Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF R56 vs Canon LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder

41specifications compared
20differ
21identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HF R56:3.28 MP
- LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder:12.8 MP
Optical sensor size
- HF R56:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
- LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Effective megapixels (image)
- HF R56:2.07 MP
- LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder:12 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)
- HF R56:2.07 MP
- LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder:8.99 MP
Image stabilizer
- HF R56:Yes
- LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder:No
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- HF R56:32.5 - 1853 mm
- LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder:16.8 - 35 mm
Camera shutter speed
- HF R56:1/2000 - 1/2 s
- LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder:1/2000 - 1/25 s
Display diagonal
- HF R56:7.62 cm (3")
- LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder:6.86 cm (2.7")

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Comparison of HF R56, Mini
82 specifications	A Canon HF R56 View product	B Canon LEGRIA Mini Handheld camcorder Model Mini View product
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.28 MP	12.8 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")	25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Effective megapixels (image)Differs	2.07 MP	12 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs	2.07 MP	8.99 MP
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomKnown for one	32x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	1140x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerDiffers	Yes	No
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.8 - 89.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	32.5 - 1853 mm	16.8 - 35 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	4.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	1.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interchangeable lensKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.8 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), microSDHC
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 - ∞
Exposure1 differ
Scene modesDiffers	Beach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset	Beach, Night, Snow, Sports
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/2000 - 1/2 s	1/2000 - 1/25 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.62 cm (3")	6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Self-timer delayDiffers	10 s	2,10 s
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	4 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video3 differ
Video resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080	640 x 360,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, MP4	MP4
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionDiffers	35 Mbit/s	24 Mbit/s
Capture modesKnown for one	FXP, LP, MXP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	4000 x 3000 pixels
Continuous shooting modeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480,4000 x 3000
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP2
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Video recording timeKnown for one	3.15 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	BP-718	NB-4L
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.25 h
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	53 mm	76 mm
DepthDiffers	116 mm	96 mm
HeightDiffers	57 mm	22 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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