Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS 305 vs Canon HF G10

23specifications compared
13differ
10identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- FS 305:0.8 MP
- HF G10:2.37 MP
Sensor type
- FS 305:CCD
- HF G10:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- FS 305:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- HF G10:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Optical zoom
- FS 305:37x
- HF G10:10x
Digital zoom
- FS 305:1800x
- HF G10:40x
Focal length range
- FS 305:2.6 - 96.2 mm
- HF G10:4.25 - 42.5 mm
Compatible memory cards
- FS 305:SD, SDHC
- HF G10:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Camera shutter speed
- FS 305:1/6 - 1/2000 s
- HF G10:1/2 - 1/2000 s

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Comparison of FS 305, HF G10
46 specifications	A Canon FS 305 View product	B Canon HF G10 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0.8 MP	2.37 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2370000 pixels
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	1800x	40x
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 96.2 mm	4.25 - 42.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.4 - 304 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58 mm
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Focusingidentical
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.20 m
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/6 - 1/2000 s	1/2 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	8.89 cm (3.5")
Display	LCD	LCD
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260000 pixels
Cameraidentical
Self-timer delay	10 s	10 s
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	1.1 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Still image1 differ
Still image resolution(s)Differs	640 x 480,1024 x 768	1920 x 1080
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 quantity	1	1
DV portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type	BP-808	BP-808
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.35 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	55 mm	77 mm
DepthDiffers	121 mm	161 mm
HeightDiffers	59 mm	77 mm
WeightKnown for one	225 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	10/8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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