Name: HF100
Brand: Canon
SKU: 272334
Rating: 4.3 (37 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

The controls remain large and easy to operate
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
solid and well-built

wind filter option from a forced-on to automatic
the usability issues that usually accompany shrinkage
Bad Wind filter not as dependable as previous Canon models

Sensor type: CMOS
Optical sensor size: 1/3.2 in
Effective megapixels: 2.76 Mpx
Auto focus: yes
Display diagonal: 2.7 in
Maximum resolution: 1920, 1080 px

Canon HF100 - Pros & Cons

The controls remain large and easy to operate
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
solid and well-built
The LCD is clear and vivid
Canon Vixia HF100 is remarkably versatile
Lightweight and extremely versatile
excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package
new lens performs surprisingly well
compact
attractive
and comfortable design
properly exposed
nicely saturated
and sharp

wind filter option from a forced-on to automatic
the usability issues that usually accompany shrinkage
Bad Wind filter not as dependable as previous Canon models
HF100 lacks built-in memory
high-contrast edges show more fringing than usual
only records in MP4 video format
not
Camcorders are dwindling due to competition from hybrid cameras
is visible only when watching videos on a PC monitor
The camcorder lacks an optical viewfinder
HF100 does not come with built-in memory

Canon - Video Reviews (4)

High Definition test - Canon HF100 - 720p HD Rendered

Canon HF100 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Effective megapixels	2.76 Mpx
Total megapixels	3.3 Mpx

Optical zoom	12.0 x
Digital zoom	200.0 x
Focal length equiv	42.9 - 514.8
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	4.8 - 57
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto focus	yes
Manual focus	yes
Normal focus range	1
Macro focus range	0.1
Filter size	1.46 in

Camera shutter speed	0.0 s
Manual exposure	yes
Self-timer delay	10.0 s
Built-in flash	yes
3D support	no

Built-in microphone	yes
Audio system	Dolby Digital

Height	2.52 in
Width	2.87 in
Depth	5.08 in
Weight	13.4 oz

Battery life (max)	3.0 h
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer

White balance modes	Manual Shade Auto Daylight Tungsten Cloudy Fluorescent
Image stabilizer	yes

Built-in display	yes
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	2.7 in
Viewfinder type	Not available

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
HD type	Full HD

Colour of product	Black,Silver Grey

Internal storage	16.0 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC
Maximum memory card size	16.0 GB
Storage types	Memory card Videotape

HDMI	yes
Microphone port	yes
DC-in jack	yes
PictBridge	yes
Remote control	yes

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Canon HF100 Canon - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.9

Based on 5 reviews

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CNET

Published: 16.04.2008

Canon Vixia HF100

LaptopMag

Published: 15.05.2008

Canon Vixia HF100

Lightweight and extremely versatile, the flash-based Canon Vixia HF100 is the future of high-definition camcorders.

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Canon HF100

3.8

Canon's flash-based high-definition camcorder has lots of manual features

Alphr

Published: 07.10.2009

Canon HF100 review

4.0

The HF100 shares its design and components with the HF10, so it has the same comfortable ergonomics, large 1/3.2in CCD and excellent lens. Both cameras are capable of recording impressively high-quality video for their size. The difference