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Canon MVX2i

133 reviews

Sep, 2020

Positive
usability (46)
portability (35)
image quality (35)
price (24)
zoom (15)

Negative
size (7)
battery (2)
viewfinder (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 133 reviews of Canon MVX2i. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the zoom and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed views about the memory. The viewfinder and battery get critical opinions.

usability, portability, price, image quality, zoom

size, battery, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon MVX2i is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon MVX2i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Canon MVX2i from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and durability. The design and image quality also get good feedback.

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

Sep, 2020

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon MVX2i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Canon MVX2i from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the zoom and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but many are negative about the size.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2020

Expert review by : Tom Hardwick (computervideo.net)

Canon MVX3i test and review from Computer Video Magazine

Canon's top megapixel single-CCD camcorder is versatile, lightweight and capable, but is it money well spent?

May, 2004

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Expert review by : Colin Barrett (simplydv.co.uk)

Canon MVX3i DV Camcorder Review

Excellent, well resolved images, DV and AV in/out, SD flash memory card, USB streaming, variable aperture and frame rate, comprehensive controls, full AV/DV connectivity, 16:9 anamorphic, networking

Lack of proper 16:9 widescreen, small viewfinder

An excellent mid-priced single-CCD camcorder which handles well, produces great images and is a joy to use. Well done Canon.

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Expert review by : Neil Bennett (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

MVX3i

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Expert review by : Jan Ozer (pcmag.com)

Canon Optura Xi

Dec, 2003

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Expert review by : Mark Bassett (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon Optura Xi Camcorder Review - Canon MiniDV Camcorders

Canon ups-its-anti with the Optura Xi, a revised and refined take on the Optura 10. Sitting firmly on the high-end of the Optura line, the Xi is a 2-megapixel CCD camcorder with digital camera capabilities. The Optura Xi captures footage or stills to...

Nov, 2003

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Expert review by : Diana Weynand (videomaker.com)

Canon Optura Xi

A fabulous camera with full-manual controls and features.

Beautiful colors, Manual audio gain control, Zebra pattern, 16:9 anamorphic widescreen

Tape loads from bottom

May, 2004

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Expert review by : D. Eric Franks (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Canon Optura Xi Mini DV

There are a lot of fine cameras out there, but only a few knock our socks off every year. The Canon Optura Xi definitely left us with ten cold little piggies. With full manual exposure controls (with zebra stripes for monitoring the exposure) and...

Beautiful colors ; Manual audio gain control ; Zebra pattern ; 16:9 anamorphic widescreen

Tape loads from bottom

A fabulous camera with full-manual controls and features.

May, 2004

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Canon Optura Xi

The Canon Optura Xi is a MiniDV digital Camcorder with a 11x Optical Zoom.

A first-class ticket to image excellence awaits you with the Canon Optura Xi camcorder. Beneath its silky exterior lies a true visionary at work, producing video and photos that are nothing short of breathtaking. Refined, smart, and dynamic, the Optura...

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

My First DV (or camcorder of any type)

After many decades as a nature/UW photographer I decided to try DV after seeing the results I got with a housed digital still camera's video - at just 15 fps.

Optical stabilization, fast zoom, fine DV images with good sharpness and color balance

Poorly designed, easily turned on power switch. Pathetic still images

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Great dual-purpose camera

The OpturaXi is a great little camera. We had thought about purchasing a model that uses discs instead of tape so we could easily view them with our DVD player, but settled on this model and simply load the tapes to PC for DVD burning.

Ease of use, good photos, great video, nice lens and accessories, Canon optics

Switching between memory card and tape (awkward), eject interferes with quick-release

Sep, 2004

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