Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder vs Samsung HMX-H106BP camcorder

33specifications compared
12differ
21identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:2.96 MP
- HMX-H106BP camcorder:2.2 MP
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
- HMX-H106BP camcorder:25.4 / 4.5 mm (1 / 4.5")
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:200x
- HMX-H106BP camcorder:100x
Filter size
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:43 mm
- HMX-H106BP camcorder:37 mm
Compatible memory cards
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:MiniSD
- HMX-H106BP camcorder:SD, SDHC
Camera shutter speed
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:1 - 1/2000 s
- HMX-H106BP camcorder:1/60 - 1/10000 s
Battery type
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:BP-2L13
- HMX-H106BP camcorder:IA-BP85NF
Width
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:88 mm
- HMX-H106BP camcorder:128.6 mm

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Comparison of HV40, HMX-H106BP
68 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder Model HV40 View product	B Samsung HMX-H106BP camcorder Model HMX-H106BP View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2.96 MP	2.2 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")	25.4 / 4.5 mm (1 / 4.5")
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 system2 differ
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	100x
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	37 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
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1 - 1/2000 s	1/60 - 1/10000 s
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 fps
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one	2048 x 1536 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image resolution(s)Differs	640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536	1920 x 1080
Audioidentical
Wind filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	BP-2L13	IA-BP85NF
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	88 mm	128.6 mm
DepthDiffers	138 mm	59 mm
HeightDiffers	82 mm	60.9 mm
WeightDiffers	535 g	380 g
Other featuresidentical
ArtKnown 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
Video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64000 MB
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD

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