Product comparison · 2 camcorders

BenQ M31 Handheld camcorder vs JVC GY-HMZ1U camcorder

26specifications compared
17differ
9identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- M31 Handheld camcorder:10 MP
- GY-HMZ1U camcorder:3.32 MP
Optical sensor size
- M31 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
- GY-HMZ1U camcorder:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Optical zoom
- M31 Handheld camcorder:10x
- GY-HMZ1U camcorder:5x
Digital zoom
- M31 Handheld camcorder:120x
- GY-HMZ1U camcorder:200x
Image stabilizer
- M31 Handheld camcorder:No
- GY-HMZ1U camcorder:Yes
Compatible memory cards
- M31 Handheld camcorder:SD, SDHC
- GY-HMZ1U camcorder:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Camera shutter speed
- M31 Handheld camcorder:1/2 - 1/4000 s
- GY-HMZ1U camcorder:1/2～1/4000
3D
- M31 Handheld camcorder:No
- GY-HMZ1U camcorder:Yes

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Comparison of M31, GY-HMZ1U
58 specifications	A BenQ M31 Handheld camcorder Model M31 View product	B JVC GY-HMZ1U camcorder Model GY-HMZ1U View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	10 MP	3.32 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	5x
Digital zoomDiffers	120x	200x
Image stabilizerDiffers	No	Yes
Focal length rangeKnown for one	3.58 - 3.64 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/2 - 1/4000 s	1/2～1/4000
Displayidentical
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	920000 pixels
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Camcorder typeKnown for one	Handheld camcorder	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black
Video2 differ
Video resolutionsDiffers	848 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffers	MOV	AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
Capture modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EP, SP
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image1 differ
Image formats supportedDiffers	EXIF, JPG	JPG, MPO
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one	4608 x 3456 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	3648 x 2048,3648 x 2432,3648 x 2736,4608 x 3456	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
XLR inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
S-Video outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 V
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	CA-NP40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	123.5 mm	134 mm
DepthDiffers	55 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	59.2 mm	153 mm
WeightDiffers	330 g	1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI, USB	AV, HDMI, USB
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 - 2.28
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JVC 3D Twin HD GT
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 W
Focusingidentical
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one	0.1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	0.1 - ∞	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source

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