Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF R506 vs Canon mini X

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 28identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF R506:3.28 MP
    • mini X:12.8 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF R506:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
    • mini X:25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
  • Effective megapixels (image)
    • HF R506:2.07 MP
    • mini X:12 MP
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • HF R506:2.07 MP
    • mini X:8.99 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • HF R506:32x
    • mini X:0x
  • Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
    • HF R506:1853 mm
    • mini X:43.7 mm
  • Minimum aperture number
    • HF R506:1.8
    • mini X:2.8
  • Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
    • HF R506:32.5 mm
    • mini X:15.4 mm

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Comparison of HF R506, mini X
84 specifications
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.28 MP12.8 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Effective megapixels (image)Differs2.07 MP12 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs2.07 MP8.99 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers32x0x
Digital zoomKnown for one1140xUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one2.8 - 89.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one32.5 - 1853 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one4.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs1853 mm43.7 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers1.82.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs32.5 mm15.4 mm
Storageidentical
Flash memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one0.1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 - ∞
Exposure1 differ
Scene modesDiffersBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetBeach, Night, Snow, Sports
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Daylight, TungstenAuto
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/2000 - 1/2 s0.04 - 0.0005 s
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")6.86 cm (2.7")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs23000 pixels230000 pixels
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Self-timer delayDiffers10 s2,10 s
Minimum illuminationKnown for one4 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
Video resolutionsDiffers1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 10801280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 x 3000, 1920 x 1440, 640 x 480
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG XR
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, LPCM
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Known for one3.25 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffersBP-718NB-12L
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers53 mm82 mm
DepthDiffers116 mm109 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm30 mm
WeightDiffers235 g205 g
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hand strapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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