Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF G20 vs Canon HF R42

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 22identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF G20:2.37 MP
    • HF R42:3.28 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF G20:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • HF R42:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF G20:10x
    • HF R42:32x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF G20:200x
    • HF R42:1060x
  • Image stabilizer
    • HF G20:No
    • HF R42:Yes
  • Focal length range
    • HF G20:4.25 - 42.5 mm
    • HF R42:2.8 - 89.6 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF G20:30.4 - 304 mm
    • HF R42:38.5 - 1232 mm
  • Memory slots
    • HF G20:2
    • HF R42:1

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Comparison of HF G20, HF R42
79 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 system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers10x32x
Digital zoomDiffers200x1060x
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers4.25 - 42.5 mm2.8 - 89.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs30.4 - 304 mm38.5 - 1232 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one2.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one1.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers21
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffersAutoAuto/Manual
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one0.2 - 0.6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 m
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
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, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashNoNo
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2000 s
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers8.89 cm (3.5")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Differs922000 pixels230000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one260000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.24"Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Camera2 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersShoulder camcorderHandheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.1 lx0.4 lx
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
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
Analog signal format systemNTSCNTSC
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
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p, 720p
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 fps
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080
Audioidentical
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantity11
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity11
S-Video outNoNo
Battery1 differ
Video recording timeDiffers12.4 h3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-718
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers77 mm53 mm
DepthDiffers161 mm116 mm
HeightDiffers78 mm57 mm
WeightDiffers620 g235 g
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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