Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon FS406 + 4GB SD vs Canon HF R27

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 16identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:0.8 MP
    • HF R27:1.47 MP
  • Sensor type
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:CCD
    • HF R27:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
    • HF R27:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:0.54 MP
    • HF R27:1.47 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:37x
    • HF R27:20x
  • Digital zoom
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:2000x
    • HF R27:1000x
  • Focal length range
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • HF R27:3 - 60 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:40.5 - 1676 mm
    • HF R27:41.2 - 1154 mm

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Comparison of FS406 + 4GB SD, HF R27
109 specifications
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers0.8 MP1.47 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.41 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs0.54 MP1.47 MP
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one800000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x20x
Digital zoomDiffers2000x1000x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm3 - 60 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs40.5 - 1676 mm41.2 - 1154 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 mm
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1154 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.2 mm
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camera file systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDCF 2.0, Exif 2.2
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Closest focusing distance0.01 m0.01 m
Macro focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 m
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Scene modesKnown for oneBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, DaylightAuto, Custom modes, Daylight, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (video)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/25 s
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/6 - 1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Differs123000 pixels230000 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHandheld camcorder
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Minimum illuminationDiffers4 lx0.4 lx
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camera playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMovie, Single image
Photo modeYesYes
Self-timer delayKnown for one10 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Image processorKnown for oneDIGIC DV IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo effectsKnown for oneBlack&White, Mosaic, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Videoidentical
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP+
Pre-recordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Still image2 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels2016 x 1512 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs640 x 480,1024 x 7681920 x 1080
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEXIF, JPG
HistogramKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby DigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
PictBridgeDiffersYesNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMIDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outNoNo
DV portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 V
Battery typeDiffersBP-808BP-110
Battery life (max)Known for one3.45 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers53 mm60 mm
DepthDiffers122 mm121 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm61 mm
WeightDiffers220 g270 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory card includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for onePIXELA ImageMixerTM (SD) Video Browser v1 Transfer Utility v1Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Wireless connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2 - 5.21.8 - 3.6
InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0
AV outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto focusYesYes
Manual focusYesYes
Cable typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FaderKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneTTLUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SnapshotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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