Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA FS300 vs Canon VIXIA HF M31

23specifications compared
13differ
10identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA FS300:0.45 MP
- VIXIA HF M31:3.89 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA FS300:CCD
- VIXIA HF M31:CMOS
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA FS300:37x
- VIXIA HF M31:15x
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA FS300:2000x
- VIXIA HF M31:300x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA FS300:2.6 - 96.2 mm
- VIXIA HF M31:4.1 - 61.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- LEGRIA FS300:45.8 - 1695 mm
- VIXIA HF M31:39.5 - 592.5 mm
Minimum illumination
- LEGRIA FS300:1.3 lx
- VIXIA HF M31:0.4 lx
Product colour
- LEGRIA FS300:Silver
- VIXIA HF M31:Black

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Comparison of FS300, VIXIA HF M31
48 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA FS300 Model FS300 View product	B Canon VIXIA HF M31 View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0.45 MP	3.89 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor size	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	15x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	300x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 96.2 mm	4.1 - 61.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	45.8 - 1695 mm	39.5 - 592.5 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 mm
Focusingidentical
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.01 - 1 m
White balanceidentical
Indoor white balanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Outdoor white balanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers	1.3 lx	0.4 lx
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
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 microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Composite video out	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Video recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.25 h
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BP-808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	55.9 mm	68 mm
DepthDiffers	122 mm	123 mm
HeightDiffers	58.4 mm	60 mm
WeightDiffers	314 g	380 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pixela ImageMixer 3SE
Other features1 differ
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32768 MB
Power consumption (typical)Differs	1.8 W	3.5 W
Sports	Yes	Yes
Spotlight	Yes	Yes
TwilightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1 - 1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source

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