Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HV30 High Definition Camcorder vs JVC GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder

16specifications compared
9differ
7identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HV30 High Definition Camcorder:2.96 MP
- GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder:0 MP
Optical sensor size
- HV30 High Definition Camcorder:25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
- GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- HV30 High Definition Camcorder:10x
- GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder:35x
Filter size
- HV30 High Definition Camcorder:43 mm
- GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder:30.5 mm
Camera shutter speed
- HV30 High Definition Camcorder:1/2 - 1/2000 s
- GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder:1/2 - 1/1000 s
Width
- HV30 High Definition Camcorder:88 mm
- GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder:54 mm
Depth
- HV30 High Definition Camcorder:138 mm
- GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder:119 mm
Height
- HV30 High Definition Camcorder:82 mm
- GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder:68 mm

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Comparison of HV30 High Definition Camcorder, GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder
51 specifications	A Canon HV30 High Definition Camcorder View product	B JVC GZ-MG365B HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2.96 MP	0 MP
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one	1920 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	35x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	6.1 - 61 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	43.6 - 436 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeDiffers	43 mm	30.5 mm
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800x
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MiniSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Mini-DV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 GB
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/2 - 1/2000 s	1/2 - 1/1000 s
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolutionKnown for one	211000 x 211000 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	123000 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one	0.27"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Self-timer delayKnown for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	0.2 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
DV port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video out	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
S-Video inKnown 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 life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	BP-2L13	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	88 mm	54 mm
DepthDiffers	138 mm	119 mm
HeightDiffers	82 mm	68 mm
WeightDiffers	535 g	360 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Digital Video Software Ver.28	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ResolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	16384 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for one	Yes	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
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows, Macintosh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 W
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital

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