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Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF M32 vs Canon VIXIA HG21

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • 3.89 MP
    • 3.3 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • 25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • 25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
  • Optical zoom
    • 15x
    • 12x
  • Digital zoom
    • 300x
    • 200x
  • Focal length range
    • 4.1 - 61.5 mm
    • 4.8 - 57 mm
  • Compatible memory cards
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • SD, SDHC
  • Minimum illumination
    • 0.4 lx
    • 0.2 lx
  • Battery type
    • BP-808
    • BP-807

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62 specifications
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Canon

HF M32View product
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Canon

VIXIA HG21View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.89 MP3.3 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one0.389 MP
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers15x12x
Digital zoomDiffers300x200x
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYes
Focal length rangeDiffers4.1 - 61.5 mm4.8 - 57 mm
Filter size37 mm37 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one39.5 - 711 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one120 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC
Focusingidentical
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one0.1 m
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one1 m
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, 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
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.27"
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.4 lx0.2 lx
Photo modeKnown for oneYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Audio dubbingKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Composite video outKnown for one1
DC-in jackYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
DV portKnown for oneNo
S-Video inKnown for oneNo
S-Video outKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeKnown for one46 h
Battery typeDiffersBP-808BP-807
Battery life (max)Known for one1.40 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers68 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers123 mm139 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm77 mm
WeightDiffers320 g540 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for onePixela ImageMixer 3SE
Other featuresidentical
ResolutionKnown for one1920 x 1440 pixels
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0
Audio outputKnown for one1
Auto exposureKnown for oneYes
Auto focusYesYes
Lens focal rangeKnown for onef/1.8-3.0 mm
Lens systemKnown for oneTTL
Manual exposureKnown for oneYes
Manual focusYesYes
Night modeYesYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3.8 W
SportsYesYes
SpotlightYesYes
Video outKnown for one1
Minimum processorKnown for oneDIGIC DV III
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2304 x 1296

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