Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF R200 vs Canon HF S30

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 20identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF R200:3.28 MP
    • HF S30:8.59 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF R200:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
    • HF S30:25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF R200:20x
    • HF S30:10x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF R200:400x
    • HF S30:200x
  • Focal length range
    • HF R200:3 - 60 mm
    • HF S30:6.4 - 64 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • HF R200:41.2 - 1154 mm
    • HF S30:43.5 - 435 mm
  • Filter size
    • HF R200:34 mm
    • HF S30:58 mm
  • Focus adjustment
    • HF R200:Manual
    • HF S30:Auto/Manual

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Comparison of HF R200, 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)
Storageidentical
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory slots22
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffersManualAuto/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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
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 timeDiffers24.5 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
Video outKnown for oneAVUnknown — 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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