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Canon DC 201 Handheld camcorder vs Canon High Definition Camcorder

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • DC 201 Handheld camcorder:0.8 MP
    • High Definition Camcorder:1.67 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • DC 201 Handheld camcorder:30x
    • High Definition Camcorder:20x
  • Focal length range
    • DC 201 Handheld camcorder:2.6 - 78 mm
    • High Definition Camcorder:4.5 - 90 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • DC 201 Handheld camcorder:49.8 - 1494 mm
    • High Definition Camcorder:32.5 - 650 mm
  • Camcorder tape type
    • DC 201 Handheld camcorder:No
    • High Definition Camcorder:Mini-DV
  • Display diagonal
    • DC 201 Handheld camcorder:6.86 cm (2.7")
    • High Definition Camcorder:7.11 cm (2.8")
  • Viewfinder screen size
    • DC 201 Handheld camcorder:0.27"
    • High Definition Camcorder:0.57"
  • Minimum illumination
    • DC 201 Handheld camcorder:1.1 lx
    • High Definition Camcorder:0.4 lx

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Comparison of 201, High Definition Camcorder
57 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers0.8 MP1.67 MP
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Optical sensor sizeKnown for one25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source156000 MP
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers30x20x
Digital zoomKnown for one800xUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 78 mm4.5 - 90 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs49.8 - 1494 mm32.5 - 650 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneOptical discUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for onexDUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for oneDVDUnknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeDiffersNoMini-DV
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")7.11 cm (2.8")
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source207000
Viewfinder1 differ
Viewfinder screen sizeDiffers0.27"0.57"
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source269000 pixels
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeKnown for oneHandheld camcorderUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delayKnown for one10 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationDiffers1.1 lx0.4 lx
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one1024 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-208Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers54 mm163 mm
DepthDiffers128 mm250 mm
HeightDiffers90 mm189 mm
WeightDiffers400 g2.03 kg
Other featuresidentical
ResolutionKnown for one1024 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3 - 1/16000 s

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