Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF M56 vs Canon HF R38

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 36identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF M56:2.37 MP
    • HF R38:3.28 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF M56:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • HF R38:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF M56:10x
    • HF R38:32x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF M56:200x
    • HF R38:1020x
  • Focal length range
    • HF M56:6.1 - 61 mm
    • HF R38:2.8 - 89.6 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF M56:43.6 - 436 mm
    • HF R38:38.5 - 1232 mm
  • Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
    • HF M56:436 mm
    • HF R38:1232 mm
  • Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
    • HF M56:43.6 mm
    • HF R38:38.5 mm

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Comparison of HF M56, HF R38
109 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2.37 MP3.28 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (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 system6 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
Filter sizeKnown for one43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs436 mm1232 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one1.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs43.6 mm38.5 mm
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder media typeDiffersMemory cardNAND
Flash memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedNoNo
Camcorder tape typeNoNo
Memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Face detectionYesYes
Exposureidentical
Scene modesKnown for oneBeach, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset, UnderwaterUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Sunny, TungstenDaylight, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashNoNo
Built-in lightNoNo
External flash connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/2 - 1/2000 s1/1000 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels230000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Viewfinder1 differ
Viewfinder typeDiffersOpticalNot available
Camera2 differ
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorderHandheld camcorder
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.1 lx0.4 lx
Image processorDiffersDIGIC DV IIIDIGIC DV II
3DNoNo
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
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 supportedAVCHD, MP4AVCHD, MP4
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p, 720p
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Mbit/s
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP+
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC3
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeNoNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outNoNo
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB A, Mini-USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
XLR inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
BluetoothNoNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs2.1 h1 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one33.55 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffersBP-718, BP-727BP-709
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers68 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers121 mm115 mm
HeightDiffers64 mm55 mm
WeightDiffers360 g250 g
Packaging content2 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersPIXELA Video Browser v2, Network Untility v2PIXELA Video Browser Network Untility
Cables includedDiffersUSBHDMI, USB
Hand strapKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionYesYes
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.8 - 3Unknown — not stated by the source
AV outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto exposureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one68 x 64 x 121 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cableKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electrical viewfinderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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