Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver vs Canon VIXIA HF S21

27specifications compared
15differ
12identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:0.45 MP
- VIXIA HF S21:8.59 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:CCD
- VIXIA HF S21:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- VIXIA HF S21:25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:37x
- VIXIA HF S21:10x
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:2000x
- VIXIA HF S21:200x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:2.6 - 96.2 mm
- VIXIA HF S21:6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:45.8 - 1695 mm
- VIXIA HF S21:43.5 - 435 mm
Compatible memory cards
- LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:SD
- VIXIA HF S21:SD, SDHC

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Comparison of FS30, VIXIA HF S21
39 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver Model FS30 View product	B Canon VIXIA HF S21 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0.45 MP	8.59 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 96.2 mm	6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	45.8 - 1695 mm	43.5 - 435 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58 mm
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Flashidentical
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (photo)	1/500 s	1/500 s
Shutter speed (video)	1/2000 s	1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	8.89 cm (3.5")
Display	LCD	LCD
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers	1.3 lx	0.3 lx
Photo modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264
Analog signal format system	NTSC	NTSC
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BP-808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	55.8 mm	75 mm
DepthDiffers	121.9 mm	140 mm
HeightDiffers	58.4 mm	74 mm
WeightDiffers	286 g	460 g
Other features1 differ
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2 - 5.2	1.8 - 3
Interface	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Focus	TTL	TTL
Sports	Yes	Yes
Flash memoryKnown for one	8192 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	1.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Grey, Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source

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