Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon XL H1 Shoulder camcorder vs Canon HF S11

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 13identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:1.67 MP
    • HF S11:8.59 MP
  • Sensor type
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:CCD
    • HF S11:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • HF S11:25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
  • Optical sensor resolution
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:1560000 pixels
    • HF S11:8.59 pixels
  • Optical zoom
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:20x
    • HF S11:10x
  • Focal length range
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:5.4 - 108 mm
    • HF S11:6.4 - 64 mm
  • Filter size
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:72 mm
    • HF S11:58 mm
  • Camcorder media type
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:Videotape
    • HF S11:Memory card, NAND

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Comparison of H1, HF S11
64 specifications
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers1.67 MP8.59 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.01 MP
Optical sensor resolutionDiffers1560000 pixels8.59 pixels
Number of CCDsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x10x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focal length rangeDiffers5.4 - 108 mm6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43.5 - 435 mm
Filter sizeDiffers72 mm58 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one3.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one1.6Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Camcorder media typeDiffersVideotapeMemory card, NAND
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Disc types supportedNoNo
Camcorder tape typeDiffersMini-DVNo
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
White balanceidentical
Indoor white balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Outdoor white balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash2 differ
Built-in flashDiffersNoYes
Built-in lightDiffersNoYes
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.1 cm (2.4")6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one215000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersShoulder camcorderHandheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 lx
3DNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
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 image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3264 x 2456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 3264 x 1840
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio dubbingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for onePCMUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
HDMIDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
DV portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S-Video inDiffersYesNo
S-Video outDiffersYesNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 h
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 g
Other featuresidentical
ArtKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SportsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpotlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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