Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver vs Canon XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 5identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:0.45 MP
    • XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black:2.37 MP
  • Sensor type
    • LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:CCD
    • XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
    • XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
  • Optical zoom
    • LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:37x
    • XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black:18x
  • Digital zoom
    • LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:2000x
    • XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black:1.5x
  • Focal length range
    • LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black:4.1 - 73.8 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:45.8 - 1695 mm
    • XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black:29.3 - 527.4 mm
  • Compatible memory cards
    • LEGRIA FS30 0.45 MP CCD Grey, Silver:SD
    • XF305 2.37 MP CMOS Black:SD, SDHC

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Comparison of FS30, XF305
58 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers0.45 MP2.37 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x18x
Digital zoomDiffers2000x1.5x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm4.1 - 73.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs45.8 - 1695 mm29.3 - 527.4 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 mm
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC
Focusingidentical
Normal focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.02 - 1 m
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/18 - 1/2000 s
Shutter speed (photo)Known for one1/500 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutter speed (video)Known for one1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")10.2 cm (4")
DisplayLCDLCD
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1550000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.57"
Cameraidentical
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum illuminationKnown for one1.3 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 fps
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
XLR inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-5 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55.8 mm394 mm
DepthDiffers121.9 mm180 mm
HeightDiffers58.4 mm192 mm
WeightDiffers286 g2.7 kg
Other features3 differ
Horizontal resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 lines
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2 - 5.21.6 - 22
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto focusYesYes
Flash memoryDiffers8192 MB32768 MB
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.8 W9 W
SpotlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneTTLUnknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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