Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS100 + 8GB vs JVC GC-FM1A camcorder

16specifications compared
12differ
4identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- FS100 + 8GB:1.07 MP
- GC-FM1A camcorder:8.17 MP
Sensor type
- FS100 + 8GB:CCD
- GC-FM1A camcorder:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- FS100 + 8GB:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- GC-FM1A camcorder:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Optical zoom
- FS100 + 8GB:37x
- GC-FM1A camcorder:0x
Digital zoom
- FS100 + 8GB:2000x
- GC-FM1A camcorder:4x
Display diagonal
- FS100 + 8GB:6.86 cm (2.7")
- GC-FM1A camcorder:5.08 cm (2")
Product colour
- FS100 + 8GB:Silver
- GC-FM1A camcorder:Blue
HDMI
- FS100 + 8GB:No
- GC-FM1A camcorder:Yes

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Comparison of FS100 + 8GB, GC-FM1A
52 specifications	A Canon FS100 + 8GB View product	B JVC GC-FM1A camcorder Model GC-FM1A View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	1.07 MP	8.17 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	710000 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	0x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	4x
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
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
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")	5.08 cm (2")
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Blue
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
Wind filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	58 mm	53 mm
DepthDiffers	60 mm	17 mm
HeightDiffers	124 mm	97 mm
WeightDiffers	260 g	95 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Cable typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
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 portsKnown for one	1x Direct Print	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1440 x 1080 pixels
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps

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