Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA DC411 vs Canon VIXIA HG21

33specifications compared
18differ
15identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA DC411:0.8 MP
- VIXIA HG21:3.3 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA DC411:CCD
- VIXIA HG21:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA DC411:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- VIXIA HG21:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA DC411:37x
- VIXIA HG21:12x
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA DC411:2000x
- VIXIA HG21:200x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA DC411:2.6 - 96.2 mm
- VIXIA HG21:4.8 - 57 mm
Filter size
- LEGRIA DC411:30.5 mm
- VIXIA HG21:37 mm
Camera shutter speed
- LEGRIA DC411:1/6 - 1/2000 s
- VIXIA HG21:1/2 - 1/2000 s

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Comparison of DC411, VIXIA HG21
67 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA DC411 Model DC411 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 (movie)Known for one	0.53 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	12x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 96.2 mm	4.8 - 57 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	30.5 mm	37 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	43.6 - 1613 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC
Focusingidentical
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
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	0.01 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Daylight, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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")
Display	LCD	LCD
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)	123000 pixels	123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen size	0.27"	0.27"
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers	1.1 lx	0.2 lx
Self-timer delayKnown for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo effectsKnown for one	Black&White, Mosaic, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio dubbingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
PictBridgeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeDiffers	1.48 h	46 h
Battery typeDiffers	NB-2LH	BP-807
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.2 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	66 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	123 mm	139 mm
HeightDiffers	90 mm	77 mm
WeightDiffers	380 g	540 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pixela ImageMixer 3SE
Other featuresidentical
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 output	1	1
Auto exposureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto focus	Yes	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 focus	Yes	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.8 W
Sports	Yes	Yes
Spotlight	Yes	Yes
Video out	1	1
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FaderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	640 x 480,1024 x 768	Unknown — not stated by the source

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