Canon HR10

183 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (96)
price (51)
portability (46)
image quality (43)
design (33)

Negative
viewfinder (3)
control panel (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 183 reviews of Canon HR10. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the design and image quality are overall positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but the memory and reliability get mixed reviews. Many are negative about the control panel and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon HR10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon HR10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Canon HR10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the zoom and price are overall positive. The image quality and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are mixed reviews on the size and reliability.

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100% 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 HR10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 user reviews of Canon HR10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the image quality and usability. The battery and price also get good feedback. Opinions about the size and portability are different, while some have doubts about the reliability.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

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Nice video and decent photo quality; manual exposure controls; 24p support; full-size HDMI connector.

DVD initialization and finalizing operations are slow; relatively short battery life; can't charge while camcorder is powered on.

Though the Canon HR10 is a decent camcorder, there are better choices for the same money because format performance and compatibility issues make it hard to recommend a DVD-based AVCHD model.

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Michael Perlman (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon HR10 Camcorder Review

Canon has been hitting home runs this year with its high definition camcorders. The HV20, a tape-based HDV model, is perhaps the best overall consumer HD camcorder available right now. There was some question as to whether Canon could repeat the...

Canon comes close to perfection this year when it comes to video quality in its consumer high definition camcorders. Every media category in which they have a product - tape, DVD, and hard disk drive - its camcorders offer the best-looking image. That...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Videomaker (videomaker.com)

Canon HR10 DVD Camcorder Review

HD In a Small Can - The HR10 is part of Canon's second generation of AVCHD camcorders attempting to deliver the DVD format for consumers. Using the AVCHD codec, the HR10 takes the next step by giving consumers HD on a DVD. DVD-recordable formats made a...

Easy menu navigation., Good color and image detail

Short record time., Playback is limited

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Jay Alexander (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Canon HR10 DVD Camcorder

The HR10 is part of Canon's second generation of AVCHD camcorders attempting to deliver the DVD format for consumers. Using the AVCHD codec, the HR10 takes the next step by giving consumers HD on a DVD. DVD-recordable formats made a big impact on...

Easy menu navigation. Good color and image detail.

Short record time. Playback is limited

The Canon HR10 is a slick-looking camera that can shoot impressive HD images. The limited record times may be too much of a setback for most.

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Michael Perlman (reviewed.com)

Canon HR10

Canon is out with the HR10 ($1,199 MSRP), virtually identical to the HG10, but recording to DVD. Will Canon make it a trifecta, or will the frustrations of the DVD medium upset the applecart?

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Dan Havlik (pdnonline.com)

Object of Desire: Canon HR10 HD Camcorder

Canon hopes its tortoise of a high-definition camcorder, which also captures 3.1-megapixel stills, can beat out the competition's hares.

Now all you need to do is cough up a couple extra grand for an HDTV and a Blu-ray disc player, and you'll be able to screen your own high-definition movies at home. Pass the popcorn

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

The Canon HR10 is a decent enough DVD camera, offering impressive high-def visuals at a relatively affordable price. However, there are several competing models on the market which offer a superior performance.

Good quality video, extensive range of manual options, HDMI capable

Mini-SD card slot prohibits recording options, viewfinder poorly placed, a bit on the chunky side

Aug, 2008

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Canon HR10 DVD Camcorder

The HR10 brings DVD-based recording to Canon's camcorder line-up. Does it perform as well as we've come to expect?

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Canon HR10 review

Keen pricing plus stunning pictures equals top marks

Strong pictures ; Impressive sound ; Good array of features ; Solid build-quality

Optical image stabiliser not very effective ; Awkward fixed viewfinder ; Sluggish close-up focusing

While this is not the best HD camcorder ever tested, we’ve yet to see one deliver a better performance for the price

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Canon HR10

Though the Canon HR10 is a decent camcorder, there are better choices for the same money because format performance and compatibility issues make it hard to recommend a DVD-based AVCHD model.

Nice video and decent photo quality ; Manual exposure controls ; 24p support ; Full-size HDMI connector

DVD initialisation and finalising operations are slow ; Relatively short battery life ; Can't charge while camcorder is powered on

If it weren't for the DVD/AVCHD double whammy, the HR10 might have more to recommend it. For now your best bet is to stick with one of Canon or Sony's tape-based HDV models, or at least avoid the DVD issue and opt for one of the hard-drive-based options.

Oct, 2007

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