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Canon Vixia HF S20

Canon Vixia HF S20
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alaScore 86

74 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 reviews of Canon Vixia HF S20. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews are divided on the usability. The battery and price get critical reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Vixia HF S20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon Vixia HF S20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Canon Vixia HF S20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Canon Vixia HF S20 review

 

Though I really liked Canon's 2009 prosumer Vixia HF S1x series, I couldn't fully endorse the HF S10/S11 because it lacked an electronic viewfinder, a feature that higher-end users appreciate. Camcorders with EVFs are easier to hold stably while...

Excellent set of manual features; dual SDHC slots; generally well-designed interface.

Poorly designed touch-screen menu system; short battery life; defaults to low-quality video mode; doesn't support SDXC; relatively expensive.

Though they're an excellent trio of camcorders, the Vixia HF S21, HF S20, and HF S200 are significantly more expensive than their respective competitors, especially since the S20 and S200 lack electronic viewfinders. If you can forgo some of the...

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Canon Vixia HF S20 review: Canon Vixia HF S20

 

Canon Vixia HF S20

Excellent set of manual features; dual SDHC slots; generally well-designed interface.

Poorly designed touch-screen menu system; short battery life; defaults to low-quality video mode; doesn't support SDXC; relatively expensive.

Though they're an excellent trio of camcorders, the Vixia HF S21, HF S20, and HF S200 are significantly more expensive than their respective competitors, especially since the S20 and S200 lack electronic viewfinders. If you can forgo some of the...

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Canon Vixia HF S20 review: Canon Vixia HF S20

 

Canon Vixia HF S20

Excellent set of manual features; dual SDHC slots; generally well-designed interface.

Poorly designed touch-screen menu system; short battery life; defaults to low-quality video mode; doesn't support SDXC; relatively expensive.

Though they're an excellent trio of camcorders, the Vixia HF S21, HF S20, and HF S200 are significantly more expensive than their respective competitors, especially since the S20 and S200 lack electronic viewfinders. If you can forgo some of the...

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by : Nikc Miller (microfilmmaker.com)

Canon Vixia HF S20

 

Being a video motion graphics artist first and a video editor second, it's fair to say that my role in the film world as a "shooter" is somewhat limited. However, there are times when I need to pick up a camera to get a project moving, or sometimes...

The Canon Vixia HF S20 holds versatility at a premium. It's simple and comfortable enough for a Soccer Dad to shoot his kid's games without even thinking of buying a tripod, yet it's sophisticated enough to compose high-quality film shots that rival...

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Dont Settle for Less

 

get two class 10 chips and the heavy duty battery and you are golden for all events

Quality movies, easy download to PC from Camera , direct or by migrating from one of the chips. The Movies and Photos with that "big megapixel" lens are simply great underall conditions. That Touch Screen is fantastic

Once you get used to using the lcd screen as the Viewfinder it's all easy

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great camcorder

 

Great camcorder. Very easy to use/learn. Worked great at Christmas time

Low battery life, but I knew that before purchasing. That seems to be typically with an HD camcorder of this quality

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Camera

 

I bought this camera to capture all the moments of our new baby while it was on sale. I've always been happy with my Canon camera's and this one is definitely worth the extra cost above others. After purchasing the BP-819 battery, the camera is almost...

Image quality is amazing on MXP. Screen is huge and the touchscreen works well compared to a lot of touch screens I've used on cheaper cameras. Facial recognition is also a plus and it's extremely easy to use for even a novice. The camera allows...

The battery that comes with the camera is far too small. Had to buy the BP-819 with wall charger. Software isn't the greatest, but will definitely allow you to do get your videos to your PC without hassle. Advanced users will definitely want something...

Dec, 2010
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