Product comparison · 2 camcorders

3M CP40 5 MP White vs Canon HF R27

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 10identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • CP40 5 MP White:5 MP
    • HF R27:1.47 MP
  • Image stabilizer
    • CP40 5 MP White:No
    • HF R27:Yes
  • Internal storage capacity
    • CP40 5 MP White:0.014 GB
    • HF R27:8 GB
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • CP40 5 MP White:4:3
    • HF R27:4:3, 16:9
  • Product colour
    • CP40 5 MP White:White
    • HF R27:Black
  • Video formats supported
    • CP40 5 MP White:H.264, MP4
    • HF R27:AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
  • Supported video modes
    • CP40 5 MP White:720p
    • HF R27:1080i
  • Maximum image resolution
    • CP40 5 MP White:3264 x 2448 pixels
    • HF R27:2016 x 1512 pixels

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Comparison of CP40, HF R27
86 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers5 MP1.47 MP
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCMOS
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.41 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.47 MP
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000x
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 - 60 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.2 - 1154 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 mm
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1154 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.2 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers0.014 GB8 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camera file systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDCF 2.0, Exif 2.2
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.01 m
Macro focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 m
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Custom modes, Daylight, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (video)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/25 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230000 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHandheld camcorder
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:34:3, 16:9
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 lx
Camera playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMovie, Single image
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, MP4AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
Supported video modesDiffers720p1080i
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP+
Still image2 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers3264 x 2448 pixels2016 x 1512 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080
Image formats supportedDiffersJPGEXIF, JPG
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB AUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 V
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-110
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm60 mm
DepthDiffers24 mm121 mm
HeightDiffers62 mm61 mm
WeightDiffers159 g270 g
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory card includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Wireless connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 - 3.6
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
AV outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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