This user review was collected in 2010-01-01, with a rating of 60 out of 100.

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The camcorder with great style.

i love this product.you will find every button you want to see Easy to Use, Compact, Great Design None submitted

  1 Users positive

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Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200

Canon Vixia HF200 / Legria HF200: product specifications

Brand

Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name
Canon BP-809
Camcorder Features
High Definition Video Support
1080p
Low Lux / Night Mode
 Yes
Widescreen Video Capture
Widescreen Video Capture
Camera Flash
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Type
Built-in flash
Digital Camera
Supported Flash Memory
SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
12.4cm
Height
6.2cm
Weight
340g
Width
7cm
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
HF200/HF200 Value-up Kit
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Canon LEGRIA
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/1.8-3.2
Max Focal Length
61.5mm
Min Focal Length
4.1mm
Optical Zoom
15
Type
Zoom lens
Optical Sensor
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
2.76Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
2.99Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution
3.89Mpix
Optical Sensor Size
1/4"
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
6.4 mm ( 1/4" ) / 6.4 mm ( 1/4 )
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
 None
Video Input
Analogue Video Format
PAL
Digital Video Format
AVCHD
Digital Zoom
300
Face Detection
Built-in / Yes
Media Type
Flash card
Shooting Modes
Digital photo mode
Special Effects
Art / Black & White / Low Sharpening / Neutral / Sepia / Skin Detail / Vivid/Low Sharpening / Neutral / Skin Detail / Vivid
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Camcorder
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
 None

Manufacturer's Description


Small enough to carry with you everywhere, the LEGRIA HF200 records stunning Full HD movies straight to SDHC memory cards - perfect for passing on to friends or uploading to the web.

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