Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF M506 vs Canon HF R36

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 35identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF M506:2.37 MP
    • HF R36:3.28 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF M506:25.4 / 1.3 mm (1 / 1.3")
    • HF R36:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF M506:10x
    • HF R36:32x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF M506:200x
    • HF R36:1020x
  • Focal length range
    • HF M506:6.1 - 61 mm
    • HF R36:2.8 - 89.6 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF M506:43.6 - 436 mm
    • HF R36:38.5 - 1232 mm
  • Maximum aperture number
    • HF M506:3
    • HF R36:4.5
  • Internal storage capacity
    • HF M506:0 GB
    • HF R36:8 GB

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Comparison of HF M506, HF R36
69 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2.37 MP3.28 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 1.3 mm (1 / 1.3")25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
Effective megapixels (image)2.07 MP2.07 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)2.07 MP2.07 MP
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers10x32x
Digital zoomDiffers200x1020x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers6.1 - 61 mm2.8 - 89.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs43.6 - 436 mm38.5 - 1232 mm
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Maximum aperture numberDiffers34.5
Minimum aperture number1.81.8
Filter sizeKnown for one43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers0 GB8 GB
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedNoNo
Camcorder tape typeNoNo
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.01 m
Face detectionYesYes
Exposure1 differ
Scene modesDiffersBeach, Fireworks, Night, Snow, Sports, Sunset, UnderwaterBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersDaylight, Shade, TungstenDaylight, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashNoNo
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/2000 s0.001 - 0.5 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels230000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeNot availableNot available
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorderHandheld camcorder
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 lx
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image processorDIGIC DV IIIDIGIC DV III
3DNoNo
Image quality adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBrightness
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Video1 differ
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 10801280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, MPEG4AVCHD, MP4
Pre-recordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP+
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for one24 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
DV portNoNo
Headphone outputs11
S-Video outNoNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 h
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-718Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers68 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers121 mm115 mm
HeightDiffers64 mm55 mm
WeightDiffers360 g250 g
Other featuresidentical
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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