The Canon HG10 AVCHD hard disk drive camcorder delivers high definition technology with the effortless ease of recording video directly onto a hard disk. Incorporating the latest AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format, it puts superb image reproduction and advanced features at your fingertips in a compact AVCHD Format HDD camcorder, which means you'll carry it everywhere you want to capture the special mo

Among the Canon Exclusive features on the HG10 are Canon's own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. More exclusives are SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus and our new 2.7-inch widescreen multi-angle vivid LCD. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features, the HG10 is the right choice in HDD camcorders.

Pros: Hard drive, Tech support, Zoom, LCD, Image Stability, Menus

Cons: Battery takes a long time to recharge

The good: The Canon HG10 camcorder has excellent image stabilization and generally great video quality.

The bad: Poor audio control; smallish EVF; some annoying ergonomics; no manual focus dial.


Quick Glance Recording Media Hard Drive, Memory Card LCD Screen Size 2.7 in Interface Type 1 x USB, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Component Video Out, 1 x DC Power In Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 Image Stabilization Optical Weight 17.6 Optical Zoom
AVCHD-format HDD in a compact size The HG10 is Canon's first AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) hard disk drive camcorder. AVCHD uses an MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video codec, recording true 1080 high-definition resolution video. It allows you to capture more video onto a hard disk using less storage, for extended recording time. You can play the video directly from the camcorder on your HDTV, or easily download it onto your Windows XP or Vista system computer for playback, editing or sharing with friends and family. You can also burn video onto DVDs which play in AVCHD compatible Blu-ray disc players. Higher audio quality is also yours with the AVCHD format. All of this comes in a compact AVCHD format HDD camcorder, measuring only 3.2 inches wide, 3 inches high and 5.1 inches deep.