Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF G20 vs JVC GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder

37specifications compared
20differ
17identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HF G20:2.37 MP
- GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:2.5 MP
Optical sensor size
- HF G20:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
- GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Optical zoom
- HF G20:10x
- GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:38x
Image stabilizer
- HF G20:No
- GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:Yes
Focal length range
- HF G20:4.25 - 42.5 mm
- GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:2.1 - 79.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- HF G20:30.4 - 304 mm
- GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:29.3 - 1113 mm
Filter size
- HF G20:58 mm
- GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:40.5 mm
Memory slots
- HF G20:2
- GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:1

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Comparison of HF G20, GZ-EX510BEU
79 specifications	A Canon HF G20 View product	B JVC GZ-EX510BEU camcorder Handheld camcorder Model GZ-EX510BEU View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2.37 MP	2.5 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")	25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one	2.07 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	2.07 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	38x
Digital zoom	200x	200x
Image stabilizerDiffers	No	Yes
Interchangeable lensKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	4.25 - 42.5 mm	2.1 - 79.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	30.4 - 304 mm	29.3 - 1113 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	58 mm	40.5 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	1.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media type	Memory card	Memory card
Flash memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported	No	No
Camcorder tape type	No	No
Memory slotsDiffers	2	1
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffers	Auto	Auto/Manual
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	0.2 - 0.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scene modesKnown for one	Beach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Spotlight, Sunset	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual, Shade, Tungsten	Auto, Manual
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for one	Electronic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	8.89 cm (3.5")	7.62 cm (3")
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	922000 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	260000 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one	0.24"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeDiffers	Shoulder camcorder	Handheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	0.1 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	No	No
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Videoidentical
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264, MPEG4
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p, 540p, 720i
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 Mbit/s
Capture modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EP, SEW, SP, SSW, UXP, XP
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPEG XR
Audioidentical
Audio system	Dolby Digital 2.0	Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIDiffers	No	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video out	No	No
Batteryidentical
Video recording timeKnown for one	12.4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	77 mm	53.5 mm
DepthDiffers	161 mm	116.5 mm
HeightDiffers	78 mm	59.5 mm
WeightDiffers	620 g	255 g
Projectoridentical
Built-in projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AV, USB
Other featuresidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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