Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF R500 vs Canon HF R506

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 33identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Focus adjustment
    • HF R500:Auto
    • HF R506:Auto/Manual
  • Display resolution (numeric)
    • HF R500:230000 pixels
    • HF R506:23000 pixels
  • Minimum illumination
    • HF R500:0.4 lx
    • HF R506:4 lx
  • Product colour
    • HF R500:Black
    • HF R506:White
  • Video formats supported
    • HF R500:AVCHD, MPEG4
    • HF R506:AVCHD, MP4
  • HDMI
    • HF R500:No
    • HF R506:Yes
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • HF R500:1
    • HF R506:0

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Comparison of HF R500, HF R506
88 specifications
Lens system1 differ
Image stabilizer typeDiffersHybrid Image Stabilization (HIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1853 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.5 mm
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffersAutoAuto/Manual
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 m
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one0.0001 - 1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposure1 differ
Scene modesDiffersBeach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
Light exposure modesKnown for oneAuto, ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Daylight, Manual, TungstenAuto, Daylight, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2000 - 1/2 s
Shutter speed (photo)Known for one0.002 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutter speed (video)Known for one0.0005 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display resolution (numeric)Differs230000 pixels23000 pixels
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.4 lx4 lx
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC DV IV
Photo effectsKnown for oneBlack&White, Sepia, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, MPEG4AVCHD, MP4
Pre-recordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital 2.0
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, AC3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMIDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.25 h
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-718
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hand strapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source

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