Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF G30 vs JVC GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera

44specifications compared
19differ
25identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HF G30:3.09 MP
- GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:12.8 MP
Optical sensor size
- HF G30:25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84")
- GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Optical zoom
- HF G30:20x
- GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:10x
Digital zoom
- HF G30:400x
- GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:64x
Focal length range
- HF G30:3.67 - 73.4 mm
- GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:3.76 - 37.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- HF G30:26.8 - 576 mm
- GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:29.5 - 295 mm
Filter size
- HF G30:58 mm
- GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:46 mm
Display diagonal
- HF G30:8.89 cm (3.5")
- GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera:7.62 cm (3")

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Comparison of HF G30, GC-PX100BEU
84 specifications	A Canon HF G30 View product	B JVC GC-PX100BEU HD Memory Camera Model GC-PX100BEU View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.09 MP	12.8 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84")	25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one	2.07 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	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	400x	64x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	3.67 - 73.4 mm	3.76 - 37.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	26.8 - 576 mm	29.5 - 295 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	58 mm	46 mm
Image stabilizer typeDiffers	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Hybrid Image Stabilization (HIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	576 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	1.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	26.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wide angle lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Camcorder media type	Memory card	Memory card
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported	No	No
Camcorder tape type	No	No
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual	Auto/Manual
Face detection	Yes	Yes
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten	Auto, Manual
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	8.89 cm (3.5")	7.62 cm (3")
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	1.230000 pixels	460000 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	1.560000 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	0.1 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image processorKnown for one	DIGIC DV IV	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	No	No
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2,10 s
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Video2 differ
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080	320 x 176,640 x 360,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedDiffers	MP4	AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 x 3000, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, LPCM, MP4
Ports & interfaces1 differ
PictBridgeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	1	0
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
S-Video out	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.1 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	BP-820	Unknown — not stated by the source
Charging sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	115 mm	110 mm
DepthDiffers	231 mm	183 mm
HeightDiffers	84 mm	76 mm
WeightDiffers	900 g	500 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pixela Everio MediaBrowser 4
Lens hoodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6400
Flashidentical
Built-in lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Shoe mounting pointKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4 W
Other featuresidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVCHD, MOV, MP4

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