Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Canon XH G1

Canon XH G1
alaScore 86

14 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Canon XH G1. 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 are impressed by the color and design. The price and usability are also appreciated, but there are some mixed comments about the durability. Many are critical about the size and image quality.

usability, price, design, color

image quality, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon XH G1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

See all Canon Camcorders

Review analysis

(Based on 14 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Showing 9 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 - 9 of 9 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (5)

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon XH G1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Canon XH G1 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.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Canon XH review

 

Canon XH Giving independent videographers something to choose from besides its popular but long-in-the-tooth GL2 , Canon offers up two HDV models designed to appeal to the prosumer and entry-level pro markets. Derived from the same technology that the...

Excellent video quality; extremely customizable; great lens and optical stabilizer; fast focus.

No 720p recording capability; coarse, low-resolution LCD.

Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.

May, 2007

Expert review by : Will Holloway (studiodaily.com)

Canon XH G1 and XH A1

 

The Canon XH A1 and XH G1 are, quite simply, awesome cameras. Coming on the heels of the XL H1 introduction, the A1 and G1 are welcome additions to Canon's HDV offerings.

Jul, 2007

Expert review by : Dirck Halstead (digitaljournalist.org)

Camera Corner Review: Review of the Canon XH G1 and XH A1 Camcorders

 

Earlier this year, Canon introduced its first High Definition DV camcorder, the XL H1. In my opinion and those of many critics, it is the best High Definition camcorder on the market in its price range. When comparing the Canon to other manufacturers...

I experienced the same thing when the first Canon XL was introduced. In that case, the viewfinder assembly would snap off, simply by leaving it on a car seat. I went through three of those cameras in a month, but again it was because the cameras were...

Nov, 2006

Expert review by : Andrew Burke (videomaker.com)

New HDV Camcorders Canon XH G1 & A1 | Free Video Player | New Vidcasts

 

Our own Morgan Paar was on hand in New York to see the new HDV offerings in the form of the XH G1 and XH A1. He wrote back saying, "These look great and having Canon glass, you know they will shoot a great image." These two are Canon's first HDV...

Look for the XH A1 in time for Halloween, and the XH G1 soon after

Oct, 2006

Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Canon XH G1

 

Canon's new XH G1 gives production houses and TV studios a new HD shooting option with plenty of features and impressive output.

Outlook Though an impressive HD camera, its price (AU$11,499) and weight (2.33kg) means that this is not a camera for the average consumer, however its intended audience (production houses and TV studios that require live-switching) should be well served.

Dec, 2006

Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Canon XH G1 Camcorder Review

 

Designed for handheld shooting, the Canon XL G1 combines industry standard technology with intelligent operation.

Adjustable image controls including matrix, gain and colour correction give you a wide range of creative shooting options.

May, 2012

Consumer review (shopping.com)

great professional camera

 

obviously this camera is not for practical uses. but it is great for those who want to use it for movie making hobies. or even those who wish to enter the film making industry.

Quality Construction

None submitted

Nov, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon XH G1 Review

 

Mode, speeds manual focus considerably. Canon provides seven gain levels: 36dB, 18dB, 12dB, 6dB, 3dB, 0dB, and -3dB (although, irritatingly, you can only program three on the L/M/H switch. At its lowest gain, video looks incredibly smooth, and even as...

Excellent video quality

Low-resolution LCD

Oct, 2008

Price comparison for Canon XH G1

No prices for this product