Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA HV40 vs JVC GZ-HD300 Black

23specifications compared
8differ
15identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA HV40:2.96 MP
- GZ-HD300 Black:3 MP
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA HV40:25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
- GZ-HD300 Black:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA HV40:10x
- GZ-HD300 Black:20x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA HV40:6.1 - 61 mm
- GZ-HD300 Black:2.9 - 58 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- LEGRIA HV40:43.6 - 436 mm
- GZ-HD300 Black:41.4 - 828 mm
Filter size
- LEGRIA HV40:43 mm
- GZ-HD300 Black:30.5 mm
Battery type
- LEGRIA HV40:BP-2L13
- GZ-HD300 Black:BN-VF808
Video out
- LEGRIA HV40:1
- GZ-HD300 Black:Yes

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Comparison of LEGRIA HV40, GZ-HD300 Black
52 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA HV40 View product	B JVC GZ-HD300 Black View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2.96 MP	3 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	20x
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.1 - 61 mm	2.9 - 58 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	43.6 - 436 mm	41.4 - 828 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	43 mm	30.5 mm
Storageidentical
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	HDV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	microSDHC
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1/2 - 1/2000 s	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
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	0.2 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	640 x 480,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080,2048 x 1536	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Battery1 differ
Battery typeDiffers	BP-2L13	BN-VF808
Other features1 differ
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0, HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outDiffers	1	Yes
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TwilightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	53 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	113 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	68 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital Photo Navigator (Win) Pixela Everio MediaBrowser (Win)

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