Canon DC20 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Chris Stevens

Reviewed on: 6 June 2006

Tags: Canon, Canon DC20, image quality, family, zoom lens

We like:

Simple operation; convenience of DVD format; neat, solid design

We don't like:

Limited editing funtionality; visable compression artefacts in finished footage

You might also need:

You'll need some half-size (80mm) recordable DVDs

CNET UK judgement:

The DVD camcorder market remains a strange beast. The format is still emerging as a viable alternative to the well-established MiniDV tape. For the moment, DVD offers the luxury of convenience at the expense of picture quality. Think hard before you buy. For some the DC20 is the perfect holiday companion, but for others it may frustrate

Full review:

The argument remains that tape-based MiniDV camcorders capture a better picture and offer longer record times than DVD camcorders. Still, there is something alluring about ejecting a DVD from the Canon DC20 and popping it straight into your domestic DVD player. Although DVD camcorders have some way to go before they threaten the versatility of MiniDV, for the casual user with little or no interest in editing, they're ideal. The convenience of the format is undeniable. Continue Reading...