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Canon VIXIA HF G21 Full HD Camcorder

We have analyzed 13 reviews and found:

29% of users say that: Product has an infrared switch, is the same, was worth it, got more features. Camera can be controlled, has dual sd card slots, will take the sdxc cards, is perfect. Image is quite good. Screen is smaller. 3% of users noticed that: Video screen was nearly impossible to use. Cannon support is worse. G-21 was a step backward. Manual focus was painful.

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Below you'll find product features often mentioned in user reviews. Features are split up by positive and negative sentiments.

product
23 8
has an infrared switch • is the same • was worth it • seems like the controls are minimal • glad • could be and should be better • got more features • is more customizable • is very easy to use • does need to be converted to a different format for playback • would be easier to record in the mp4 format • got two slots for sd cards • prefer • might be better to go with a dslr camera • slightly elevated price point • is further assisted to with the stabilization system • records in mp4 • ’s full • looked fine • on my family vacation
product
positive 23
has an infrared switch • is the same • was worth it • seems like the controls are minimal • glad • could be and should be better • got more features • is more customizable • is very easy to use • does need to be converted to a different format for playback • would be easier to record in the mp4 format • got two slots for sd cards • prefer • might be better to go with a dslr camera • slightly elevated price point • is further assisted to with the stabilization system • records in mp4 • ’s full • looked fine • on my family vacation • shoots amazing • is a feature • has some great features
negative 8
goes from slow to fast • tolerate • is not as bright • is not and canon • did not • is being sold pre-obsolete • was impossible to override • beaten
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camera
13 8
isn’t as smooth • studio with four vixia hf g30 • really like • can be controlled • setup for documentary shoots • love • feels sturdy • well-made • has dual sd card slots • you get • will take the sdxc cards • is perfect • was 4k
camera
positive 13
isn’t as smooth • studio with four vixia hf g30 • really like • can be controlled • setup for documentary shoots • love • feels sturdy • well-made • has dual sd card slots • you get • will take the sdxc cards • is perfect • was 4k
negative 8
returned • did not • is missing • very expensive • did not have the answer • selling for $200 • takes two sd cards • not too much
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image
4
look very high quality • is quite good • not 4k good • good
screen
2
larger • is smaller
video
2 1
excellent • produces great
video
positive 2
excellent • produces great
negative 1
quality
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g21
3
has been great for our video needs • has been perfect • went out
touch screen
2
focusing • is very responsive
this camcorder
2
really love • definitely recommend
color
2
good • are accurate
footage
2
wonderful • incredible
performance
1
low light
choice
1
good
auditory quality of recordings
1
lot
size
1
similar
this one
1
has slightly less flexibility
camera setup
1
great
camcorder
1 2
cannot do 4k • abandoned wifi
camcorder
positive 1
very good
negative 2
cannot do 4k • abandoned wifi
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setup
1 1
complaint
setup
positive 1
slightly more professional
negative 1
complaint
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zooming
1
pointing
video screen
1
was nearly impossible to use
tons of time
1
wasted
cannon support
1
is worse
g-21
1
was a step backward
tech support
1
did not know it
manual focus
1
was painful
focus
1
would keep losing the subject
technology
1
has changed quite a bit
shots
1
bad
motion effects
1
slow
noise
1
little
definition--
1
lacked
camera shooting
1
in very low light situations
sensor
1
not large enough
4k
1
no
use
1
no
camera quality
1
rather than cinematic
picture
1
tiny little
missing feature
1
goes up to 1080p
process
1
editing