Light and compact the Canon VIXIA HF100 gives AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format recording with the ease and benefits of Flash Memory. The VIXIA HF100's has features such as a 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II Image Processor, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus, 2.7-inch Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD as well as 12x HD video zoom lens.

The HF100 supports four record modes: 5, 7, 12, and 17Mbps. Record bit rates of 5, 7, and 12 support 1440 x 1080, while the highest bit rate of 17Mbps supports 1920 x 1080. In addition, the HF100 supports three frame rates: 60I, 30P, and 24P. It also provides a Cinema mode that when used with frame rate of 24P simulates film.