Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS100 + 2GB vs JVC GZ-HD500S camcorder

14specifications compared
14differ
0identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- FS100 + 2GB:1.07 MP
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:1.37 MP
Sensor type
- FS100 + 2GB:CCD
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- FS100 + 2GB:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Optical zoom
- FS100 + 2GB:37x
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:20x
Digital zoom
- FS100 + 2GB:2000x
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:200x
Compatible memory cards
- FS100 + 2GB:SD, SDHC
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:microSDHC
Display diagonal
- FS100 + 2GB:6.86 cm (2.7")
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:0 mm (0")
Product colour
- FS100 + 2GB:Red
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:Black

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Comparison of FS100 + 2GB, GZ-HD500S
53 specifications	A Canon FS100 + 2GB View product	B JVC GZ-HD500S camcorder Model GZ-HD500S View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	1.07 MP	1.37 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	710000 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	20x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	200x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.6 - 96.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	41.7 - 1877 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	microSDHC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 GB
Focusingidentical
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1/6 - 1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	0 mm (0")
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	1.7 lx	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	Red	Black
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDMIDiffers	No	Yes
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
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	BP-808	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	58 mm	53 mm
DepthDiffers	60 mm	63 mm
HeightDiffers	124 mm	115 mm
WeightDiffers	260 g	305 g
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE	Pixela Everio MediaBrowser.
Other featuresidentical
Cable typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FaderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	2048 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	1x Direct Print	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	KONICA MINOLTA HD
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows.
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels

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