Generally, the Vixia HF G20 should perform like a high-end DSLR camera and the way the camcorder is designed should give you added comfort. To help with the noise reduction and color accuracy, the G20 uses the DIGIC DV III image processor. The sensor is also responsible for the wide dynamic range and good sharpness. The G20 features an upgraded HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with higher sensitivity so more light can be captured.
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The Canon HF G20 is a top performer in low light situations and it even exceeds the G10. But the existing features are not outdated by any stretch so they are still worth mentioning here. Inside the Canon VIXIA HF G20 FeaturesĬompared to its predecessor, there are no new game changing features in the Vixia HF G20 so forget about upgrading to the G20 if your G10 is still functional. The viewfinder’s eyecup has also been redesigned and it resembles the one that the professional Canon XA10 uses. If the screen glare gets in the way, you can also use the electronic viewfinder.
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There are still some buttons on the side including a new prerecord button which replaces the G10’s Powered IS button. Fortunately, the touchscreen can respond to touch inputs even if you are wearing gloves.
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Canon made a strange decision to go for a resistive touchscreen so menu navigation is pretty clunky. The 3.5-inch LCD display easily pops out like any standard camcorder although doing this can also quickly start the camcorder so you can start recording video immediately.
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If you need a camcorder full of features and manual controls but don’t like the added bulk, the Canon HF G20 is definitely a camcorder worth trying out. Although the Vixia HF G20 is positioned as a high-end model, this camcorder isn’t so much heavier than the typical consumer camcorders.