The Canon VIXIA HG21 boasts 1920 x 1080 Full HD, and has a CODEC capable of recording 24Mbps -- the highest AVCHD bitrate --through Canon's own Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. It combines the ease of recording video directly onto an internal Hard Disk Drive with the advanced AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format.
Technical Specifications
Standard Definition or High Definition: High Definition
Power Consumption: 3.8 W (SP Mode)
Image Sensor: 1/3.2" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels: Approx. 3.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixels (Video): Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920x1080), Still Image: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1920x1440)
Maximum recording time: 120GB Internal Hard Disk Drive
Lens: Zoom Ratio 12x Optical/200x Digital
Focal Length f=4.8 - 57mm
Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0mm
Filter Size 37mm
Focusing System: Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible
Manual Exposure: Yes
Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000, 1/500 (card)
Auto Date/Time: Yes
Record Search/Review: Yes
Minimum Focusing Distance: 10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
LCD Screen: 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD (approx. 211,000 pixels)
Recording Media: Internal Hard Disk Drive (120GB) or SD/SDHC Memory Card
USB Terminal: mini B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed supported
Video Terminal: component (output), composite (output)
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch)
Accessory Shoe: mini Advanced
HDMI Terminal: Type C 480i / 480p / 1080i Format Supported
Dimensions: 80 x 77 x 139 mm
Weight (not including lens and battery pack): 490g
Package Content
1 Canon VIXIA HG21 Camcorder
1 BP-807 Battery Pack
1 CA-570 Battery Charger
1 IFC-400PCU USB Cable
1 STV-250N AV Cable
1 CTC-100/S Component Cable
1 CD-ROM
1 User's Guide
1 WL-D88 Remote Control