Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA FS300 vs Samsung HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black

12specifications compared
8differ
4identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA FS300:0.45 MP
- HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:4.7 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA FS300:CCD
- HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA FS300:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA FS300:37x
- HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:20x
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA FS300:2000x
- HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:220x
Compatible memory cards
- LEGRIA FS300:SD
- HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:SD, SDHC
Product colour
- LEGRIA FS300:Silver
- HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:Black
Weight
- LEGRIA FS300:314 g
- HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:272 g

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Comparison of FS300, HMX-204
32 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA FS300 Model FS300 View product	B Samsung HMX-204 4.7 MP CMOS Black Model HMX-204 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0.45 MP	4.7 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	20x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	220x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.6 - 96.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	45.8 - 1695 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1 - 1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	1.3 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 fps
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	55.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	122 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	58.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	314 g	272 g
Other featuresidentical
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	1.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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