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Pros: Video quality, options, 10x optical zoom

Cons: Size, limited cables in the box

Verdict: When it comes to video performance the Canon HV20 is very impressive. As we start to live in a HD world this is on the very cutting edge.

Review summary: Canon is targeting video shooters who own High Definition TV sets with its new HV20 camcorder, which will also appeal to many digital photographers. This compact camcorder shares many of the features of the DC51 model we reviewed in Issue 32 and even ...

Verdict: We were very impressed with the test camera's video performance, particularly in the HDV mode, which produced colourful footage with little evidence of glitches or compression artefacts. Colour reproduction was natural looking and the camera was even ...

Pros: The Canon HV20 high-definition camcorder has excellent video quality, nice features, HDMI output, and an accessory shoe

Cons: Can't change white balance while shooting; night mode doesn't help poor low-light performance

Verdict: Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.

Review summary: When Canon first showed us the HV10, we were surprised that the company chose a vertical form for its first compact HD camcorder. In our review, we found that the vertical design brought with it some irksome ergonomic issues. Canon's follow-up, the ...

Pros: The Canon HV20 high-definition camcorder has excellent video quality, nice features, HDMI output, and an accessory shoe

Cons: Can't change white balance while shooting ; night mode doesn't help poor low-light performance

Verdict: Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.

Review summary: Canon HV20 Camcorder Review Complete Color Charts