Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF G21 vs JVC GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder

42specifications compared
21differ
21identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HF G21:3.09 MP
- GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder:2.5 MP
Optical zoom
- HF G21:20x
- GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder:40x
Digital zoom
- HF G21:400x
- GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder:60x
Interchangeable lens
- HF G21:No
- GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder:Yes
Focal length range
- HF G21:3.67 - 73.4 mm
- GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder:2.9 - 116 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- HF G21:26.8 - 576 mm
- GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder:40.5 - 1620 mm
Maximum aperture number
- HF G21:2.8
- GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder:6.3
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
- HF G21:10 mm
- GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder:40.5 mm

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Comparison of HF G21, GZ-R495AEU
96 specifications	A Canon HF G21 View product	B JVC GZ-R495AEU Memory Camcorder Model GZ-R495AEU View product
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.09 MP	2.5 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one	2.91 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	2.91 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Lens system7 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	20x	40x
Digital zoomDiffers	400x	60x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interchangeable lensDiffers	No	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	3.67 - 73.4 mm	2.9 - 116 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	26.8 - 576 mm	40.5 - 1620 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	2.8	6.3
Minimum aperture number	1.8	1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs	10 mm	40.5 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1620 mm
Storage2 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsDiffers	2	1
Camcorder media typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory card
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual	Auto/Manual
Face detection	Yes	Yes
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for one	Auto, Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scene modesKnown for one	Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten	Auto, Manual
Flashidentical
Built-in flash	No	No
Built-in light	No	No
Shoe mounting pointKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shoe mounting point typeKnown for one	Cold shoe	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Flip-out screen	Yes	Yes
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	460000 pixels	230000 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	1.56 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one	0.24"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Camcorder type	Handheld camcorder	Handheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	1 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image processorKnown for one	DIGIC DV IV	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	No	No
Image quality adjustmentKnown for one	Brightness, Colour depth, Contrast, Sharpness	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
Camera playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Movie
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tripod mounting supported	Yes	Yes
Protection featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dust resistant, Freeze resistant, Shock resistant, Waterproof
Waterproof up toKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 m
Shockproof up toKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m
Video1 differ
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, MP4	AVC, H.264, MPEG4
Pre-recordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	3680 x 2760 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3680x2760 1440x1080 640x480 1920x1080
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Digital 2.0	Dolby Digital
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Wind filter	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	3.16 h	5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Technical detailsidentical
Image sensor sizeKnown for one	1/2.8"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens cover includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Self-timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 60%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	115 mm	60 mm
DepthDiffers	231 mm	128 mm
HeightDiffers	84 mm	59.5 mm
WeightDiffers	880 g	301 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Micro-USB, USB
Lens hoodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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