Canon Legria/Vixia XA10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom and value for money. The portability and image quality also get good feedback. There are some critical opinions about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Legria/Vixia XA10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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(Based on 44 reviews)

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Zoom
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Field Test: Canon XA10

 

The XA10 has a boxy kind of look to it that speaks professional - functional rather than sleek. Landcruiser rather than Porche in its looks. Canon managed to get the test camera to us in time for two weeks camping and four wheel driving through...

Too many things to list

Viewfinder doesn't tilt ; Would like more external switches

I have to say I'm seriously impressed. I want one and I want one now. The good news for those on a budget is that there is a domestic version (the G10) for nearly $1000 less than the XA10 costs. The only real differences are it doesn't have the handle,...

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What a camera!!!!!

 

We bought the xa10 for filming from our bowstands,,the camera's pre setup. ease of use, and being as compact, and the powerhouse of great features makes it one of the best investments we have made to date!!! The camera will give any novice the true...

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Good in Low Light ; Great Picture Quality ; Great Sound ; Great Zoom ; Large Clear LCD ; Zoom range/performance

For The Money "none

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What a camera!!!!!

 

We bought the xa10 for filming from our bowstands,,the camera's pre setup. ease of use, and being as compact, and the powerhouse of great features makes it one of the best investments we have made to date!!! The camera will give any novice the true...

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Good in Low Light ; Great Picture Quality ; Great Sound ; Great Zoom ; Large Clear LCD ; Zoom range/performance

For The Money "none

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This lil boss is a production beast!

 

This is Mostly being used for 2 different tv shows both are run and gun reality shows . Mostly used on a manfrotto fig rig. So far we are loving it.

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Great Picture Quality ; Zoom range/performance

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This lil boss is a production beast!

 

This is Mostly being used for 2 different tv shows both are run and gun reality shows . Mostly used on a manfrotto fig rig. So far we are loving it.

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Great Picture Quality ; Zoom range/performance

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As good as it gets at this price point

 

Shooting events for broadcast on local cable and youtube, it has worked great.

Easy to Use","Good Image Stabilization","Great Picture Quality","Large Clear LCD","Zoom range\/performance

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Best camera for the price

 

Great cam

Easy to Use","Good Image Stabilization","Good in Low Light","Great Picture Quality","Great Sound

Limited Zoom

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Excellent camera

 

Great lightweight camera with superb picture quality - very easy to use

Great Features","Great Picture Quality","Lightweight","Simple Controls

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Great image quality, but some nits

 

This is a fine camcorder in a very compact package, but a few nits: You have to open the LCD screen in order to access the headphone jack, so you can't operate in electronic viewfinder and headphone mode. And like on many Canon camcorders the headphone...

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Good in Low Light ; Great Picture Quality

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Great image quality, but some nits

 

This is a fine camcorder in a very compact package, but a few nits: You have to open the LCD screen in order to access the headphone jack, so you can't operate in electronic viewfinder and headphone mode. And like on many Canon camcorders the headphone...

Easy to Use ; Good Image Stabilization ; Good in Low Light ; Great Picture Quality

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Product Specifications

Configuration

2D to 3D Conversion: No
3 Chip Technic: No
Application Store: No
Application Store (IPTV): No
Chip Type:CMOS
DVB-C: No
DVB-S: No
DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG2)
DVB-T2: No
DVD Player / Recorder: No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Yes
HbbTV: No
HDTV: No
Image Stabiliser:Optical Image Stabiliser
Loudspeakers: Yes
Media Player: No
Sensor Size:1/3''
USB Recording: No
Web Browser: No
Web Content Access: No

Connectivity

Digital Input: Yes
DLNA certified: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI PORT: Yes
PC Streaming: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface :SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Card
USB:No / Yes
USB Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No
Wireless Interface: No

Display

Frame Refresh Rate in Hz:50
Full HD: Yes
HD ready: Yes
LED Backlight:Edge LED

General Features

3D: No
3D Technology:Not Applicable
Format:Flash + Memory Card
Handheld Position:Horizontal
Product Type:Camcorder / LCD
Resolution:Full HD
Screen Format:16:9
Type:Camcorder / LCD
Type of Monitor:LCD

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/2
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/2000

Recording

Face Detection Mode:Face Detection
HD Video Format:AVCHD
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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