Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA FS300 vs Canon HF M31 + 4GB SD

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • LEGRIA FS300:0.45 MP
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:3.89 MP
  • Sensor type
    • LEGRIA FS300:CCD
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • LEGRIA FS300:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
  • Optical zoom
    • LEGRIA FS300:37x
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:15x
  • Digital zoom
    • LEGRIA FS300:2000x
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:300x
  • Focal length range
    • LEGRIA FS300:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:4.1 - 61.5 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • LEGRIA FS300:45.8 - 1695 mm
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:39.5 - 711 mm
  • Compatible memory cards
    • LEGRIA FS300:SD
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:SD, SDHC

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Comparison of FS300, HF M31 + 4GB SD
55 specifications
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LEGRIA FS300

Model FS300

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Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers0.45 MP3.89 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2990000 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x15x
Digital zoomDiffers2000x300x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm4.1 - 61.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs45.8 - 1695 mm39.5 - 711 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC
Maximum memory card size32 GB32 GB
Focusingidentical
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 m
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1 - 1/2000 s1/2 - 1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayLCDLCD
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers1.3 lx0.4 lx
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2304 x 1296
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby DigitalDolby Digital 5.1
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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 quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone 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)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55.9 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers122 mm123 mm
HeightDiffers58.4 mm60 mm
WeightDiffers314 g320 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Music Transfer
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto exposureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTTL
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeYesYes
SportsYesYes
SpotlightYesYes
Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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