Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Canon VIXIA

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of Canon VIXIA. 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. Opinions about the zoom and battery are overall positive. The design and usability also get good feedback, but reviews are divided on the durability. Many are negative about the reliability and size.

portability, usability, design, battery, zoom

size, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon VIXIA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

See all Canon Camcorders

Review analysis

(Based on 22 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Review Ratings

  (50% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews   (23% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews   (18% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews   (9% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews   (no reviews)
 

Features

portability
  Show positive (91%)Show negative (9%)(Show all)
usability
  Show positive (64%)Show negative (36%)(Show all)
design
  Show positive (83%)Show negative (17%)(Show all)
durability
  Show positive (50%)Show negative (50%)(Show all)
battery
  Show positive (67%)Show negative (33%)(Show all)
size
  Show positive (33%)Show negative (67%)(Show all)
zoom
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
viewfinder
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
image quality
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
reliability
  None yetShow negative (100%)(Show all)
More features

Showing 22 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Showing 1 - 22 of 22 Show Reviews: in English

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon VIXIA

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Canon VIXIA from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the durability and zoom. The battery and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed reviews about the design. Many are less positive about the size.

portability, usability, battery, zoom, durability

size

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

This summary is based on the products: Canon VIXIA Mini Compact Personal Camcorder (White) • Canon VIXIA Mini Compact Personal Camcorder (White)

Feb, 2019

Expert review by : Richard Grech (digitaltrends.com)

Canon Vixia Mini review

 

The Canon Vixia mini is a compact camcorder designed for the “selfie” generation. If you love making videos of yourself for posting on YouTube, then this camera is for you. Otherwise, you may find limited practical use for it.

When we first got the Vixia Mini, we were hoping for more of an action-oriented camera in the GoPro Hero mold. The lack of built-in durability and accessories, however, really limits the Mini in this regard. One area in which the Vixia Mini could...

Oct, 2013
Read the full review

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon Vixia HG2x review

 

The Canon Vixia HG21 is an excellent HD camcorder that's reasonably easy to operate out of the box and looks good, too. It's almost identical to the company's Vixia HF11 , but rather than recording mainly to internal flash memory, it records to a hard...

Excellent video quality; 120GB hard drive; attractive, understated design; eye-level viewfinder.

Wind filter not as dependable as previous Canon models; manual focus pretty useless.

Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG21 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.

Sep, 2009
Read the full review

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Canon Vixia HG2x review: Canon Vixia HG2x

 

Canon Vixia HG2x

Excellent video quality; 120GB hard drive; attractive, understated design; eye-level viewfinder.

Wind filter not as dependable as previous Canon models; manual focus pretty useless.

Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG21 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.

Sep, 2009
Read the full review

Consumer review (cnet.com)

Good Video Test - www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6emobm6Ppo

 

Amazing quality

A little heavy.

Apr, 2012
Read the full review

Product Specifications

Audio

Audio formats supported:AAC, MP2
Built-in Microphone: Yes

Battery

Battery life (max):1.25
Battery Technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type:NB-4L

Camera

3D:N
3D compatibility: No
Camcorder Type:Handheld camcorder
Image processor:DIGIC DV IV
Self-timer:2, 10
Self-timer delay:2,10

Design

Color of product:Black / White
Tripod mountable: Yes
Tripod mounting supported:Y

Display

Built-in display: Yes
Display Diagonal:2.7
Display resolution (numeric):230000
Touch screen: Yes
Touch sensitive screen: Yes
Touchscreen:Y
Vari-angle LCD display: Yes

Flash

Built-in flash: No
Built-in light: No

Focusing

Face detection: Yes
Normal focusing range:15.7 - ∞

Image Sensor

Effective megapixels (image):12
Effective megapixels (movie):8.99
Optical sensor size:1/2.3
Scan technology:CMOS
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total megapixels:12.8

Lens System

35 mm camera lens equivalent:0.661 - 1.38
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):0.661 - 1.38
Image Stabilizer: No
Interchangeable Lens: No
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv):1.38
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv):0.661

Light Exposure

Scene modes:Beach, Night, Snow, Sports

Networking

Wi-Fi: Yes

Packaging Content

Batteries included: Yes
Warranty card: Yes

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
PictBridge: No

Shutter

Camera shutter speed:1/2000 - 1/25

Still Image

Image formats supported:JPG
Maximum image resolution:4000 x 3000

Storage

Camcorder media type:Memory Card
Camcorder tape type: No
Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Disc types supported: No
Maximum memory card size:64
Memory slots:1

Video

Bitrate at maximum video resolution:24
Full HD: Yes
HD type:Full HD
HD-Ready: Yes
Maximum video resolution:1920 x 1080
Video compression format:MP4
Video formats supported:MP4
Video Resolutions:640 x 360, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:3.78
Height:0.866
Weight:5.64
Width:2.99

White Balance

White Balance:Auto, Daylight, Tungsten