Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon Mini DV MV730I vs JVC GZ-HM 400 EU

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- Mini DV MV730I:0.8 MP
- GZ-HM 400 EU:10.3 MP
Optical zoom
- Mini DV MV730I:20x
- GZ-HM 400 EU:10x
Digital zoom
- Mini DV MV730I:400x
- GZ-HM 400 EU:200x
Focal length range
- Mini DV MV730I:2.8 - 56 mm
- GZ-HM 400 EU:6.7 - 67 mm
Display diagonal
- Mini DV MV730I:6.35 cm (2.5")
- GZ-HM 400 EU:7.11 cm (2.8")
Battery type
- Mini DV MV730I:BP-508, BP-535
- GZ-HM 400 EU:BN-VF815
Lens system
- Mini DV MV730I:f/1.6
- GZ-HM 400 EU:Konica Minolta HD

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Comparison of Mini DV MV730I, GZ-HM 400 EU
46 specifications	A Canon Mini DV MV730I View product	B JVC GZ-HM 400 EU View product
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0.8 MP	10.3 MP
Sensor typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 / 2.33 mm (1 / 2.33")
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	20x	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	400x	200x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.8 - 56 mm	6.7 - 67 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 485 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 mm
Storageidentical
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Mini-DV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.35 cm (2.5")	7.11 cm (2.8")
Cameraidentical
Playback zoom (max)Known 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
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery typeDiffers	BP-508, BP-535	BN-VF815
Battery life (max)Known for one	11.75 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	485 g
Other features1 differ
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB, HDMI
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32768 MB
Lens systemDiffers	f/1.6	Konica Minolta HD
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
SportsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpotlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TwilightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Multi Media Card Secure Digital Card	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	USB Direct Print AV S-video	Unknown — not stated by the source

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