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Canon VIXIA HG20 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

16:9 - 2.8 Megapixel Image - 2.1 Megapixel Video - AVCHD - 12x Optical Zoom - 200x Digital Zoom - Optical IS - 60 GB Hard Drive - HDMI - Hard Drive - MPN: 3085B001 See Product Details

Product Details of Canon VIXIA HG20 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

Description

Among our latest products is the Canon VIXIA HG20 Hard Disk Drive Camcorder. It combines the ease of recording video directly onto an internal Hard Disk Drive with the advanced AVCHD format. Its 60GB Hard Disk Drive allows you to record up to 22 hours and 55 minutes of crisp, high definition video . It also is a dual system camcorder, with the capability of also recording video and still images to an SDHC card as well.

Quick Glance

Recording Media: Hard Drive

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Interface Type: 1 x USB, 1 x Mini-phone Microphone, 1 x Mini-phone Audio/Video Out, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Component Video Out, 1 x Composite Video Out, 1 x DC Power In

Image Stabilization: Optical

Optical Zoom: 12

Weight: 16

Summary

Product Title: Canon VIXIA HG20 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

Manufacturer: Canon

Power Score: 3.8 | 6 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Image Sensor Quantity: 1

Image Sensor Size: 1/3.2"

Lens Features

Optical Zoom: 12 X

Digital Zoom: 200x

Focal Length: 4.80 mm to 57 mm

Filter Diameter: 37 mm

Video Recording

Recording Media: Hard Drive

Video Capture Format: AVCHD

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Minimum Lux Rating: 0.2 lux

Image Stabilization: Optical

General Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Mini-phone Microphone, 1 x Mini-phone Audio/Video Out, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Component Video Out, 1 x Composite Video Out, 1 x DC Power In

Hard Drive Capacity: 60 GB

Additional Features: Built-in Light

Power

Power Source: DC Input, Lithium-Ion Battery

Battery Life: 310 minute(s)

Dimensions

Height: 3.0 in

Width: 3.1 in

Depth: 5.4 in

Weight: 1.00 lbs

Dimensions: 2.95" Height x 3.19" Width x 5.08" Depth

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Exposure Control: Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual

Microphone Technology: Electret Condenser

White Balance Modes: Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Auto Manual

Product Series: HG

Battery Rechargeable: Yes

Battery Include: Yes

Effective Image Resolution: 2.8 Megapixel

Effective Video Resolution: 2.1 Megapixel

Total Camcorder Resolution: 3.3 Megapixel

Longest Shutter Speed: 1/500 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): 42.90 mm to 514.80 mm

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Reviews on Canon VIXIA HG20 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

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  • 4.0
  cnet.com - Sep 29, 2008

Canon Vixia HG20

THE GOOD: Excellent video quality; 60GB hard drive; attractive, understated design. THE BAD: Wind filter not as dependable as previous Canon models; manual focus pretty useless. THE BOTTOM LINE: Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canons 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...

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Jan 25, 2010

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Video is Excellent according to 15 Camcorder experts. -- "its powerful video capabilities"-reviews.washingtonpost.com -- "robust, accurate color Microphone Terminal"-digital-slr-reviews.com -- "excellent video performance"-camcorderinfo.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Optics, Battery, Interface, etc.

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  • 2.9
  productwiki.com - Apr 3, 2009

Canon Vixia HG20

The Canon Vixia HG20 is the lower-end model of the companys Vixia Series HD camcorders. It features a 60GB hard drive (which can hold up to twenty-two hours of HD video), 12x optical zoom along with a 3.3-megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920x1080) and a DIGIC DVII image processor. The Vixia HG20 records at 24Mbps (which is the highest AVCHD bit rate currently available) and is equipped with Canons...

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  • 5.0
  bestcovery.com - Mar 30, 2009

Best Canon Camcorder

Bestcovery experts have rated the Canon VIXIA HG20 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder as the #1 Best Canon Camcorder. This product has also been ranked as the Best HD Camcorder. Bestcovery's experts recommend the best products and services for a particular need based on extensive research and evaluations. Click below to see Bestcovery's full review of this product.

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  • 1.8
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Mar 30, 2009

Canon VIXIA HG20

Canon VIXIA HG20 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.44 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #40 Flash camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...

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  • 4.1
  testseek.com - Oct 31, 2008

Canon HG20

TestSeek.com has collected 14 expert reviews for Canon HG20 and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use TestSeek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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