Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF R20 vs Canon HF S30

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 21identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF R20:3.28 MP
    • HF S30:8.59 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF R20:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
    • HF S30:25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF R20:20x
    • HF S30:10x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF R20:400x
    • HF S30:200x
  • Focal length range
    • HF R20:3 - 60 mm
    • HF S30:6.4 - 64 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF R20:41.2 - 1154 mm
    • HF S30:43.5 - 435 mm
  • Filter size
    • HF R20:34 mm
    • HF S30:58 mm
  • Flash memory
    • HF R20:8 GB
    • HF S30:32 GB

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Comparison of HF R20, HF S30
77 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.28 MP8.59 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.02 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.01 MP
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x10x
Digital zoomDiffers400x200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers3 - 60 mm6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs41.2 - 1154 mm43.5 - 435 mm
Filter sizeDiffers34 mm58 mm
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Flash memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory slots22
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Face detectionYesYes
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one0.01 mUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Daylight, Manual, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2 - 1/2000 s
Shutter speed (photo)Known for one1/500 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutter speed (video)Known for one1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")8.89 cm (3.5")
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Differs230000 pixels922000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.27"
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.4 lx0.3 lx
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image processorDIGIC DV IIIDIGIC DV III
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Image quality adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBrightness, Colour depth, Contrast, Sharpness
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNeutral, Skin tones, Vivid
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Video1 differ
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1440 x 1080 pixels
Pre-recordYesYes
Capture modesFXP, LP, MXP, XPFXP, LP, MXP, XP
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 fps
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVCHD, H.264, MPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Still image2 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3264 x 2456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs1792 x 1344640 x 480,1920 x 1080,3264 x 1840
Audioidentical
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeDiffers3 h1.5 h
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Battery typeDiffersBP-110BP-808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers60 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers121 mm140 mm
HeightDiffers62 mm74 mm
WeightDiffers270 g470 g
Other featuresidentical
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 - 3
Manual exposureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Scene modesKnown for oneBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAV, HDMI, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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