Canon FS11

203 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (123)
portability (88)
image quality (37)
price (30)
zoom (26)

Negative
viewfinder (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 203 reviews of Canon FS11. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon FS11 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon FS11

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Canon FS11 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the battery and portability are on the whole positive. The price and usability also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the viewfinder. There are some mixed opinions about the durability.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon FS11

alaTest has collected and analyzed 113 user reviews of Canon FS11 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the battery and price are generally positive. The image quality and portability also get good views.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Mat Honan (wired.com)

Review: Canon HFS11 Camcorder

Got $1400 burning a hole in your pocket? Want to shoot stunning HD video? You should try Canon's newest Vixia.

Optical Image Stabilization steady like Captain Sully. Exceptionally vivid true-to-life color. Gorgeous, crisp images made us question our cable company’s TV high-def. Optional cabled remote gives you domimatrixlike control over manual focus. Ability...

Menus more awkward than an 8th grade dance. Brightly lit closeups appeared to have been rendered by 19th century impressionist. Pricey McPricey Pants

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Kaitlyn Chantry (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon Vixia HF S11 Camcorder Review

The Canon HF S11 is the latest flagship camcorder from Canon. The market is always interested to see what Canon has up its sleeve, but the HF S11 offers very few advantages over the HF S10, released earlier this year. Sure, you have the same solid...

The Canon HF S11 (MSRP $1399) is another excellent contender among this year's high definition camcorders. Its bright light video performance rivals just about anything you'll see from any manufacturer in 2009. In low light, however, the HF S11 does...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Michael Perlman (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon FS11 Camcorder Review

This year marks the start of Canon's entrance into solid state camcorders. The FS11 ($599 MSRP) is the top model in its standard definition line-up, featuring a 16GB internal memory and card slot for SD and SDHC cards. Below are the FS10 ($499 MSRP)...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : techywacky (brighthub.com)

Canon Vixia HF S11 Review

Read this Canon Vixia HF S11 review to discover what this camcorder has to offer in terms of features, performance, price to value, etc. Is the Canon Vixia HF S11 right for you? Read this review to find out.

The price of the Canon Vixia HF S11 may not fit into everyone's budget, costing $1399.99. The competition is priced lower, thus placing it on the higher end of the range. But then more than a year in the market now, you can get some fine deals off many...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Mark Holder (videomaker.com)

Videomaker's 2009 Best Memory Card Camcorder: Canon VIXIA HF S11 AVCHD Camcorder Reviewed

View all of the best consumer video production products of 2009, selected by the editors of Videomaker The dust hasn't even begun to settle around the impact crater created by the entry of Canon's Vixia HF S10 onto the battlefield, and they have...

Large internal Flash drive (64GB) ; Additional Flash storage via SDHC card slot ; Full HD recording ; Highest quality AVCHD (24Mbps) ; Night Scene mode

No viewfinder ; No manual zoom/focus ring

Moderately priced, Canon's Vixia HF S11 is a powerful choice for video producers looking to make their mark on the professional video landscape

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Kaitlyn Chantry (reviewed.com)

Canon HF S11

Solid, but little is changed or improved over others in Canon's flagship line

Fantastic sharpness results; Tremendous manual controls

High noise levels; Subpar low light performance

The Canon HF S11 (MSRP $1399) is another excellent contender among this year’s high definition camcorders. Its bright light video performance rivals just about anything you’ll see from any manufacturer in 2009. In low light, however, the HF S11 does...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : InsideHW (insidehw.com)

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Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Michael Perlman (reviewed.com)

Canon FS11

This year marks the start of Canon\'s entrance into solid state camcorders. The FS11 ($599 MSRP) is the top model in its standard definition line-up, featuring a 16GB internal memory and card slot for SD and SDHC cards. Below are the FS10 ($499 MSRP)...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Canon Legria HFS11 HD camcorder

The Canon Legria HFS11 is the latest Full HD camcorder to roll off the company's prodigious production line. It replaces the top-of-the-range Legria H...

Video quality, manual tools and features, auto modes, build quality – it's got the lot

Sorry, there seems to be some mistake – haven't we reviewed this camcorder already? Only incremental changes to its predecessor

The Canon Legria HFS11 is the premier choice for hands-on enthusiasts. It will also suit novices who aren't afraid of using camcorder menus. If you want the very best in video quality, this camcorder is pretty hard to pass up.

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Canon FS11

Canon makes standard-def sexy again

Cute and compact design, dual flash memory recording modes, external microphone jack, 37x optical zoom

Slightly overpriced when compared to other SD camcorders, SD/SDHC card not included

The FS11 might be slightly expensive for an entry-level camcorder, but it offers an impressive array of features to make up for it. With its versatile recording options and powerful 37x optical zoom, it will suit anybody in need of a point-and-shoot...

Jun, 2008

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