Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder vs Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder

53specifications compared
29differ
24identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:1.07 MP
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:2.96 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:CCD
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
Effective megapixels (image)
- LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:0.8 MP
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:2.76 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)
- LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:0.71 MP
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:2.07 MP
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:37x
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:10x
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:2000x
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:200x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder:2.6 - 96.2 mm
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:6.1 - 61 mm

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Comparison of FS21, HV40
69 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA FS21 Handheld camcorder Model FS21 View product	B Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder Model HV40 View product
Image sensor5 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	1.07 MP	2.96 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
Effective megapixels (image)Differs	0.8 MP	2.76 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs	0.71 MP	2.07 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 96.2 mm	6.1 - 61 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	41.7 - 1877 mm	43.6 - 436 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 mm
Storage4 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	0 GB
Camcorder media typeDiffers	Memory card, NAND	Memory card, Videotape
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	MiniSD
Disc types supported	No	No
Camcorder tape typeDiffers	No	HDV
Flash memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual	Auto/Manual
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Tungsten, Daylight	Fluorescent H, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Daylight, Fluorescent
Flash1 differ
Built-in flashDiffers	No	Yes
Built-in lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speed	1 - 1/2000 s	1 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	123000 pixels	211000 pixels
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.27"
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Camcorder type	Handheld camcorder	Handheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationDiffers	1.5 lx	0.2 lx
Image processor	DIGIC DV II	DIGIC DV II
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Photo mode	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image2 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	1152 x 864 pixels	2048 x 1536 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs	1152 x 864, 1152 x 648, 640 x 480	640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
PictBridge	Yes	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	0	1
HDMIDiffers	No	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DV portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
S-Video out	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs	3.58 h	4.5 h
Battery typeDiffers	BP-808	BP-2L13
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	55 mm	88 mm
DepthDiffers	121 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	59 mm	82 mm
WeightDiffers	225 g	535 g
Other features1 differ
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0	USB 2.0, HDMI
Art	Yes	Yes
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sports	Yes	Yes
Spotlight	Yes	Yes
Video out	1	1
TwilightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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