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Review summary: Sporting a viewfinder and a 120GB hard disk, is Canon's HG21 HD camcorder a better buy than the HG20? James puts it through its paces.

Review summary: Our main issue with the HG21, Canon's high-class, high-definition camcorder, is that it may be too good for its own good. Now that should tell you something. The HG21 comes with a whopping 120GB hard drive, a vast array of high-end features and ...

Pros: Enormous 120GB hard drive ; ravishing video ; optical image stabilisation

Cons: Sound could be better ; frustrating joystick menus

Verdict: The Canon HG21 is an excellent camcorder that does so many things right and hardly anything wrong. Our only concern is that it might be a victim of it's own success. Its flexibility means more more potential outlay on accessories, its huge hard drive ...

Review summary: THE HG21 is an exceptional high-definition camcorder that impresses on nearly every level.

Pros: 120GB hard drive, excellent Full HD video quality, impressive array of modes and features

Cons: Too expensive compared to the HG20, poorly constructed viewfinder

Verdict: When judged on its own merits, the HG21 is an exceptional high-definition camcorder that impresses on nearly every level - it even seems attractively priced. However, when compared to the near-identical HG20, its value for money is significantly ...

Review summary: Will this help you conquer Hollywood?

Pros: Full HD, capture still images at the same time, quick to focus on subjects

Cons: Needs to be connected to a power source to transfer footage to PC, mic isn't that good

Verdict: The Canon HG21 is a good option if you are looking to shoot Full HD, however at almost £1000 it's not for the occasional user

Pros: 120GB hard drive, excellent Full HD video quality, impressive array of modes and features

Cons: Too expensive compared to the HG20, poorly constructed viewfinder

Verdict: When judged on its own merits, the HG21 is an exceptional high-def camcorder that impresses on nearly every level - it even seems attractively priced. However, when compared to the near-identical HG20, its value for money is significantly diminished. ...