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Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF M31 + 4GB SD vs Canon HF S20 + 4GB SD

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 24identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • 3.89 MP
    • 8.59 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • 25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • 25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • 2990000 MP
    • 6010000 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • 15x
    • 10x
  • Digital zoom
    • 300x
    • 200x
  • Focal length range
    • 4.1 - 61.5 mm
    • 6.4 - 64 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • 39.5 - 711 mm
    • 43.5 - 435 mm
  • Filter size
    • 37 mm
    • 58 mm

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59 specifications
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Canon

HF M31 + 4GB SDView product
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Canon

HF S20 + 4GB SDView product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.89 MP8.59 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs2990000 MP6010000 MP
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers15x10x
Digital zoomDiffers300x200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers4.1 - 61.5 mm6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs39.5 - 711 mm43.5 - 435 mm
Filter sizeDiffers37 mm58 mm
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for one32 GB
Flash memoryKnown for one4 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHCSD, SDHC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one32 GB
Focusing1 differ
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.1 m0.01 m
White balanceidentical
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneYes
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speed1/2 - 1/2000 s1/2 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")8.89 cm (3.5")
DisplayLCDLCD
Camera2 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.4 lx0.3 lx
Photo effectsDiffersBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, VividNeutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Photo modeYesYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image1 differ
Still image resolution(s)Differs640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2304 x 1296640 x 480,1920 x 1080,3264 x 1840
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 5.1
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Audio dubbingKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Microphone inYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs1.6 h1.4 h
Battery typeBP-808BP-808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers68 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers123 mm140 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm74 mm
WeightDiffers320 g470 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for onePIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Music Transfer
Remote control includedKnown for oneNo
Other features1 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0HDMI / USB
Audio output11
Auto exposureKnown for oneYes
Auto focusYesYes
FocusKnown for oneTTL
Manual focusYesYes
Night modeYesYes
SportsYesYes
SpotlightYesYes
Video out11
Cable typeKnown for oneUSB
FaderKnown for oneYes
Flash memoryKnown for one4096 MB
SnapshotKnown for oneYes

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