Product comparison · 2 camcorders

BenQ M21 5 MP CMOS Black vs Canon LEGRIA FS300

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- M21 5 MP CMOS Black:5 MP
- LEGRIA FS300:0.45 MP
Sensor type
- M21 5 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
- LEGRIA FS300:CCD
Optical sensor size
- M21 5 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5")
- LEGRIA FS300:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- M21 5 MP CMOS Black:5x
- LEGRIA FS300:37x
Digital zoom
- M21 5 MP CMOS Black:4x
- LEGRIA FS300:2000x
Focal length range
- M21 5 MP CMOS Black:6.8 - 34 mm
- LEGRIA FS300:2.6 - 96.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- M21 5 MP CMOS Black:35 - 175 mm
- LEGRIA FS300:45.8 - 1695 mm
Compatible memory cards
- M21 5 MP CMOS Black:SD, SDHC
- LEGRIA FS300:SD

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Comparison of M21, FS300
44 specifications	A BenQ M21 5 MP CMOS Black Model M21 View product	B Canon LEGRIA FS300 Model FS300 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	5 MP	0.45 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	5x	37x
Digital zoomDiffers	4x	2000x
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.8 - 34 mm	2.6 - 96.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	35 - 175 mm	45.8 - 1695 mm
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	SD
Maximum memory card size	32 GB	32 GB
Focusingidentical
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	0.3 - ∞	Unknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
Indoor white balanceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor white balanceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/8000 - 2 s	1 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.62 cm (3")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC
Still imageidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	116 mm	55.9 mm
DepthDiffers	53 mm	122 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	58.4 mm
WeightDiffers	310 g	314 g
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	3.7VDC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 W
SportsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpotlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 lx

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