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Canon HF-M41 Value Up Kit vs JVC GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:2.37 MP
    • GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:1.5 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:10x
    • GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:40x
  • Focal length range
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:6.1 - 61 mm
    • GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:2.9 - 116 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:43.6 - 436 mm
    • GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:42 - 1680 mm
  • Compatible memory cards
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:SD, SDXC
  • Display diagonal
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:7.62 cm (3")
    • GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:6.86 cm (2.7")
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • HF-M41 Value Up Kit:2
    • GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:1

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Comparison of HF-M41 Value Up Kit, GZ-HM30
85 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2.37 MP1.5 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one2.07 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one2.07 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers10x40x
Digital zoom200x200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers6.1 - 61 mm2.9 - 116 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs43.6 - 436 mm42 - 1680 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one436 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one1.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one43.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneMemory cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one0.01 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Face detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scene modesKnown for oneBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetUnknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenUnknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/2 - 1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one230000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one260000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.24"Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeKnown for oneHandheld camcorderUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one1.3 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image processorKnown for oneDIGIC DV IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Image quality adjustmentKnown for oneBrightness, Colour depth, Contrast, SharpnessUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Pre-recordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Capture modesKnown for oneFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP+Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Continuous shooting modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HistogramKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAC3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeDiffers6.9 h13 h
Battery life (max)Known for one2.2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffersBP-808BN-VG107
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers74 mm110.5 mm
DepthDiffers137 mm50.5 mm
HeightDiffers71 mm55 mm
WeightDiffers360 g215 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 - 6.3
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpotlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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