Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder vs JVC GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver

23specifications compared
15differ
8identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:2.96 MP
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:0.8 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:CMOS
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:CCD
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:10x
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:28x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:6.1 - 61 mm
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:2.2 - 61.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:43.6 - 436 mm
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:41 - 1148 mm
Filter size
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:43 mm
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:30.5 mm
Compatible memory cards
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:MiniSD
- GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver:SD, SDHC

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Comparison of HV40, GZ-MS90
65 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder Model HV40 View product	B JVC GZ-MS90 0.8 MP CCD Silver Model GZ-MS90 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2.96 MP	0.8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one	2.76 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	2.07 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	28x
Digital zoom	200x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.1 - 61 mm	2.2 - 61.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	43.6 - 436 mm	41 - 1148 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	43 mm	30.5 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder media typeKnown for one	Memory card, Videotape	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MiniSD	SD, SDHC
Disc types supportedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	HDV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Fluorescent H, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Daylight, Fluorescent	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1 - 1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	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
Camcorder typeKnown for one	Handheld camcorder	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	0.2 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image processorKnown for one	DIGIC DV II	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one	2048 x 1536 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	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
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	BP-2L13	BN-VF808
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	88 mm	54 mm
DepthDiffers	138 mm	111 mm
HeightDiffers	82 mm	68 mm
WeightDiffers	535 g	225 g
Other features1 differ
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0, HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
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 outDiffers	1	AV
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CyberLink PowerCinema(TM) NE Digital Photo Navigator

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