Canon just recently introduced two new camcorder models, the HF100 and the HF10, to the very elite high definition camcorder world. Both of these are the newly solid state High Definition camcorders, and are causing quite a bit of excitement. This format is gaining ground in the technology field for the entertainment seeking world. At the rate they are going, it is said that they may overtake the DVD and HDD type camcorders very soon in the up and coming years.
With out knowing some specifics, these Canon high definition camcorders are practically identical except for a few things. Both of these camcorders record high definition video in the AVCHD codec, where as previously AVCHD camcorders did not shoot fully in High Definition. Before it was 1440 x 1080, but now it is 1920 x 1080. These two models are also both equipped with a 1/3.2-inch CMOS (Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor) chip with a gross pixel count of about 3.3 mega pixels. The maximum bit rate has been increased to 17Mbps.
Also, the Canon HF100 high definition camcorder and HF10 camcorders have 12x optical zoom lenses, and can capture stills up to 2048 x 1536, which is about 3.1 mega pixels. If you like to do a lot of web video work, then you will enjoy a new feature that Canon has brought back to life. The Canon HF10 high definition camcorder and the HF100 have 30P capture. This allows you to pull out every other frame while doing compression for the web, while still maintaining high quality video images. In addition to this, they also record 24P and 60i.
There are some negatives about these two Canon high definition digital camcorders. One is that the solid state High Definition models by Canon do not include an advanced zoom feature. Also, they do not have Super Range optical image stabilization, or and instant auto focus system. If these features are important to you, you may want to check out Canon’s new standard definition camcorders that do have both of these features.
Although there are similarities, some differences do exist between these two camcorders, the HF100 and the HF10. The most notable is their price. While the HF100 camcorder is priced lower at about $900, the HF10 comes in at a price point around $1100. The next difference is that the HF100 records primarily to SDHC memory cards, while the HF10 records to memory cards and an internal 16GB of flash memory. With only a $200 difference, you will really have to look over the specifications carefully to decide which Canon high definition camcorder model will best suite your needs when it comes to video recording.
