Canon HV-20 - Expert Reviews

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Media type: Mini DV, Optical zoom: 10x, Sensor resolution: 2.96 Megapixels, HD Recording: With HD Recording, Digital zoom: 200x, Weight: 535g, Image stabiliser: Optical, Screen size: 2.7'' ...
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9.7 out of 10

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What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.
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- - Review summary of Canon HV20 Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- November 2008
  Review summary of Canon HV20
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 317 reviews of Canon HV20 from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average review rating is 8.5/10. Comparing these reviews to 65347 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 (or 9.7 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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- - Canon HV20 Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: camuser.co.uk
- February 2008
  Canon HV20
  
  Review summary: The unstoppable popularity of high definition has ushered in of a wave of affordable HD camcorders for home users and Canon's HV20 is no exception. In an effort to grab some of this lucrative market, Canon released the HV20.
  
  Pros: Improved graphics card, Takes RAM up to 4GB, Santa Rosa chipset, Longer battery life, Competitive pricing, Crisp picture, Clear sound, Wide range of features, Very stylish design, Solid build quality, Lightweight, Strong performer, Robust build, Fair pric
  
  Cons: No antiglare screen option, High price, Flat virtual surround, Processor not up to scratch, Poor connectivity, Not the most attractive to look at, Audio quality can be hampered by upwards-facing mic
  
  Verdict: If you're looking for great value high definition without sacrificing functionality, the HV20 is a great place to start. Comprehensive connectivity coupled with fantastic user-friendliness and superb playback quality make it the leader in its class.
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- - Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: maximumpc.com
- December 2007
  Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder
  By Charlie White
  
  Review summary: Old-school HDV shines and stumbles at the same time.
  
  Pros: buttah-smooth video, crisp and vivid in bright light.
  
  Cons: Cheap-feeling plastic, stuck with miniDV tapes.
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- - Canon HV20 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: pcauthority.com.au
- November 2007
  Canon HV20
  By James Morris
  
  Review summary: Canon grabs the crown for the most fully featured HDV camcorder for under $1500
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- - Canon HV20 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: pcpro.co.uk
- November 2007
  Canon HV20
  By James Morris
  
  Award: Recommended!
  
  Award: Recommended!
  
  Review summary: Although HD broadcasting is slow in coming to the UK, HD camcorders are arriving thick and fast, and prices are dropping. Sony had the first few generations of the consumer HDV market to itself, but Canon has now joined in, with the HV20 representing its
  
  Verdict: Canon grabs the crown for the most fully featured HDV camcorder for under a grand.
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