Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon LEGRIA MVX3i vs JVC GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue

25specifications compared
14differ
11identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- LEGRIA MVX3i:2 MP
- GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue:3 MP
Sensor type
- LEGRIA MVX3i:CCD
- GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- LEGRIA MVX3i:25.4 / 3.4 mm (1 / 3.4")
- GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Optical zoom
- LEGRIA MVX3i:10x
- GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue:20x
Focal length range
- LEGRIA MVX3i:4.7 - 47 mm
- GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue:2.9 - 58 mm
Filter size
- LEGRIA MVX3i:46 mm
- GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue:30.5 mm
Compatible memory cards
- LEGRIA MVX3i:MMC, SD
- GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue:microSDHC
Display diagonal
- LEGRIA MVX3i:8.89 cm (3.5")
- GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue:6.86 cm (2.7")

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Comparison of MVX3i, GZ-HD300
54 specifications	A Canon LEGRIA MVX3i Model MVX3i View product	B JVC GZ-HD300 3 MP CMOS Blue Model GZ-HD300 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	2 MP	3 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 3.4 mm (1 / 3.4")	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	20x
Digital zoom	200x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	4.7 - 47 mm	2.9 - 58 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	46 mm	30.5 mm
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	microSDHC
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Mini-DV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 GB
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Blue
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 imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	1632 x 1224	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio dubbingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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	BN-VF808
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	53 mm
DepthDiffers	90 mm	113 mm
HeightDiffers	201 mm	68 mm
WeightDiffers	725 g	370 g
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ArtKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	1

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