Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon Legria HF R306 vs Samsung HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder

49specifications compared
25differ
24identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- Legria HF R306:3.28 MP
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:5.1 MP
Optical sensor size
- Legria HF R306:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Effective megapixels (image)
- Legria HF R306:2.07 MP
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:5.3 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)
- Legria HF R306:2.07 MP
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:1.75 MP
Optical zoom
- Legria HF R306:32x
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:20x
Digital zoom
- Legria HF R306:1020x
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:40x
Focal length range
- Legria HF R306:2.8 - 89.6 mm
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:2.6 - 52 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- Legria HF R306:38.5 - 1232 mm
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:38.4 - 768 mm

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Comparison of Legria HF R306, HMX-QF20BP
91 specifications	A Canon Legria HF R306 View product	B Samsung HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder Model HMX-QF20BP View product
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.28 MP	5.1 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")	25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Effective megapixels (image)Differs	2.07 MP	5.3 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs	2.07 MP	1.75 MP
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	32x	20x
Digital zoomDiffers	1020x	40x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.8 - 89.6 mm	2.6 - 52 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	38.5 - 1232 mm	38.4 - 768 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.6 mm
Image stabilizer type	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	4.5	3.9
Minimum aperture number	1.8	1.8
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	1232 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	38.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Camcorder media type	Memory card	Memory card
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Camera file systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DPOF 1.1
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffers	Auto/Manual	Auto
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	0.1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Face detectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Daylight, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flash	No	No
Built-in lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.62 cm (3")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels	230000 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder type	Not available	Not available
Cameraidentical
Camcorder type	Handheld camcorder	Handheld camcorder
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Self-timer delayKnown for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	4 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image processorKnown for one	DIGIC DV III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Power, Yes
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080	1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, MP4	H.264
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 fps
Capture modesKnown for one	FXP, MXP, SP, XP+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	3072 x 1728 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
Continuous shooting modeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HistogramKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio system	Dolby Digital 2.0	Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneDiffers	No	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
Ports & interfaces3 differ
PictBridgeDiffers	No	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	1	0
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S-Video out	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeDiffers	1 h	1.30 h
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BP125A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	54 mm	42.8 mm
DepthDiffers	115 mm	119 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	52.4 mm
WeightDiffers	250 g	180 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	USB	USB
Hand strapKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP SP2
Wireless connectionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electrical viewfinderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Scene modesKnown for one	Beach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (video)Known for one	0.001 s	Unknown — not stated by the source

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