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Canon Legria/Vixia XA10

Canon Legria/Vixia XA10
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alaScore 84

40 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews of Canon Legria/Vixia XA10. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the zoom and size are overall positive. The portability and image quality are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed comments about the price. The viewfinder and battery get less positive views.

usability, image quality, portability, size, zoom

battery, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Legria/Vixia XA10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon Legria/Vixia XA10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Canon Legria/Vixia XA10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the portability and durability are generally positive. The price and design are also appreciated, but many are less positive about the battery.

usability, design, price, durability, portability

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Matt Tuffin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon XA10 review

 

Secondary controls can be found on the handle that, if you're not intending on attaching an XLR-based microphone, can be detached. The secondary zoom control and record button are extremely helpful for low angle shooting, or just tracking a subject in...

If you’ve got the cash, and the desire, the Canon XA10 is acamcorder with few flaws. The zoom is impressively versatile and controls easy to access, with only the small viewfinder a significant negative, dwarfed by the likes of the huge storage...

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Steve Turner (digitalproducer.digitalmedianet.com)

Field Test: Canon XA10

 

The XA10 has a boxy kind of look to it that speaks professional - functional rather than sleek. Landcruiser rather than Porche in its looks. Canon managed to get the test camera to us in time for two weeks camping and four wheel driving through...

Too many things to list

Viewfinder doesn't tilt ; Would like more external switches

I have to say I'm seriously impressed. I want one and I want one now. The good news for those on a budget is that there is a domestic version (the G10) for nearly $1000 less than the XA10 costs. The only real differences are it doesn't have the handle,...

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Canon XA10

 

Great pictures, small size, easy to use and very light

Menu system is a bit fiddly

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

What a little cracker !

 

I work studying and photographing wild dolphins for a living - this little cracker of a camcorder is much easier for me personally to operate than my DSLR's with it's dinky built in control handle. It gets into spaces that bigger video cameras can't....

Durable ; Great Features ; Great Picture Quality ; Lightweight ; Simple Controls

Jun, 2013
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

What a little cracker !

 

I work studying and photographing wild dolphins for a living - this little cracker of a camcorder is much easier for me personally to operate than my DSLR\'s with it\'s dinky built in control handle. It gets into spaces that bigger video cameras...

Durable","Great Features","Great Picture Quality","Lightweight","Simple Controls

Jun, 2013
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

What a camera!!!!!

 

We bought the xa10 for filming from our bowstands,,the camera's pre setup. ease of use, and being as compact, and the powerhouse of great features makes it one of the best investments we have made to date!!! The camera will give any novice the true...

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Good in Low Light ; Great Picture Quality ; Great Sound ; Great Zoom ; Large Clear LCD ; Zoom range/performance

For The Money "none

May, 2013
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

What a camera!!!!!

 

We bought the xa10 for filming from our bowstands,,the camera's pre setup. ease of use, and being as compact, and the powerhouse of great features makes it one of the best investments we have made to date!!! The camera will give any novice the true...

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Good in Low Light ; Great Picture Quality ; Great Sound ; Great Zoom ; Large Clear LCD ; Zoom range/performance

For The Money "none

May, 2013
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

This lil boss is a production beast!

 

This is Mostly being used for 2 different tv shows both are run and gun reality shows . Mostly used on a manfrotto fig rig. So far we are loving it.

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Great Picture Quality ; Zoom range/performance

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

This lil boss is a production beast!

 

This is Mostly being used for 2 different tv shows both are run and gun reality shows . Mostly used on a manfrotto fig rig. So far we are loving it.

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Great Picture Quality ; Zoom range/performance

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Excellent camera

 

Great lightweight camera with superb picture quality - very easy to use

Great Features","Great Picture Quality","Lightweight","Simple Controls

Feb, 2012
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