Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA MVX3i vs Canon VIXIA HG21

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 14identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • LEGRIA MVX3i:2 MP
    • VIXIA HG21:3.3 MP
  • Sensor type
    • LEGRIA MVX3i:CCD
    • VIXIA HG21:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • LEGRIA MVX3i:25.4 / 3.4 mm (1 / 3.4")
    • VIXIA HG21:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
  • Optical zoom
    • LEGRIA MVX3i:10x
    • VIXIA HG21:12x
  • Focal length range
    • LEGRIA MVX3i:4.7 - 47 mm
    • VIXIA HG21:4.8 - 57 mm
  • Filter size
    • LEGRIA MVX3i:46 mm
    • VIXIA HG21:37 mm
  • Compatible memory cards
    • LEGRIA MVX3i:MMC, SD
    • VIXIA HG21:SD, SDHC
  • Display diagonal
    • LEGRIA MVX3i:8.89 cm (3.5")
    • VIXIA HG21:6.86 cm (2.7")

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Comparison of MVX3i, VIXIA HG21
63 specifications
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LEGRIA MVX3i

Model MVX3i

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Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2 MP3.3 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3.4 mm (1 / 3.4")25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers10x12x
Digital zoom200x200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers4.7 - 47 mm4.8 - 57 mm
Filter sizeDiffers46 mm37 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneMini-DVUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Macro focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 m
Normal focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAutoAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashYesYes
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speed1/2 - 1/2000 s1/2 - 1/2000 s
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers8.89 cm (3.5")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayLCDLCD
Viewfinder2 differ
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Differs113000 pixels123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeDiffers0.33"0.27"
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 lx
Photo effectsKnown for oneBlack&White, Mosaic, SepiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio dubbingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
S-Video inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeDiffers6.15 h46 h
Battery typeDiffersBP-512BP-807
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width80 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers90 mm139 mm
HeightDiffers201 mm77 mm
WeightDiffers725 g540 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePixela ImageMixer 3SE
Other features1 differ
ResolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1440 pixels
InterfaceDiffersUSBUSB 2.0
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto exposureYesYes
Auto focusYesYes
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcef/1.8-3.0 mm
Lens systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTTL
Manual exposureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Manual focusYesYes
Night modeYesYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 W
SportsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpotlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ArtKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
MirrorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for oneMPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one1632 x 1224Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPGUnknown — not stated by the source

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