The Canon VIXIA HF S100 delivers high definition technology with the ease of recording video directly onto a removable SDHC memory card. Since flash memory doesn't have to wait for moving parts, your VIXIA HF S100 will start recording video faster than you could ever imagine. In addition, when you review your footage, it will start playing more quickly, as well.
The VIXIA HF S100 comes equipped with a Genuine Canon 10X HD Video Lens with a unique, super spectra coating developed exclusively by Canon to reduce flare and ghosting for a clean image. A 10X optical zoom will bring just about anything you want to shoot in close. If that isn’t enough, there’s a 200X digital zoom. The lens set is backed by Canon’s Full HD CMOS image sensor to ensure optimal image quality for HD video at 1920 x 1080.
Highlighting the list of new features is Canon's latest and most sophisticated image processor, DIGIC DV III, which lends stunning color reproduction, clarity and enhanced noise reduction to the camcorder. The newly upgraded processor's high-speed engine powers a variety of other new camcorder features including: 8.0 Megapixel photo capture, 6.0 Megapixel Simultaneous Photo Recording, Advanced Auto Exposure system and Genuine Canon Face Detection. It’s just the thing for catching more of your life’s most special moments.
The Canon VIXIA HF S100 delivers high definition technology with the ease of recording video directly onto a removable SDHC memory card. Since flash memory doesn't have to wait for moving parts, your VIXIA HF S100 will start recording video faster than you could ever imagine. In addition, when you review your footage, it will start playing more quickly, as well.
The VIXIA HF S100 comes equipped with a Genuine Canon 10X HD Video Lens with a unique, super spectra coating developed exclusively by Canon to reduce flare and ghosting for a clean image. A 10X optical zoom will bring just about anything you want to shoot in close. If that isn’t enough, there’s a 200X digital zoom. The lens set is backed by Canon’s Full HD CMOS image sensor to ensure optimal image quality for HD video at 1920 x 1080.
Highlighting the list of new features is Canon's latest and most sophisticated image processor, DIGIC DV III, which lends stunning color reproduction, clarity and enhanced noise reduction to the camcorder. The newly upgraded processor's high-speed engine powers a variety of other new camcorder features including: 8.0 Megapixel photo capture, 6.0 Megapixel Simultaneous Photo Recording, Advanced Auto Exposure system and Genuine Canon Face Detection. It’s just the thing for catching more of your life’s most special moments.
HD CMOS SensorThe Canon VIXIA HF S100 features a CMOS image sensor fully designed and manufactured by Canon to capture High Definition video at 1920 x 1080. The CMOS delivers high color resolution and advanced color reproduction for brilliant results.
Canon HD Video LensThe Canon VIXIA HF S100 boasts a genuine Canon HD video lens with 10X optical zoom capability for exceptional sharp close-ups, and features Super Spectra Coating plus a new gradation neutral density (ND) system for increased resolution and crisp details.
Super-Range Optical Image StabilizationThe Canon VIXIA HF S100 features Canon’s innovative Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) which corrects various camcorder motions including fast vibrations when recording from inside a moving car, medium-speed motions from hand-held recording and the slower motions of body sway. No matter what you're recording and how you're recording it, the Canon VIXIA HF S100's image stabilization corrects camcorder shake instantly.
DIGIC DV III Image ProcessorDIGIC DV III, Canon’s latest and most advanced image processor, delivers stunning color reproduction, clarity and enhanced noise reduction, and features a faster processing engine that enable a range of new camcorder features including: 8.0 Megapixel photo capture, 6.0 Megapixel Simultaneous Photo Recording, Advanced Auto Exposure system and Genuine Canon Face Detection.
Instant AF (Auto Focus)Canon's Instant AF focusing system combines an external AF sensor with Canon's legendary auto focus system for fast and accurate focus. The two sensors reduce focusing time even in low-light, low-contrast, or high brightness situations, and improve focusing performance on difficult subjects.
2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCDThe Canon VIXIA HF S100’s 2.7-inch Multi-angle Vivid widescreen LCD provides an ultra-wide viewing angle for easy viewing from different directions. With a hard coat AR (Anti-Reflection) surface and improved color reproduction, the viewfinder delivers more accurate images.
Learn more about the Canon VIXIA HF S100
Model
Brand
Canon
Series
VIXIA Series
Model
VIXIA HF S100
Details
Type
High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder
Color
Black
Viewfinder
N/A
LCD
2.7" 211K
Shutter Speed
Movie: 1/2000, Still image: 1/500
Focusing System
Instant AF, Face Priority AF, TTL (through the lens) Minimum Focusing Distance: 10mm (wide) / 1m (tele) Focal Length f=6.4- 64mm (35mm equivalent: 43.5 - 435mm)
16:9: Approx. 6.01 Megapixels (3264 x 1840) 4:3 Approx. 8.59 Megapixels (3264 x 2456)
Optic
Optical Zoom
10X
Digital Zoom
200X
Filter Diameter
58mm
Image Stabilization
SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
Recording
Recording Media
Flash Memory
Memory Card Support
SDHC Card
Video Recording
Format: MPEG4-AVC / H.264
Frame Rate: 60i, 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)
Maximum Recording Time 32GB SDHC Memory Card (not supplied) LP (5 Mbps) 12 hours 15 minutes SP (7 Mbps) 9 hours 35 minutes XP+ (12 Mbps) 5 hours 45 minutes FXP (17 Mbps) 4 hours 10 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording MXP (24 Mbps) 2 hours 55 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
Audio Recording
Dolby Digital 2 channels (AC-3 2 ch)
Terminals
Connectors
USB Component (output) Composite (output) HDMI Mini Connector (output) 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
Features
Features
Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens Canon 1/2.6” 8.59 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording 24Mbps Recording SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer / Instant Autofocus Genuine Canon Face Detection 24p Cinema Mode / 30p Progressive Mode Built-in 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Video Snapshot Mode
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD) & Weight
2.8" x 2.7" x 5.4" (70 x 69 x 136mm) 1.1 lbs. (500g) (fully loaded)