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Canon XA 25 Handheld camcorder vs Canon HF G30

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 29identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Focal length range
    • XA 25 Handheld camcorder:26.8 - 576 mm
    • HF G30:3.67 - 73.4 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • XA 25 Handheld camcorder:28.8 - 576 mm
    • HF G30:26.8 - 576 mm
  • Maximum aperture number
    • XA 25 Handheld camcorder:8
    • HF G30:2.8
  • Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
    • XA 25 Handheld camcorder:600 mm
    • HF G30:576 mm
  • Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
    • XA 25 Handheld camcorder:10 mm
    • HF G30:26.8 mm
  • Video formats supported
    • XA 25 Handheld camcorder:AVCHD, MP4
    • HF G30:MP4
  • Supported video modes
    • XA 25 Handheld camcorder:1080p, 576i, 720p
    • HF G30:1080p, 720p
  • Maximum image resolution
    • XA 25 Handheld camcorder:2136 x 1362 pixels
    • HF G30:1920 x 1080 pixels

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Comparison of 25, HF G30
77 specifications
Image sensoridentical
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.07 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.91 MP
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers26.8 - 576 mm3.67 - 73.4 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs28.8 - 576 mm26.8 - 576 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Maximum aperture numberDiffers82.8
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs600 mm576 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs10 mm26.8 mm
Wide angle lens systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.230000 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.560000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24"
Cameraidentical
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC DV IV
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video3 differ
Video resolutionsDiffers640 x 360,1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 10801280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, MP4MP4
Supported video modesDiffers1080p, 576i, 720p1080p, 720p
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers2136 x 1362 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithiumLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-820
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers131 mm115 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm231 mm
HeightDiffers231 mm84 mm
WeightDiffers1.16 kg900 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hoodKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scene modesKnown for oneBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetUnknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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