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Canon LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder vs Canon LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 25identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:1.07 MP
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:3.89 MP
  • Sensor type
    • LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:CCD
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
  • Effective megapixels (image)
    • LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:0.8 MP
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:3.31 MP
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:0.71 MP
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:2.99 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:37x
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:15x
  • Digital zoom
    • LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:2000x
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:300x
  • Focal length range
    • LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • LEGRIA HF20 Handheld camcorder:4.1 - 61.5 mm

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Comparison of FS21, HF20
68 specifications
Image sensor5 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers1.07 MP3.89 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Effective megapixels (image)Differs0.8 MP3.31 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs0.71 MP2.99 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x15x
Digital zoomDiffers2000x300x
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm4.1 - 61.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs41.7 - 1877 mm39.5 - 592.5 mm
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers16 GB32 GB
Flash memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Tungsten, DaylightAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten
Flash1 differ
Built-in flashDiffersNoYes
Display1 differ
Display resolution (numeric)Differs123000 pixels211000 pixels
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers1.5 lx0.4 lx
Image processorKnown for oneDIGIC DV IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Still image2 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1152 x 864 pixels2304 x 1296 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs1152 x 864, 1152 x 648, 640 x 4802304 x 1296 2100 x 1575 1600 x 1200 640 x 480
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital 2.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers01
HDMIDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.58 h1.75 h
Battery typeDiffersBP-808BP-809
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55 mm70 mm
DepthDiffers121 mm124 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm62 mm
WeightDiffers225 g340 g
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TwilightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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

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