Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon XA 20 Shoulder camcorder vs JVC GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 20identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:3.09 MP
    • GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:12.8 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84")
    • GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
  • Optical zoom
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:20x
    • GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:10x
  • Digital zoom
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:400x
    • GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:64x
  • Focal length range
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:3.67 - 73.4 mm
    • GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:3.76 - 37.6 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:26.8 - 576 mm
    • GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:29.5 - 295 mm
  • Filter size
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:58 mm
    • GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:46 mm
  • Memory slots
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:2
    • GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:1

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84 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.09 MP12.8 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84")25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one2.91 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x10x
Digital zoomDiffers400x64x
Focal length rangeDiffers3.67 - 73.4 mm3.76 - 37.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs26.8 - 576 mm29.5 - 295 mm
Filter sizeDiffers58 mm46 mm
Wide angle lens systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers21
Focusingidentical
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6400
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, TungstenAuto, Manual
Flashidentical
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shoe mounting pointKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers8.89 cm (3.5")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460000 pixels
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersShoulder camcorderHandheld camcorder
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2,10 s
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum illuminationKnown for one0.1 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 x 176,640 x 360,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, MPEG4AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Supported video modesKnown for one1080p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for one28 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 x 3000, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, LPCM, MP4
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 5.1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCM digital audioKnown for one16-bit/48 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMIDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
XLR inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Charging sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one7.4 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers109 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers182 mm183 mm
HeightDiffers84 mm76 mm
WeightDiffers765 g500 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePixela Everio MediaBrowser 4
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, MOV, MP4
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.24"Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source

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