Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS306 + 4GB vs JVC GZ-HM400EU camcorder

28specifications compared
19differ
9identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- FS306 + 4GB:0 MP
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:10.3 MP
Sensor type
- FS306 + 4GB:CCD
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- FS306 + 4GB:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:25.4 / 2.33 mm (1 / 2.33")
Optical zoom
- FS306 + 4GB:37x
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:10x
Digital zoom
- FS306 + 4GB:2000x
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:200x
Focal length range
- FS306 + 4GB:2.6 - 96.2 mm
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:6.7 - 67 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- FS306 + 4GB:40.5 - 1676 mm
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:48.5 - 485 mm
Flash memory
- FS306 + 4GB:4 GB
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:32 GB

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Comparison of FS306 + 4GB, GZ-HM400EU
56 specifications	A Canon FS306 + 4GB View product	B JVC GZ-HM400EU camcorder Model GZ-HM400EU View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0 MP	10.3 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 2.33 mm (1 / 2.33")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	0.54 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	37x	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	2000x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 96.2 mm	6.7 - 67 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	40.5 - 1676 mm	48.5 - 485 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 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
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1/6 - 1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	7.11 cm (2.8")
Display	LCD	LCD
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Self-timer delayKnown for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	1.1 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo effectsKnown for one	Neutral, Skin tones, Vivid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black, Silver
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	640 x 480,1024 x 768	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.35 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	BP-808	BN-VF815
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	55 mm	67 mm
DepthDiffers	121 mm	135 mm
HeightDiffers	59 mm	72 mm
WeightDiffers	225 g	400 g
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Other features2 differ
Cable typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0, AV	USB 2.0
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputDiffers	1	Yes
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
FaderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	TTL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
SnapshotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sports	Yes	Yes
Spotlight	Yes	Yes
Video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 - 4.5
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
TwilightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto, Manual
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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