Best Camcorders - SDHC Card Memory Card Type, LP Recording Speed, CMOS Image Sensor Type, High Definition Recording Format, 5 to 7 in. Depth

'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 camcorder's large touchscreen has a relatively high resolution and is nice to work with.'

'remarkably smooth video'

'Excellent set of manual features.'

'The HF S21 also includes an electronic viewfinder, and it is Canon's only new camcorder to include such feature. '

'Canon’s superlative proprietary imaging technologies'

'Excellent HD Camera'

'colours are warm and well saturated – reds particularly eye popping and skin tones bright and healthy looking – with detail and sound impressively clear when viewed back on a flat panel telly.'

'remarkably smooth video'

'Nicely designed interface.'

'Excellent overall video quality. '

'While the HF S100 has a very crisp, sharp image, it is definitely rivaled by the Sony HDR-XR520V and the Panasonic HDC-TM300. '

'new Custom Key button'

'The lens is very similar to the HV30 with spectra coating (to reduce flare and ghosting), aspheric design, but adds a neutral density (ND) filter to improve performance in bright environments.'

'astonishing high definition detail and color reproduction'

'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'

'It does stand up pretty well in direct sunlight, however.'

'Sleek aesthetic'

'audio clear and strong'