Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS306 + 4GB vs Canon VIXIA HF S20

26specifications compared
18differ
8identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- FS306 + 4GB:0 MP
- VIXIA HF S20:6.01 MP
Sensor type
- FS306 + 4GB:CCD
- VIXIA HF S20:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- FS306 + 4GB:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- VIXIA HF S20:25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Effective megapixels (movie)
- FS306 + 4GB:0.54 MP
- VIXIA HF S20:8590000 MP
Optical zoom
- FS306 + 4GB:37x
- VIXIA HF S20:10x
Digital zoom
- FS306 + 4GB:2000x
- VIXIA HF S20:200x
Focal length range
- FS306 + 4GB:2.6 - 96.2 mm
- VIXIA HF S20:6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- FS306 + 4GB:40.5 - 1676 mm
- VIXIA HF S20:43.5 - 435 mm

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Comparison of FS306 + 4GB, VIXIA HF S20
49 specifications	A Canon FS306 + 4GB View product	B Canon VIXIA HF S20 View product
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0 MP	6.01 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs	0.54 MP	8590000 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	200x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 96.2 mm	6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	40.5 - 1676 mm	43.5 - 435 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58 mm
Storage1 differ
Flash memoryDiffers	4 GB	32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC
Focusingidentical
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	0.001 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash1 differ
Built-in flashDiffers	No	Yes
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/6 - 1/2000 s	1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	8.89 cm (3.5")
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Self-timer delayKnown for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationDiffers	1.1 lx	0.3 lx
Photo effectsKnown for one	Neutral, Skin tones, Vivid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	640 x 480,1024 x 768	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DV portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.35 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	55 mm	75 mm
DepthDiffers	121 mm	74 mm
HeightDiffers	59 mm	140 mm
WeightDiffers	225 g	460 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Cable typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0, AV	Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FaderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	TTL	Unknown — not stated by the source
SnapshotKnown for one	Yes	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
Video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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