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Canon LEGRIA HF21 vs Samsung SMX-F30RP camcorder

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • LEGRIA HF21:3.89 MP
    • SMX-F30RP camcorder:0 MP
  • Sensor type
    • LEGRIA HF21:CMOS
    • SMX-F30RP camcorder:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • LEGRIA HF21:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • SMX-F30RP camcorder:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
  • Optical sensor resolution
    • LEGRIA HF21:3.89 pixels
    • SMX-F30RP camcorder:116000 pixels
  • Optical zoom
    • LEGRIA HF21:15x
    • SMX-F30RP camcorder:34x
  • Focal length range
    • LEGRIA HF21:4.1 - 61.5 mm
    • SMX-F30RP camcorder:35.3 - 1200.2 mm
  • Maximum video resolution
    • LEGRIA HF21:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • SMX-F30RP camcorder:640 x 480 pixels
  • Battery life (max)
    • LEGRIA HF21:5.3 h
    • SMX-F30RP camcorder:3 h

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Comparison of LEGRIA HF21, SMX-F30RP
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SMX-F30RP camcorder

Model SMX-F30RP

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Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.89 MP0 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one2.99 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor resolutionDiffers3.89 pixels116000 pixels
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers15x34x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers4.1 - 61.5 mm35.3 - 1200.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one39.5 - 592.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200x
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
White balanceidentical
Indoor white balanceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor white balanceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashYesYes
Displayidentical
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayLCDLCD
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one0.4 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264
Still image1 differ
Still image resolution(s)Differs640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2304 x 1296800 x 600
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby DigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio dubbingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs5.3 h3 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm125 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers62 mm60.5 mm
WeightDiffers340 g270 g
Other featuresidentical
Auto focusYesYes
Internal memoryKnown for one64000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusYesYes
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 - 78.2
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC+, SD, SDHC
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/60 - 1/10000 s
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed

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