Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HG20 Value up Kit vs JVC GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HG20 Value up Kit:3.31 MP
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:0.8 MP
Sensor type
- HG20 Value up Kit:CMOS
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:CCD
Optical sensor size
- HG20 Value up Kit:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- HG20 Value up Kit:12x
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:28x
Focal length range
- HG20 Value up Kit:4.8 - 57.6 mm
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:2.2 - 61.6 mm
Filter size
- HG20 Value up Kit:37 mm
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:30.5 mm
Product colour
- HG20 Value up Kit:Black
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:Silver
Width
- HG20 Value up Kit:80 mm
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:54 mm

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Comparison of HG20 Value up Kit, GZ-MS90
40 specifications	A Canon HG20 Value up Kit View product	B JVC GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver Model GZ-MS90 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.31 MP	0.8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	12x	28x
Focal length rangeDiffers	4.8 - 57.6 mm	2.2 - 61.6 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	37 mm	30.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 - 1148 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	SD, SDHC
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	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
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	111 mm
HeightDiffers	77 mm	68 mm
WeightDiffers	465 g	225 g
Other featuresidentical
Special featuresKnown for one	DIGIC DV II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AV
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CyberLink PowerCinema(TM) NE Digital Photo Navigator

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