Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA FS406 vs Canon HF M406

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 15identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • LEGRIA FS406:0.8 MP
    • HF M406:2.37 MP
  • Sensor type
    • LEGRIA FS406:CCD
    • HF M406:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • LEGRIA FS406:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
    • HF M406:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
  • Optical zoom
    • LEGRIA FS406:37x
    • HF M406:10x
  • Digital zoom
    • LEGRIA FS406:2000x
    • HF M406:40x
  • Focal length range
    • LEGRIA FS406:2.6 - 96.2 mm
    • HF M406:6.1 - 61 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • LEGRIA FS406:40.5 - 1676 mm
    • HF M406:43.6 - 436 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • LEGRIA FS406:0.1 m
    • HF M406:0.10 m

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Comparison of FS406, HF M406
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LEGRIA FS406

Model FS406

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Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers0.8 MP2.37 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one0.54 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers37x10x
Digital zoomDiffers2000x40x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers2.6 - 96.2 mm6.1 - 61 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs40.5 - 1676 mm43.6 - 436 mm
Storageidentical
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusing1 differ
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.1 m0.10 m
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, DaylightAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashNoNo
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/6 - 1/2000 s1/2 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHandheld camcorder
Self-timer delay10 s10 s
Minimum illuminationDiffers1.1 lx1.3 lx
Photo effectsKnown for oneBlack&White, Mosaic, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby DigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
DV portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs3.75 h2.10 h
Battery typeBP-808BP-808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers53 mm74 mm
DepthDiffers122 mm131 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm71 mm
WeightDiffers220 g350 g
Other featuresidentical
Auto focusYesYes
Manual focusYesYes
SportsYesYes
SpotlightYesYes
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for onePIXELA ImageMixerTM Video Browser v1 Transfer Utility v1Unknown — not stated by the source

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