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Canon HF S10

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Editorial reviews:
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A high-definition Canon camcorder with an 8-megapixel CMOS sensorRead more
Pure Digital’s Flip has proven that it’s possible to build a super-small flash memory camcorder and offer it up for fewer than two hundred bucks. But there are tradeoffs with going small and cheap, like optics and battery life. Canon takes a completely different tack with its newest solid-state cam, the Vixia HF S10, which […]Read more
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Pros

  • DigicDV 3 processing does a solid job maximizing the dynamic range
  • The audio records crisp and clear
  • too

Cons

  • Bad No eye-level viewfinder
  • stereo mics sit on either side of the lens barrel
  • lack of an EVF

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 1/2.6 in
  • 6010000 Mpx
  • yes
  • 2.7 in
  • 1920, 1080 px

Canon HF S10 - Pros & Cons

Canon HF S10

Pros

  • DigicDV 3 processing does a solid job maximizing the dynamic range
  • The audio records crisp and clear
  • too
  • larger size makes it a bit more comfortable to hold and operate as well
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • Bad No eye-level viewfinder
  • stereo mics sit on either side of the lens barrel
  • lack of an EVF
  • noise and softness
  • it lacks an eye-level viewfinder
  • images cam come off looking a bit overexposed

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Canon HF S10 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels6010000.0 Mpx
Total megapixels8.0 Mpx
Optical sensor resolution8020000.0 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom200.0 x
Focal length equiv43.5 - 435
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)6.4 - 64
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focusyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range1
Macro focus range0.1
Filter size2.28 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Manual exposureyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
3D supportno
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0
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Dimensions
Height5.35 in
Width2.76 in
Depth2.72 in
Weight17.64 oz
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Power
Battery life (max)1.75 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
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Image
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2456 px
White balance modesAuto
Image stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal2.7 in
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HD
Video formats supportedH.264
Analog signal format systemNTSC
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 GB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage typesNAND
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
Microphone portyes
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes

Canon HF S10 - Q&A (2)

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    tom.balistreri
    over 2 years ago
    Is canon hf s10 good?
    lindsey
    about 2 years ago
    The HF S10 gives you quality and then some, no matter what your subject.
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    coleman.langworth
    over 2 years ago
    Is canon hf s10 good?
    doyle
    about 2 years ago
    The VIXIA HF S10 is not only a superb camcorder but also a brilliant 8.0-megapixel digital camera delivering stunning quality still photos. With many advanced photo features rivaling other state-of-the-art digital cameras and recording to an SDHC memory card, you get the best in both video and photos.
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