Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS100 + 8GB vs Canon Mini DV MV730I

12specifications compared
8differ
4identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- FS100 + 8GB:1.07 MP
- Mini DV MV730I:0.8 MP
Optical zoom
- FS100 + 8GB:37x
- Mini DV MV730I:20x
Digital zoom
- FS100 + 8GB:2000x
- Mini DV MV730I:400x
Focal length range
- FS100 + 8GB:2.6 - 96.2 mm
- Mini DV MV730I:2.8 - 56 mm
Display diagonal
- FS100 + 8GB:6.86 cm (2.7")
- Mini DV MV730I:6.35 cm (2.5")
HDMI
- FS100 + 8GB:No
- Mini DV MV730I:Yes
Battery type
- FS100 + 8GB:BP-808
- Mini DV MV730I:BP-508, BP-535
I/O ports
- FS100 + 8GB:1x Direct Print
- Mini DV MV730I:USB Direct Print AV S-video

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Comparison of FS100 + 8GB, Mini DV MV730I
49 specifications	A Canon FS100 + 8GB View product	B Canon Mini DV MV730I View product
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	1.07 MP	0.8 MP
Sensor typeKnown for one	CCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor sizeKnown for one	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	710000 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	20x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	400x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 96.2 mm	2.8 - 56 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	41.7 - 1877 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mini-DV
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")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Display	LCD	LCD
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
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeDiffers	BP-808	BP-508, BP-535
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.75 h
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	60 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	124 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	260 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
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	8192 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 portsDiffers	1x Direct Print	USB Direct Print AV S-video
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	f/1.6
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi Media Card Secure Digital Card

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