Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.
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Canon has been manufacturing camcorders with the best video quality on the market for nearly two years, and the HG20 is no exception. With its sharp image, multiple frame rates, and vibrant colors the HG20 puts on a wonderful visual show. quote
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The Canon Vixia HG20 is a very good camcorder, of that there's little doubt.
Read the full review →Canon has been manufacturing camcorders with the best video quality on the market for nearly two years, and the HG20 is no exception. With its sharp image, multiple frame rates, and vibrant colors the HG20 puts on a wonderful visual show.
Read the full review →The HG20 is an excellent high-def HDD camcorder that easily matches anything else on the market. Although the build quality could be better, its video performance more than makes up for any shortcomings. Highly recommended.
Read the full review →Whether you're looking to shoot family memories in the best quality possible, or have some professional pretensions, the HG20 has loads to offer, and it's reasonably priced as well.
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nesscar
This camera, in my book, is fantastic. I have had many video cameras in the past few years, and I think I've used this one the most. It has great recording quality. I carried this camera around all day this year at the Indianapolis 500, and there were no issues with portability. The battery life...
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dp
Bought this camera about 4 weeks ago. Have recorded playing in the park, a wedding, sister chorus recital and my family vacation and haven't even scratched the surface of the space available. The video is amazing. Plug the camera directly into your HDMI ready TV and you'll be blown...
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