Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF M406 vs Canon XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Digital zoom
    • HF M406:40x
    • XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black:6x
  • Focal length range
    • HF M406:6.1 - 61 mm
    • XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black:4.25 - 42.5 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF M406:43.6 - 436 mm
    • XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black:30.4 - 304 mm
  • Compatible memory cards
    • HF M406:SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black:CF, SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Closest focusing distance
    • HF M406:0.10 m
    • XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black:0.2 m
  • Camera shutter speed
    • HF M406:1/2 - 1/2000 s
    • XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black:1/3 - 1/2000 s
  • Display diagonal
    • HF M406:7.62 cm (3")
    • XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black:8.89 cm (3.5")
  • Minimum illumination
    • HF M406:1.3 lx
    • XF XF100 2.37 MP CMOS Black:0.7 lx

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Comparison of HF M406, XF100
63 specifications
Image sensoridentical
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.07 MP
Lens system3 differ
Digital zoomDiffers40x6x
Focal length rangeDiffers6.1 - 61 mm4.25 - 42.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs43.6 - 436 mm30.4 - 304 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneMemory cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCCF, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Focusing1 differ
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.10 m0.2 m
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Daylight, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/2 - 1/2000 s1/3 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")8.89 cm (3.5")
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Camcorder typeKnown for oneHandheld camcorderUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delayKnown for one10 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationDiffers1.3 lx0.7 lx
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack&White
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMPEG2
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 fps
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Still image resolution(s)Known for one1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
DV portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
XLR inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one2.10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-808Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers74 mm139 mm
DepthDiffers131 mm268 mm
HeightDiffers71 mm191 mm
WeightKnown for one350 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto exposureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.27"
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-5 - 45 °C

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