Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon VIXIA HF M31 vs JVC GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 5identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • VIXIA HF M31:3.89 MP
    • GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey:2.18 MP
  • Sensor type
    • VIXIA HF M31:CMOS
    • GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • VIXIA HF M31:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
    • GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey:25.4 / 3.9 mm (1 / 3.9")
  • Optical zoom
    • VIXIA HF M31:15x
    • GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey:10x
  • Focal length range
    • VIXIA HF M31:4.1 - 61.5 mm
    • GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey:3.8 - 38 mm
  • Filter size
    • VIXIA HF M31:37 mm
    • GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey:30.5 mm
  • Product colour
    • VIXIA HF M31:Black
    • GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey:Grey
  • Depth
    • VIXIA HF M31:123 mm
    • GZ-MG77 2.18 MP CCD Grey:69 mm

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Comparison of VIXIA HF M31, GZ-MG77
47 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.89 MP2.18 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")25.4 / 3.9 mm (1 / 3.9")
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers15x10x
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers4.1 - 61.5 mm3.8 - 38 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one39.5 - 592.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeDiffers37 mm30.5 mm
Focusingidentical
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one0.01 - 1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
Indoor white balanceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor white balanceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one0.4 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for oneH.264Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Video recording timeKnown for one12.25 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-808Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers123 mm69 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm109 mm
WeightDiffers380 g370 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for onePixela ImageMixer 3SEUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one32768 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs3.5 W4.6 W
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TwilightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF2.0 - F4.5
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD

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