Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HG20 Value up Kit vs JVC GZ-MS100 Black

20specifications compared
11differ
9identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HG20 Value up Kit:3.31 MP
- GZ-MS100 Black:8 MP
Sensor type
- HG20 Value up Kit:CMOS
- GZ-MS100 Black:CCD
Optical sensor size
- HG20 Value up Kit:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
- GZ-MS100 Black:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- HG20 Value up Kit:12x
- GZ-MS100 Black:35x
Digital zoom
- HG20 Value up Kit:200x
- GZ-MS100 Black:800x
Focal length range
- HG20 Value up Kit:4.8 - 57.6 mm
- GZ-MS100 Black:2.2 - 77 mm
Filter size
- HG20 Value up Kit:37 mm
- GZ-MS100 Black:30.5 mm
Width
- HG20 Value up Kit:80 mm
- GZ-MS100 Black:54 mm

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Comparison of HG20 Value up Kit, GZ-MS100 Black
42 specifications	A Canon HG20 Value up Kit View product	B JVC GZ-MS100 Black View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.31 MP	8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	12x	35x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	800x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	4.8 - 57.6 mm	2.2 - 77 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	37 mm	30.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 - 1260 mm
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	60 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SDHC
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112000 x 112000 pixels
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	0.2 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BN-VF808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	54 mm
DepthDiffers	138 mm	68 mm
HeightDiffers	77 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	465 g	270 g
Other featuresidentical
Special featuresKnown for one	DIGIC DV II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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