Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder vs JVC GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder

29specifications compared
15differ
14identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder:9.84 MP
- GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:12 MP
Image stabilizer
- Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder:No
- GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:Yes
Compatible memory cards
- Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder:SD, SDHC
- GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal
- Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder:10.2 cm (4")
- GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:7.62 cm (3")
Viewfinder screen size
- Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder:0.52"
- GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:0.24"
Camcorder type
- Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder:Handheld camcorder
- GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:Shoulder camcorder
Video formats supported
- Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder:MPEG2
- GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
HDMI
- Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder:Yes
- GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:No

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Comparison of C300, GY-HM70E
69 specifications	A Canon Cinema EOS C300 Handheld camcorder Model C300 View product	B JVC GY-HM70E camcorder Shoulder camcorder Model GY-HM70E View product
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	9.84 MP	12 MP
Optical sensor sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	8.29 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10x
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200x
Image stabilizerDiffers	No	Yes
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.76 - 37.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.5 - 476 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Interchangeable lensKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Canon EF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto/Manual
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00025 - 0.5 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	10.2 cm (4")	7.62 cm (3")
Display aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230000 pixels
Viewfinder1 differ
Viewfinder screen sizeDiffers	0.52"	0.24"
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeDiffers	Handheld camcorder	Shoulder camcorder
Image processorKnown for one	DIGIC DV III	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Video resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels	720 x 576,1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffers	MPEG2	AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	XLR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMIDiffers	Yes	No
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 V
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-5 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 60%	35 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	133 mm	227 mm
DepthDiffers	179 mm	476 mm
HeightDiffers	171 mm	232 mm
WeightDiffers	1.43 kg	3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RCA, USB
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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