Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder vs Samsung SMX-F33SP, 8GB

31specifications compared
18differ
13identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:2.96 MP
- SMX-F33SP, 8GB:0 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:CMOS
- SMX-F33SP, 8GB:CCD
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
- SMX-F33SP, 8GB:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:10x
- SMX-F33SP, 8GB:34x
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:200x
- SMX-F33SP, 8GB:1200x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:6.1 - 61 mm
- SMX-F33SP, 8GB:35.3 - 1200.2 mm
Filter size
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:43 mm
- SMX-F33SP, 8GB:30 mm
Compatible memory cards
- LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder:MiniSD
- SMX-F33SP, 8GB:MMC+, SD, SDHC

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Comparison of HV40, SMX-F33SP, 8GB
68 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA HV40 Handheld camcorder Model HV40 View product	B Samsung SMX-F33SP, 8GB View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2.96 MP	0 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
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	116000 pixels
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	34x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	1200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.1 - 61 mm	35.3 - 1200.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	43.6 - 436 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeDiffers	43 mm	30 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	MMC+, 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 flash	Yes	Yes
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1 - 1/2000 s	1/60 - 1/10000 s
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)	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo mode	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Video1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264
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	800 x 600
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
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 out	1	1
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 technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	3 h
Battery typeKnown for one	BP-2L13	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	88 mm	125 mm
DepthDiffers	138 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	82 mm	60.5 mm
WeightDiffers	535 g	270 g
Other features1 differ
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0, HDMI	USB 2.0
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 outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 - 78.2
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8000 MB

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