Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon Vixia HF M400 vs Canon Vixia HF S30

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 39identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • Vixia HF M400:2.37 MP
    • Vixia HF S30:8.59 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • Vixia HF M400:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • Vixia HF S30:25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
  • Effective megapixels (image)
    • Vixia HF M400:2.07 MP
    • Vixia HF S30:6.01 MP
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • Vixia HF M400:2.07 MP
    • Vixia HF S30:6.01 MP
  • Focal length range
    • Vixia HF M400:6.1 - 61 mm
    • Vixia HF S30:6.4 - 64 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • Vixia HF M400:43.6 - 436 mm
    • Vixia HF S30:43.5 - 435 mm
  • Filter size
    • Vixia HF M400:43 mm
    • Vixia HF S30:58 mm
  • Display diagonal
    • Vixia HF M400:7.62 cm (3")
    • Vixia HF S30:8.89 cm (3.5")

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Comparison of Vixia HF M400, Vixia HF S30
65 specifications
Image sensor4 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2.37 MP8.59 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
Effective megapixels (image)Differs2.07 MP6.01 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs2.07 MP6.01 MP
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoom10x10x
Digital zoom200x200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers6.1 - 61 mm6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs43.6 - 436 mm43.5 - 435 mm
Filter sizeDiffers43 mm58 mm
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Storageidentical
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slots22
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
Closest focusing distance0.01 m0.01 m
Face detectionYesYes
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesAuto, ManualAuto, Manual
Scene modesBeach, Night, Portrait, Sports, Spotlight, SunsetBeach, Night, Portrait, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
White balanceidentical
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/500 s
Shutter speed (video)1/2000 s1/2000 s
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")8.89 cm (3.5")
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Differs230000 pixels922000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.27"
Camera2 differ
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:94:3, 16:9
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.1 lx0.3 lx
Image processorDIGIC DV IIIDIGIC DV III
3DNoNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Videoidentical
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedH.264, MPEG4H.264, MPEG4
Analog signal format systemNTSCNTSC
Capture modesFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XPFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3264 x 1840
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0
Audio formats supportedAC3AC3
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Composite video out11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers74 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers131 mm148 mm
HeightDiffers71 mm74 mm
WeightDiffers350 g470 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Aperture range (F-F)1.8 - 31.8 - 3
Auto exposureYesYes
Manual exposureYesYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.9 W4 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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