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