Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder vs Canon VIXIA HG21

32specifications compared
21differ
11identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder:0.8 MP
- VIXIA HG21:3.3 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder:CCD
- VIXIA HG21:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- VIXIA HG21:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder:35x
- VIXIA HG21:12x
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder:1000x
- VIXIA HG21:200x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder:2.6 - 91 mm
- VIXIA HG21:4.8 - 57 mm
Internal storage capacity
- LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder:0 GB
- VIXIA HG21:120 GB
Compatible memory cards
- LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder:Not supported
- VIXIA HG21:SD, SDHC

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Comparison of DC220, VIXIA HG21
75 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA DC220 Handheld camcorder Model DC220 View product	B Canon VIXIA HG21 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0.8 MP	3.3 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one	0.54 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	0.4 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	35x	12x
Digital zoomDiffers	1000x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lensKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 91 mm	4.8 - 57 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 mm
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	0 GB	120 GB
Camcorder media typeKnown for one	Optical disc	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Not supported	SD, SDHC
Disc types supportedKnown for one	DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.1 m
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 m
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Flash1 differ
Built-in flashDiffers	No	Yes
Built-in lightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/6 - 1/2000 s	1/2 - 1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display	LCD	LCD
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)	123000 pixels	123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen size	0.27"	0.27"
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeKnown for one	Handheld camcorder	Unknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delayKnown for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationDiffers	1.1 lx	0.2 lx
Image processorKnown for one	DIGIC DV II	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo effectsKnown for one	Neutral, Vivid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one	1024 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	640 x 480	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	0	1
HDMIDiffers	No	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
S-Video outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeDiffers	BP-208	BP-807
Video recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	54 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	128 mm	139 mm
HeightDiffers	90 mm	77 mm
WeightDiffers	405 g	540 g
Other featuresidentical
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2 - 5	Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Sports	Yes	Yes
Spotlight	Yes	Yes
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1440 pixels
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Auto exposureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	f/1.8-3.0 mm
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TTL
Manual exposureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.8 W
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pixela ImageMixer 3SE

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