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Canon XL H1 Shoulder camcorder vs Samsung SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 7identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:1.67 MP
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:0.8 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
  • Optical sensor resolution
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:1560000 pixels
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:80000 pixels
  • Optical zoom
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:20x
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:52x
  • Image stabilizer
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:Yes
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:No
  • Focal length range
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:5.4 - 108 mm
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:1.8 - 2.4 mm
  • Filter size
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:72 mm
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:39 mm
  • Camcorder media type
    • XL H1 Shoulder camcorder:Videotape
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:Memory card

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Comparison of H1, SMX-K40LP
59 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers1.67 MP0.8 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical sensor resolutionDiffers1560000 pixels80000 pixels
Number of CCDsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x52x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2200x
Image stabilizerDiffersYesNo
Focal length rangeDiffers5.4 - 108 mm1.8 - 2.4 mm
Filter sizeDiffers72 mm39 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
Camcorder media typeDiffersVideotapeMemory card
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Camcorder tape typeDiffersMini-DVNo
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.1 cm (2.4")6.86 cm (2.7")
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one215000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersShoulder camcorderHandheld camcorder
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720 x 576 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 1200 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 1200
Audio1 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffersPCMAAC
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMIDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIA-BH130LB
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59.8 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65.6 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122.2 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 g
Other featuresidentical
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 W
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP/Vista
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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