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Canon VIXIA HF R40

Canon VIXIA HF R40
alaScore 80

95 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 reviews of Canon VIXIA HF R40. 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. Views about the size and image quality are generally positive. The portability and price are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon VIXIA HF R40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon VIXIA HF R40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of Canon VIXIA HF R40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and image quality. The portability and price also get good feedback, whereas the reliability and design get negative views. There are some mixed views about the zoom.

usability, price, portability, image quality, size

design, reliability

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Canon VIXIA HF-R40 camcorder

 

Canon VIXIA HF-R40 Full HD camcorder : With the compact, easy-to-use Canon VIXIA HF-R40, you'll see and capture the world in a whole new way through a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 53x Advanced Zoom. Super Range Optical Image Stabilization keeps...

The Canon HF-R40 price is set at $350 USD. The sales package contains the following accessories: Canon VIXIA battery pack, power adapter, USB cable, Mini HDMI cable, Bundled CD ROM with software. Visit the Canon site for additional product information...

Nov, 2014

Expert review by : YugaTech (yugatech.com)

Canon Vixia HF R40 Review

 

After spending some time the Vixia HF R40. Using it to goof around, play with the effects, capture funny and special moments, and to observe what's around you, it is a good camcorder all in all. With a decent specifications, decent performance, decent...

Jul, 2013

Expert review by : Brendan Nystedt (reviewed.com)

Canon Vixia HF R40

 

Devoid of professional pretense, this HD camcorder delivers quality on the cheap.

Canon’s yearly refresh cycle has left us with a camcorder that still delivers good video quality while substantially boosting battery life. People upgrading from smartphone-caliber HD video will appreciate the image stabilization and mighty 32x zoom....

May, 2013

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great camera

 

Everything except the user interface (see cons)

The interface is not user-friendly. It takes some time to navigate it. The playback mode is annoying as well. You have to navigate a few screens to copy or delete a video.

Nov, 2013

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great camera

 

Everything except the user interface (see cons)

The interface is not user-friendly. It takes some time to navigate it. The playback mode is annoying as well. You have to navigate a few screens to copy or delete a video.

Nov, 2013

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great camera

 

Everything except the user interface (see cons)

The interface is not user-friendly. It takes some time to navigate it. The playback mode is annoying as well. You have to navigate a few screens to copy or delete a video

Nov, 2013

Consumer review (canon.com)

Awesome camcorder!!

 

At first glance this camcorder looks cheap and not that many functions,but if u read the manuel and learn how to access its many options it is very easy and very user friendly.Definitely appreciate the many recording formats and playback options!

Apr, 2015

Consumer review (canon.com)

Great video quality

 

I have 2 other HD video cameras of similar price, and I am very impressed with the quality of video recorded on this particular camera. Image looks very crisp and clear, even when zoomed in from quite a distance. Sound is great. Additionally, this...

Great sound/audio , excellent image quality

May, 2014

Consumer review (buydig.com)

Great Value, Great Service from BUYDIG

 

I can't believe the whole process from the time I clicked BUY until it arrived at my door 12 hours later... Unheard of!!! Best Service...

Buydig Is Amazing ; Great Value ; Took 12 Hours To My Door ; Very Happy With Camera

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Dec, 2013

Consumer review (buydig.com)

Great camera

 

Great camera, easy to set up and use.

Nov, 2013
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