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Canon HF G26 + BP-820 vs JVC GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 14identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF G26 + BP-820:3.09 MP
    • GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:9.35 MP
  • Digital zoom
    • HF G26 + BP-820:400x
    • GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:40x
  • Focal length range
    • HF G26 + BP-820:3.67 - 73.4 mm
    • GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:9.43 - 188.6 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF G26 + BP-820:26.8 - 576 mm
    • GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:28 - 560 mm
  • Filter size
    • HF G26 + BP-820:58 mm
    • GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:82 mm
  • Maximum aperture number
    • HF G26 + BP-820:2.8
    • GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:4.5
  • Minimum aperture number
    • HF G26 + BP-820:1.8
    • GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:2.8
  • Focus adjustment
    • HF G26 + BP-820:Auto/Manual
    • GY-HC500E camcorder Shoulder camcorder:Auto

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Comparison of HF G26 + BP-820, GY-HC500E
92 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.09 MP9.35 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one2.07 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one2.91 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one3090000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 1 mm (1 / 1")
Lens system6 differ
Optical zoom20x20x
Digital zoomDiffers400x40x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Interchangeable lensNoNo
Focal length rangeDiffers3.67 - 73.4 mm9.43 - 188.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs26.8 - 576 mm28 - 560 mm
Filter sizeDiffers58 mm82 mm
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.84.5
Minimum aperture numberDiffers1.82.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one10 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCSDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory card, SSD
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffersAuto/ManualAuto
Face detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneAuto, ManualUnknown — 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
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/2000 s1/6 - 1/10000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")10.1 cm (3.97")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Flip-out screenYesYes
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one460000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 x 480 pixels
Viewfinder1 differ
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one1.56 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeDiffers0.24"0.4"
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersHandheld camcorderShoulder 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
3DNoNo
Image quality adjustmentKnown for oneBrightness, Colour depth, Contrast, SharpnessUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, MP4AVC, H.264, MOV, MP4, MPEG2, MPEG4, MXF
Pre-recordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720 x 576,960 x 540,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p, 2160p
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Wind filterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCM digital audioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-bit/48 kHz
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, LPCM
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeNoNo
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
XLR inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one3.16 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9600 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 V
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBN-VC296G
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers115 mm195 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm445 mm
HeightDiffers84 mm230 mm
WeightDiffers880 g3.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Number of batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet

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