Although I’m not a big fan of “consumer” camcorders like Canon HV20, I’m always tempted to try them and see if they compare well to my preferred segment (that’s $3,000 to $8,000).
First off, the good news. It’s a small camera that you can fit virtually anywhere. It weighs less than a kilo (with battery), so you can CARRY it anywhere.
The sensor is a single CMOS sensor with over 2 million active pixels. That means a native support for 1080i format (1920×1080 pixels).
The bad news is its light sensitivity, mic inputs, and the battery life. Battery life can be extended by purchasing a better battery (BP-2L14) and you should definitely consider it if you’re shooting anything longer than an hour (which is most stuff).
DV.com’s Chuck Gloman has a more detailed review of the camera. Overall, he was impressed by the outdoors footage and the form factor. I’m still not convinced I’ll trade a small-factor Sony (like Sony HC3).
I’m considering switching from my web cam to this baby. Here’s a short guide on how to select a web cam.
the review is very scanty and research on the topic limited. sorry man.
No one will be satisfied with this small review. I have a Canon HF S100 camcorder and trust me its very good. The features and design are very nice. For more in detail refer http://www.etechreviews.net/cannon-vixia-hf-s100-camcorder-review/