Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF G21 vs JVC GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder

45specifications compared
21differ
24identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HF G21:3.09 MP
- GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder:10 MP
Optical zoom
- HF G21:20x
- GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder:40x
Digital zoom
- HF G21:400x
- GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder:200x
Focal length range
- HF G21:3.67 - 73.4 mm
- GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder:2.9 - 116 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- HF G21:26.8 - 576 mm
- GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder:40.5 - 1620 mm
Filter size
- HF G21:58 mm
- GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder:37 mm
Maximum aperture number
- HF G21:2.8
- GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder:6.3
Memory slots
- HF G21:2
- GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder:1

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Comparison of HF G21, GZ-RX605BEU
108 specifications	A Canon HF G21 View product	B JVC GZ-RX605BEU Memory Camcorder Model GZ-RX605BEU View product
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.09 MP	10 MP
Optical sensor sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
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
Lens system6 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	20x	40x
Digital zoomDiffers	400x	200x
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 sizeDiffers	58 mm	37 mm
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	2.8	6.3
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	10 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Camcorder media typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory card
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory slotsDiffers	2	1
Focusingidentical
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten	Auto, Manual
Flash1 differ
Built-in lightDiffers	No	Yes
Built-in flashKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Display1 differ
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	460000 pixels	230000 pixels
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Electronic
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
Camera1 differ
Self-timer delayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2,5,10 s
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Image processorDiffers	DIGIC DV IV	FALCONBRID
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, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 quality adjustmentKnown for one	Brightness, Colour depth, Contrast, Sharpness	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPX8
Protection featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dust resistant, Freeze resistant, Shock resistant, Water resistant
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
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, MP4	AVC, AVCHD, H.264
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, UXP, XP
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pre-recordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPEG
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Video recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Charging sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.16 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
DustproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FreezeproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 85%	35 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 50 °C
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	127 mm
HeightDiffers	84 mm	59.5 mm
WeightDiffers	880 g	295 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AV, Micro-USB, USB
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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