Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS 46 vs Canon HF-M41 Value Up Kit

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 6identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • FS 46:0.8 MP
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:2.37 MP
  • Sensor type
    • FS 46:CCD
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • FS 46:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
  • Optical zoom
    • FS 46:37x
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:10x
  • Digital zoom
    • FS 46:2000x
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:200x
  • Focal length range
    • FS 46:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:6.1 - 61 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • FS 46:40.5 - 1676 mm
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:43.6 - 436 mm
  • Camera shutter speed
    • FS 46:1/6 - 1/2000 s
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:1/2 - 1/2000 s

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Comparison of FS 46, HF-M41 Value Up Kit
91 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers0.8 MP2.37 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.07 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.07 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x10x
Digital zoomDiffers2000x200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm6.1 - 61 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs40.5 - 1676 mm43.6 - 436 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 mm
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source436 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43.6 mm
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Flash memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.01 m
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/6 - 1/2000 s1/2 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230000 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24"
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHandheld camcorder
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Minimum illuminationDiffers4 lx1.3 lx
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC DV III
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Image quality adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBrightness, Colour depth, Contrast, Sharpness
Self-timer delayKnown for one10 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p
Pre-recordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP+
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs640 x 480,1024 x 7681920 x 1080
Continuous shooting modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HistogramKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC3
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.9 h
Battery life (max)Differs3.45 h2.2 h
Battery typeBP-808BP-808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers53 mm74 mm
DepthDiffers122 mm137 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm71 mm
WeightDiffers220 g360 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
ArtKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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