Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF G20 vs Canon HF R400

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 32identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF G20:2.37 MP
    • HF R400:3.28 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF G20:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • HF R400:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF G20:10x
    • HF R400:32x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF G20:200x
    • HF R400:1060x
  • Image stabilizer
    • HF G20:No
    • HF R400:Yes
  • Focal length range
    • HF G20:4.25 - 42.5 mm
    • HF R400:2.8 - 89.6 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF G20:30.4 - 304 mm
    • HF R400:32.5 - 1723 mm
  • Maximum aperture number
    • HF G20:2.8
    • HF R400:4.5

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Comparison of HF G20, HF R400
85 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2.37 MP3.28 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
Lens system6 differ
Optical zoomDiffers10x32x
Digital zoomDiffers200x1060x
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
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
Filter sizeKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers21
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusing1 differ
Normal focusing rangeDiffers0.2 - 0.6 m0.01 - 1 m
Exposureidentical
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")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs922000 pixels230000 pixels
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
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC DV IV
Designidentical
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Videoidentical
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
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFXP, LP, MXP
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital
PCM digital audioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-bit/48 kHz
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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers10
HDMIDiffersNoYes
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1900 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 V
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 source-5 - 45 °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 source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers77 mm53 mm
DepthDiffers161 mm116 mm
HeightDiffers78 mm57 mm
WeightDiffers620 g285 g

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