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Lightweight and extremely versatile, the flash-based Canon Vixia HF100 is the future of high-definition camcorders.

One of a pair of Canon's first flash-based camcorders, the Canon Vixia HF100, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.

The HF100 is another very accomplished effort from Canon.

All told, the Canon HF100 is a great camcorder. Video quality is superior and the light body and easy to use interface should please most point-and-shooters. Be sure to stock up on a few SDHC cards before a long vacation.

The Canon HF100 is a solid performer with great manual controls and the ease of use that beginners crave. However, it may not be the most economical choice for most consumers.

In comparison to the HF10, the similarly-specced HF100 actually works out better value when you factor in the price of memory. Ok, the HF10 can add a 16GB card and give you four hours of shooting in FXP ... whilst the HF100 will need an extra memory card to perform the same feat.