Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom vs Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 4identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:1.07 MP
    • LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:2.96 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:37x
    • LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:10x
  • Digital zoom
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:2000x
    • LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:200x
  • Focal length range
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:6.1 - 61 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:41.5 - 1536 mm
    • LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:43.6 - 436 mm
  • Camcorder tape type
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:Mini-DV
    • LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:HDV
  • Camera shutter speed
    • FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom:1 - 2000 s
    • LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:1 - 1/2000 s

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Comparison of FS21 1.07MP 16GB SDHC 45x Advanced Zoom, HV40
64 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers1.07 MP2.96 MP
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCMOS
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.76 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.07 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x10x
Digital zoomDiffers2000x200x
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm6.1 - 61 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs41.5 - 1536 mm43.6 - 436 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory card, Videotape
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMiniSD
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camcorder tape typeDiffersMini-DVHDV
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFluorescent H, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Daylight, Fluorescent
Flashidentical
Built-in flashYesYes
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1 - 2000 s1 - 1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
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
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.27"
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHandheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 lx
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC DV II
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536
Audioidentical
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
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DV portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source4.5 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-2L13
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source138 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source535 g
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0, HDMI
ArtKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto focusYesYes
Manual focusYesYes
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
Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Internal memoryKnown for one1600 MBUnknown — not stated by the source

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