Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom vs Canon LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 2identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:1.07 MP
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:3.89 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:37x
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:15x
  • Digital zoom
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:2000x
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:300x
  • Focal length range
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:4.1 - 61.5 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:41.5 - 1536 mm
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:39.5 - 592.5 mm
  • Camcorder tape type
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:Mini-DV
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:No
  • Camera shutter speed
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:1 - 2000 s
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:1 - 1/2000 s

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Comparison of FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom, HF20
62 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers1.07 MP3.89 MP
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCMOS
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.31 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.99 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x15x
Digital zoomDiffers2000x300x
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm4.1 - 61.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs41.5 - 1536 mm39.5 - 592.5 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory card, NAND
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camcorder tape typeDiffersMini-DVNo
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1 - 2000 s1 - 1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source211000 pixels
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHandheld camcorder
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 lx
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
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 pixels
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2304 x 1296 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2304 x 1296 2100 x 1575 1600 x 1200 640 x 480
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-809
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 g
Other featuresidentical
ArtKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SportsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpotlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1600 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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