Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF G20 vs Canon HF R40

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 30identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF G20:2.37 MP
    • HF R40:3.28 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF G20:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • HF R40:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF G20:10x
    • HF R40:32x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF G20:200x
    • HF R40:1060x
  • Image stabilizer
    • HF G20:No
    • HF R40:Yes
  • Focal length range
    • HF G20:4.25 - 42.5 mm
    • HF R40:2.8 - 89.6 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF G20:30.4 - 304 mm
    • HF R40:32.5 - 1723 mm
  • Maximum aperture number
    • HF G20:2.8
    • HF R40:4.5

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Comparison of HF G20, HF R40
82 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2.37 MP3.28 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
Effective megapixels (image)2.07 MP2.07 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)2.07 MP2.07 MP
Lens system6 differ
Optical zoomDiffers10x32x
Digital zoomDiffers200x1060x
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Interchangeable lensNoNo
Focal length rangeDiffers4.25 - 42.5 mm2.8 - 89.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs30.4 - 304 mm32.5 - 1723 mm
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.84.5
Minimum aperture number1.81.8
Filter sizeKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
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 supportedNoNo
Camcorder tape typeNoNo
Memory slotsDiffers21
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
Normal focusing rangeDiffers0.2 - 0.6 m0.01 - 1 m
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesManualManual
Scene modesKnown for oneBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Spotlight, SunsetUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersCloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual, Shade, TungstenAuto, Daylight, Manual, Tungsten
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.002 s
Shutter speed (video)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.0005 s
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers8.89 cm (3.5")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Differs922000 pixels230000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one260000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.24"Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera2 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersShoulder camcorderHandheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.1 lx0.4 lx
3DNoNo
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Tripod mounting supportedKnown 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 source1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, MP4
Analog signal format systemNTSCNTSC
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital
PCM digital audioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-bit/48 kHz
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, AC3, LC-AAC, MP4
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers10
HDMIDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Mini HDMI ports quantity11
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity11
S-Video outNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-718
Video recording timeKnown for one12.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 60%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-5 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers77 mm53 mm
DepthDiffers161 mm116 mm
HeightDiffers78 mm57 mm
WeightDiffers620 g285 g
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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