Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon Vixia HF M32 vs Canon Vixia HF S30

55specifications compared
23differ
32identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- Vixia HF M32:3.89 MP
- Vixia HF S30:8.59 MP
Optical sensor size
- Vixia HF M32:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
- Vixia HF S30:25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Effective megapixels (image)
- Vixia HF M32:2.99 MP
- Vixia HF S30:6.01 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)
- Vixia HF M32:2.99 MP
- Vixia HF S30:6.01 MP
Optical zoom
- Vixia HF M32:15x
- Vixia HF S30:10x
Digital zoom
- Vixia HF M32:300x
- Vixia HF S30:200x
Focal length range
- Vixia HF M32:4.1 - 61.5 mm
- Vixia HF S30:6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- Vixia HF M32:39.5 - 592.5 mm
- Vixia HF S30:43.5 - 435 mm

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Comparison of Vixia HF M32, Vixia HF S30
71 specifications	A Canon Vixia HF M32 View product	B Canon Vixia HF S30 View product
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.89 MP	8.59 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")	25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Effective megapixels (image)Differs	2.99 MP	6.01 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs	2.99 MP	6.01 MP
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	15x	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	300x	200x
Focal length rangeDiffers	4.1 - 61.5 mm	6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	39.5 - 592.5 mm	43.5 - 435 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	37 mm	58 mm
Storage1 differ
Flash memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Focusing1 differ
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	1 m	0.01 m
Face detectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Exposure2 differ
Light exposure modesDiffers	Manual	Auto, Manual
Scene modesDiffers	Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset, Underwater	Beach, Night, Portrait, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	8.89 cm (3.5")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	211000 pixels	922000 pixels
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers	0.4 lx	0.3 lx
Image processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DIGIC DV III
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one	2304 x 1296 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image resolution(s)Differs	1920 x 1080,2304 x 1296	3264 x 1840
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Video recording timeKnown for one	24.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	BP-808	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	68 mm	75 mm
DepthDiffers	123 mm	148 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	74 mm
WeightDiffers	320 g	470 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AV, Component, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.8 - 3.2	1.8 - 3
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	3.5 W	4 W
Auto exposureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.27"

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