Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS37 + 4GB SD + Case vs Canon Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 16identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • FS37 + 4GB SD + Case:0.8 MP
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:2.39 MP
  • Sensor type
    • FS37 + 4GB SD + Case:CCD
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • FS37 + 4GB SD + Case:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:25.4 / 5.5 mm (1 / 5.5")
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • FS37 + 4GB SD + Case:0.54 MP
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:1.56 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • FS37 + 4GB SD + Case:37x
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:20x
  • Digital zoom
    • FS37 + 4GB SD + Case:200x
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:400x
  • Focal length range
    • FS37 + 4GB SD + Case:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:3 - 60 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • FS37 + 4GB SD + Case:40.5 - 1676 mm
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:40 - 800 mm

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Comparison of FS37 + 4GB SD + Case, Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD
58 specifications
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers0.8 MP2.39 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")25.4 / 5.5 mm (1 / 5.5")
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs0.54 MP1.56 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x20x
Digital zoomDiffers200x400x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm3 - 60 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs40.5 - 1676 mm40 - 800 mm
Storageidentical
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 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, Daylight, Incandescent, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/6 - 1/2000 s1/2 - 1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayLCDLCD
Camera1 differ
Self-timer delay10 s10 s
Minimum illuminationDiffers1.1 lx0.4 lx
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Photo modeYesYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Grey
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image1 differ
Still image resolution(s)Differs640 x 480,1024 x 768640 x 480,1600 x 1200,1920 x 1080
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio dubbingNoNo
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 jackYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DV portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs3.35 h1.41 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-2L5
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55 mm60 mm
DepthDiffers221 mm124 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm64 mm
WeightDiffers225 g270 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 output11
Auto focusYesYes
Manual focusYesYes
Night modeYesYes
SportsYesYes
SpotlightYesYes
Video out11
ArtKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FaderKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one4096 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
SnapshotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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