Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA MVX3i vs Canon VIXIA HF S10

30specifications compared
16differ
14identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA MVX3i:2 MP
- VIXIA HF S10:8 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA MVX3i:CCD
- VIXIA HF S10:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA MVX3i:25.4 / 3.4 mm (1 / 3.4")
- VIXIA HF S10:25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Focal length range
- LEGRIA MVX3i:4.7 - 47 mm
- VIXIA HF S10:6.4 - 64 mm
Filter size
- LEGRIA MVX3i:46 mm
- VIXIA HF S10:58 mm
Compatible memory cards
- LEGRIA MVX3i:MMC, SD
- VIXIA HF S10:SD, SDHC
Camera shutter speed
- LEGRIA MVX3i:1/2 - 1/2000 s
- VIXIA HF S10:1 - 1/2000 s
Display diagonal
- LEGRIA MVX3i:8.89 cm (3.5")
- VIXIA HF S10:6.86 cm (2.7")

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Comparison of MVX3i, VIXIA HF S10
54 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA MVX3i Model MVX3i View product	B Canon VIXIA HF S10 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2 MP	8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 3.4 mm (1 / 3.4")	25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoom	10x	10x
Digital zoom	200x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	4.7 - 47 mm	6.4 - 64 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	46 mm	58 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43.5 - 435 mm
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD, SDHC
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Mini-DV	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/2 - 1/2000 s	1 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	8.89 cm (3.5")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	113000 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one	0.33"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Photo effectsKnown for one	Black&White, Mosaic, Sepia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo mode	Yes	Yes
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 lx
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for one	MPEG4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image1 differ
Still image resolution(s)Differs	1632 x 1224	640 x 480,3264 x 1840
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio dubbingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
S-Video inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeKnown for one	6.15 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	BP-512	BP-807
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	70 mm
DepthDiffers	90 mm	136 mm
HeightDiffers	201 mm	69 mm
WeightDiffers	725 g	450 g
Other features1 differ
InterfaceDiffers	USB	USB 2.0, HDMI
Art	Yes	Yes
Auto exposureKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
MirrorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night mode	Yes	Yes
SportsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpotlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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