9.0 out of 10

Canon VIXIA HF20

First seen: 16 january 2009

Information found in: from 23 sources in 5 countries.

Best Price at Amazon

  • User Score (99)
    8.4 8.4 from 99 reviewers
  • Expert Score (2)
    8.0 8.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    9.2 9.2 from 2 reviewers
More grades Less grades

Pros & Cons

  • component out, hd recording quality, lcd is very crisp, super sharp facial recognition, 15x hd video lens
  • a few annoying gotchas, although it is noticeable, buttons hard to reach, bad hd editing software, poor light sensitivity

Compact, Ultra Lightweight High Definition VideoCanon has a well-known and highly-regarded reputation for optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation, built on our legendary photographic and broadcast television lenses. Based on that experience, we bring the latest in high definition camcorders.The Canon VIXIA HF20 Dual Flash Memory camcorder is one such example. The VIXIA HF20 delivers brilliant video and photos thro…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Standard Definition or High Definition
    High Definition
  • Television System
    NTSC
  • Video Recording system
    MPEG4-AVC / H.264
  • Image Sensor
    1/4-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Colour Filter
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 3.89 Megapixels
  • Effective Pixels
    Video: Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296) / Still Image: 16:9: Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296), 4:3 Approx. 3.31 Megapixels (2100 x 1575)

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 January 2009

Help out your fellow TestFreaks by writing a Wiki description for this product.

Edit

Reviews of Canon VIXIA HF20

0 Local | 3 Total
0 Local | 99 Total

Ask the community

Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question!

Video Reviews

  • Default
  • Default
  • Thumbnailserver2?app=vss&contentid=c1be4def136f748e&offsetms=1&itag=w160&hl=en&sigh=ntnetsayqphf52qyxqhpmgky8w8
  • Thumbnailserver2?app=vss&contentid=f7d0255084b54cc3&offsetms=1&itag=w160&hl=en&sigh=dmvklcpjfzhbq_tqcf-fb4emimm
  • Default
  • Default
  • Thumbnailserver2?app=vss&contentid=d69e722aa15379e7&offsetms=1&itag=w160&hl=en&sigh=__bxllfmdoiowggh0rbbxvtcicrja=