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Canon VIXIA HF R50

Canon VIXIA HF R50
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alaScore 82

170 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 170 reviews of Canon VIXIA HF R50. 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 really like the durability and image quality. The price and portability also get good reviews, but some have doubts about the control panel and viewfinder. There are some mixed opinions about the connectivity and memory.

usability, portability, price, image quality, durability

viewfinder, control panel

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon VIXIA HF R50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon VIXIA HF R50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 user reviews of Canon VIXIA HF R50 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. Reviewers really like the durability and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the viewfinder.

usability, portability, price, image quality, durability

viewfinder

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Canon R50

 

Take good videos.Easy to use.Touch Screen works well. Fast shipping as always.

I did the comp.between the R50,R52,&R500.All said the came with a built in flash.None on my R 50, disappointing. .Newegg should update the info on this product.

Dec, 2014
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Great camera

 

Takes great video real clear HD. Everything about this camera Good. No cons about it.

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Is the best

 

Is the best camera

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Esperaba mejor calidad de video

 

realmente hacia mucho que no usaba una camara de video canon, pero realmente a estas alturas esperaba mayor calidad de imagen, pero bueno, con esto puedo comprobar que sony lleva la delantera en video.

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

"I got two of them"

 

I got two of them and I use them as a compliment to my XA-20's. I put them in the corner or end of the room and let them run. I get lot's of secondary video and get close to the subjects with the other camera's. If my main camera's fail, (it has not...

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Good camera for a good price

 

This is my first camcorder and I plan on using it to film my new grandson. It is light and was easy to use. The software that is provided is not the greatest but is workable.

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Great for the price

 

Pleasantly surprised for the price. My kids love it and figured it out on their own for the most part.

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

8GB VIXIA HF R50 Full HD Camcorder by Canon

 

Excellent size and quality.

Dec, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Great Camera

 

Super easy to use with my Mac

Dec, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

HD Camcorder Good

 

I use this camera with my audio/visual classroom for our monthly television production. I had the older version and loved them, this version has more options then is not needed for a simple Middle School recording.

Oct, 2015
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