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Canon LEGRIA HF21 vs Samsung SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 8identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • LEGRIA HF21:3.89 MP
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:0.8 MP
  • Sensor type
    • LEGRIA HF21:CMOS
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • LEGRIA HF21:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
  • Optical sensor resolution
    • LEGRIA HF21:3.89 pixels
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:80000 pixels
  • Optical zoom
    • LEGRIA HF21:15x
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:52x
  • Image stabilizer
    • LEGRIA HF21:Yes
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:No
  • Focal length range
    • LEGRIA HF21:4.1 - 61.5 mm
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:1.8 - 2.4 mm
  • Maximum video resolution
    • LEGRIA HF21:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:720 x 576 pixels

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Comparison of LEGRIA HF21, SMX-K40LP
60 specifications
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.89 MP0.8 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical sensor resolutionDiffers3.89 pixels80000 pixels
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one2.99 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers15x52x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2200x
Image stabilizerDiffersYesNo
Focal length rangeDiffers4.1 - 61.5 mm1.8 - 2.4 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one39.5 - 592.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory card
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Displayidentical
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHandheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationKnown for one0.4 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlue
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels720 x 576 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 1200 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2304 x 12961600 x 1200
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby DigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio dubbingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackDiffersNoYes
PictBridgeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs5.3 h2 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIA-BH130LB
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm59.8 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm65.6 mm
HeightDiffers62 mm122.2 mm
WeightDiffers340 g230 g
Other featuresidentical
Auto focusYesYes
Manual focusYesYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 W
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP/Vista
Internal memoryKnown for one64000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source

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