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'streamlined user interface'

'The camera includes 32GB of built-in flash memory and supports SDHC cards, and it encodes the video as AVCHD files with data rates up to 24 mbps, the format's maximum capability. '

'The camcorder earned an audio score of Good, with noticeably better clarity and volume than rival camcorders offered. '

'impressively deep and professional manual controls'

'The Canon Vixia HG21 is an excellent HD camcorder that's reasonably easy to operate out of the box and looks good, too.'

'The overall video image quality is very high, and the features and usability are there.'

'great video and image quality'

'translucent black and burnt amber gradient color scheme'

'Images look sharp, too.'

'The back of the Canon HG20 is well balanced and not too bad looking either The Left Side (5.5) The left side of the Canon HG20 will see a lot of action.'

'Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $520..'

'new Gigabrid Premium video engine'

'32GB built-in flash memory'

'Canon's Zoom toggle is wide and shifts smoothly—it's definitely preferable to JVC's tiny toggles.'

'superb performance'

'Excellent video quality.'

'at highest video quality'

'The Canon Vixia HF20's ports are well concealed with plastic shields and a rubber shroud, and we liked how the glossy battery fit flush against the back of the camcorder.'

'impressive video'

'advanced features'