Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF R52 vs JVC GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 8identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Sensor type
    • HF R52:CMOS
    • GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF R52:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
    • GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF R52:32x
    • GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver:30x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF R52:1140x
    • GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver:800x
  • Image stabilizer
    • HF R52:Yes
    • GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver:No
  • Focal length range
    • HF R52:2.8 - 89.6 mm
    • GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver:2.3 - 69 mm
  • Maximum aperture number
    • HF R52:4.5
    • GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver:4.1
  • Minimum aperture number
    • HF R52:1.8
    • GR-DA30US camcorder Handheld camcorder CCD Black, Silver:2

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Comparison of HF R52, GR-DA30US
85 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsKnown for one3.28 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one2.07 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one2.07 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system6 differ
Optical zoomDiffers32x30x
Digital zoomDiffers1140x800x
Image stabilizerDiffersYesNo
Focal length rangeDiffers2.8 - 89.6 mm2.3 - 69 mm
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 numberDiffers4.54.1
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one1853 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers1.82
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one32.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 mm
Storage3 differ
Camcorder media typeDiffersMemory cardVideotape
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCNot supported
Disc types supportedNoNo
Camcorder tape typeDiffersNoMini-DV
Memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one0.1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Scene modesKnown for oneBeach, Fireworks, Night, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Daylight, TungstenAuto, Manual
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/2000 s0.00025 - 0.017 s
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")6.1 cm (2.4")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one23000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorderHandheld camcorder
Self-timer delayKnown for one10 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one5 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVCHD, MPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
Pre-recordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMIDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 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
DV portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one1840 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs17.2 h1.9 h
Number of batteries supported11
Battery typeDiffersBP-718BN-VF808
Charging sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers53 mm71 mm
DepthDiffers116 mm117 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm77 mm
WeightDiffers285 g385 g
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMI, USBAV
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shoulder strapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV Out, DV In/Out

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