The Canon HV10 has an upright design compared to the more common horizontal configuration of 
the Sony HC3. To be honest, I don’t like this style of camcorder, especially since the HV10 is too wide for my hand. I never did feel comfortable, even after adjusting the strap many times. I like camcorders that rest on the heel of your palm. Realize this is my preference—you may like the other style. That’s why we always stress you must do a hands-on with any camera or camcorder—especially with a price over a thousand bucks.
The camcorder is attractive, with dark gray and silver accents. It measures 2.2 x 4.1 x 4.2 (WHD in inches); as you can see, the camcorder is as deep as it is tall, making for an awkward grip IMHO. It weighs 15.5 ounces without battery and card, 17.8 ounces with. The front is dominated by a 10x optical zoom with a built-in lens cover. Also here is a flash for taking stills, an LED light to illuminate dark scenes and do double duty as an AF Assist lamp for stills, the Instant AF sensor, a door covering Firewire and component video outputs as well as A/V in/out.
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