Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA HV40 vs JVC GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black

22specifications compared
10differ
12identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA HV40:2.96 MP
- GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black:0.8 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA HV40:CMOS
- GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black:CCD
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA HV40:25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")
- GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA HV40:10x
- GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black:35x
Digital zoom
- LEGRIA HV40:200x
- GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black:800x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA HV40:6.1 - 61 mm
- GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black:2.2 - 77 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- LEGRIA HV40:43.6 - 436 mm
- GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black:37 - 1295 mm
Filter size
- LEGRIA HV40:43 mm
- GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black:30.5 mm

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Comparison of LEGRIA HV40, GZ-MG645B
50 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA HV40 View product	B JVC GZ-MG645B 0.8 MP CCD Black Model GZ-MG645B View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2.96 MP	0.8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	35x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	800x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.1 - 61 mm	2.2 - 77 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	43.6 - 436 mm	37 - 1295 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
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
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
Photo mode	Yes	Yes
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 microphone	Yes	Yes
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
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Sports	Yes	Yes
Spotlight	Yes	Yes
Video outDiffers	1	AV
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	350 g

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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