Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF M31 + 4GB SD vs Canon Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 31identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:3.89 MP
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:2.39 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:25.4 / 5.5 mm (1 / 5.5")
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:2990000 MP
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:1.56 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:15x
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:20x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:300x
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:400x
  • Focal length range
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:4.1 - 61.5 mm
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:3 - 60 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:39.5 - 711 mm
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:40 - 800 mm
  • Product colour
    • HF M31 + 4GB SD:Black
    • Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD:Black, Grey

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Comparison of HF M31 + 4GB SD, Legria HF R106 + 4Gb SD
54 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.89 MP2.39 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")25.4 / 5.5 mm (1 / 5.5")
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs2990000 MP1.56 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers15x20x
Digital zoomDiffers300x400x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers4.1 - 61.5 mm3 - 60 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs39.5 - 711 mm40 - 800 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memory4 GB4 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHCSD, SDHC
Maximum memory card size32 GB32 GB
Focusingidentical
Closest focusing distance0.1 m0.1 m
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Daylight, Incandescent, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashYesYes
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speed1/2 - 1/2000 s1/2 - 1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayLCDLCD
Cameraidentical
Minimum illumination0.4 lx0.4 lx
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, VividBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Photo modeYesYes
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
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 480,1600 x 1200,1920 x 1080
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio dubbingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs1.6 h1.41 h
Battery typeDiffersBP-808BP-2L5
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers68 mm60 mm
DepthDiffers123 mm124 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm64 mm
WeightDiffers320 g270 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwarePIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Music TransferPIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Music Transfer
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Audio output11
Auto exposureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusYesYes
FocusKnown for oneTTLUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusYesYes
Night modeYesYes
SportsYesYes
SpotlightYesYes
Video out11

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