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BenQ S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black vs JVC GZ-HM440AEU camcorder

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 11identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black:5 MP
    • GZ-HM440AEU camcorder:1.5 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black:25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5")
    • GZ-HM440AEU camcorder:25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
  • Digital zoom
    • S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black:4x
    • GZ-HM440AEU camcorder:200x
  • Image stabilizer
    • S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black:No
    • GZ-HM440AEU camcorder:Yes
  • Compatible memory cards
    • S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black:SD, SDHC
    • GZ-HM440AEU camcorder:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Maximum memory card size
    • S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black:32 GB
    • GZ-HM440AEU camcorder:64 GB
  • Memory slots
    • S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black:2
    • GZ-HM440AEU camcorder:1
  • Built-in flash
    • S21 5 MP CMOS Full HD Black:Yes
    • GZ-HM440AEU camcorder:No

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Comparison of S21, GZ-HM440AEU
61 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers5 MP1.5 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5")25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40x
Digital zoomDiffers4x200x
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 - 116 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 - 1680 mm
Storage3 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slotsDiffers21
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one0.016 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one1.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAperture priority AE
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNight, Spotlight
ISO sensitivityKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, TungstenAuto, Manual
Flash1 differ
Built-in flashDiffersYesNo
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")6.86 cm (2.7")
Cameraidentical
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCzech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Video2 differ
Video resolutionsDiffers320 x 240,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080640 x 480,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, MOVH.264, MPEG4
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Still image2 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers4608 x 3456 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs2048 x 1536,2592 x 1944,3200 x 2400640 x 480,1920 x 1080
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Continuous shooting modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95.2 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBN-VG114
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers50.3 mm50.5 mm
DepthDiffers112 mm110.5 mm
HeightDiffers59.5 mm55 mm
WeightDiffers225 g195 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersAV, HDMI, USBAV, USB
Hand strapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 - 6.3
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 W
Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Internal memoryKnown for one9.9 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/8000 - 1/2 sUnknown — not stated by the source

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