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Canon HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black vs Canon LEGRIA FS20

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black:3.89 MP
    • LEGRIA FS20:1.23 MP
  • Sensor type
    • HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
    • LEGRIA FS20:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • LEGRIA FS20:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black:15x
    • LEGRIA FS20:37x
  • Focal length range
    • HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black:4.1 - 61.5 mm
    • LEGRIA FS20:2.6 - 96.2 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black:39.5 - 592.5 mm
    • LEGRIA FS20:40.5 - 1676 mm
  • Built-in flash
    • HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black:Yes
    • LEGRIA FS20:No
  • Camera shutter speed
    • HF-200 3.89 MP CMOS Black:1/2 - 1/2000 s
    • LEGRIA FS20:1/6 - 1/2000 s

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Comparison of HF-200, LEGRIA FS20
41 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.89 MP1.23 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800000 pixels
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers15x37x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers4.1 - 61.5 mm2.6 - 96.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs39.5 - 592.5 mm40.5 - 1676 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Internal storage capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash1 differ
Built-in flashDiffersYesNo
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/2 - 1/2000 s1/6 - 1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayLCDLCD
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.4 lx1.5 lx
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Still image1 differ
Still image resolution(s)Differs640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2304 x 1296640 x 480,1024 x 768
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio dubbingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
S-Video inNoNo
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
Battery typeDiffersBP-809BP-808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers62 mm59 mm
HeightDiffers124 mm121 mm
WeightDiffers340 g225 g
Other featuresidentical
ArtYesYes
Auto focusYesYes
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcef2.0 - f5.2
Manual focusYesYes
SportsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source

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