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Canon HF G21 vs JVC GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 16identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF G21:3.09 MP
    • GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:10 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • HF G21:20x
    • GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:40x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF G21:400x
    • GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:200x
  • Focal length range
    • HF G21:3.67 - 73.4 mm
    • GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:2.9 - 116 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF G21:26.8 - 576 mm
    • GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:40.5 - 1620 mm
  • Filter size
    • HF G21:58 mm
    • GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:37 mm
  • Maximum aperture number
    • HF G21:2.8
    • GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:1.8
  • Minimum aperture number
    • HF G21:1.8
    • GZ-R405DEU camcorder Handheld camcorder:6.3

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Comparison of HF G21, GZ-R405DEU
92 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.09 MP10 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one2.91 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one2.91 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Lens system7 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x40x
Digital zoomDiffers400x200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers3.67 - 73.4 mm2.9 - 116 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs26.8 - 576 mm40.5 - 1620 mm
Filter sizeDiffers58 mm37 mm
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.81.8
Minimum aperture numberDiffers1.86.3
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one10 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory card
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Face detectionYesYes
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneAuto, ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Scene modesKnown for oneFireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Manual
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoe mounting pointKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoe mounting point typeKnown for oneCold shoeUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Flip-out screenYesYes
Display resolution (numeric)Differs460000 pixels230000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one1.56 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.24"Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorderHandheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationKnown for one1 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image processorKnown for oneDIGIC DV IVUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Image quality adjustmentKnown for oneBrightness, Colour depth, Contrast, SharpnessUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2,5,10 s
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCzech, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Orange
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Tripod mounting supportedYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPX8
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDust resistant, Freeze resistant, Shock resistant, Water resistant
Waterproof up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 m
Video1 differ
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, MP4AVCHD
Pre-recordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Mbit/s
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEP, UXP, XP
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3680 x 2760 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3680x2760, 1440x1080, 640x480, 1920x1080
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wind filterYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs3.16 h5 h
Technical detailsidentical
Image sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.8"Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens cover includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Self-timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers115 mm60 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm127 mm
HeightDiffers84 mm59.5 mm
WeightDiffers880 g290 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV, Micro-USB, USB
Other featuresidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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