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81 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of Canon LEGRIA HF M31. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the size. Many are less positive about the durability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon LEGRIA HF M31 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 user reviews of Canon LEGRIA HF M31 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the battery and image quality are generally positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but reviews are divided on the size. Many are critical about the durability.
usability, portability, price, image quality, battery
durability
89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)
Despite its slight low light shortcomings, the Canon Legria HF M31 is a tempting proposition.
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)
Packing some great features, this camcorder is perfect for enthusiasts
Expert review by : Leo Waldock (techradar.com)
This new camcorder from Canon brings touchscreen control to the fore
Touchscreen control ; Decent video quality ; 32GB of built in memory
No mini HDMI cable ; Video quality in low-light
Expert review by : Chris Jager, PCWorld.idg.com.au (techadvisor.co.uk)
With a retail price of £849, the Canon Legria HF M31 slots somewhere between the HF S10 and HF M300 as Canon's upper midrange offering. It can be viewed as a jack-of-all-trades, providing an above-average performance across the board.
To assess the Canon Legria HF M31’s video performance, we shot a variety of footage in different testing conditions and then played back the footage on a Pioneer KURO PDP-C509A plasma TV. In sunny environments, the Canon Legria HF M31 produced...
Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)
The Canon Legria HF M31 camcorder is based on hardware that we have previously seen in the Legria HF21. Both models use a 6.35mm CMOS sensor to record Full HD video using AVCHD. They also both ...
Canon has updated its HF21 camcorder with the addition of a touchscreen and the resulting HF M31 is a decent piece of kit, but it is far from perfect. The touchscreen lacks sensitivity and the price seems at least £100 too high for a camcorder that is...
Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)
Full HD flash memory-based camcorder with 32GB of inbuilt memory
Good feature set for asking price, attractive HD video in optimum lighting, external microphone jack
Specifications could be a little beefier, occasional noise issues, no accessory shoe for external microphones
The Canon Legria HF M31 is a pint-sized powerhouse of a camcorder packed with plenty of useful features. Whether you require a point-and-shoot camera or something a little more advanced, it should fit the bill.
Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)
The HF M31 ($799) is a new mid-range HD camcorder from Canon that is essentially last year's Canon HF20 with a few minor tweaks and updates-including a new touchscreen interface and a slick menu redesign. The camcorder captured some high-quality video...
If you're familiar with last year's HF20 from Canon, then you shouldn't have any problem recognizing most of the features and controls on the Canon HF M31. The two camcorders have the same lens and image sensors, which means their video performance was...
Expert review by : Shawn S. Lealos (brighthub.com)
The Canon Vixia HF M31 is a low priced HD camcorder with some interesting options. Does the camera offer good quality for it's low price? We look at the camera and let you know what to expect with this Vixia HF M31 review.
Expert review by (consumersearch.com)
If you're looking for the best high-definition camcorder under $800, reviewers say the Canon Vixia HF M31 is your best bet. Your videos won't be quite as clear and colorful as with high-end camcorders like the top-rated Panasonic HDC-TM700 (*Est....
Reasonable price, hD video quality, good features for the price
Struggles in dim light, subpar battery life, touch screen gets mixed reviews
Expert review by : IDG (ninemsn.com.au)
The Canon Legria HF M31 is a pint-sized powerhouse of a camcorder packed with plenty of useful features. Whether you require a point-and-shoot camera or something a little more advanced, it should fit the bill.
Good feature set for asking price ; Attractive HD video in optimum lighting ; External microphone jack
Specifications could be a little beefier ; Occasional noise issues ; No accessory shoe for external microphones
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