Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon Vixia HF R21 vs Samsung SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder

30specifications compared
22differ
8identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- Vixia HF R21:3.28 MP
- SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:5 MP
Optical sensor size
- Vixia HF R21:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
- SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Optical zoom
- Vixia HF R21:20x
- SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:52x
Digital zoom
- Vixia HF R21:400x
- SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:130x
Focal length range
- Vixia HF R21:3 - 60 mm
- SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:2.1 - 109.2 mm
Display diagonal
- Vixia HF R21:7.62 cm (3")
- SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:6.86 cm (2.7")
Product colour
- Vixia HF R21:Black, Silver
- SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:Black
Maximum video resolution
- Vixia HF R21:1920 x 1080 pixels
- SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:1280 x 720 pixels

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Comparison of Vixia HF R21, SMX-F70BP
72 specifications	A Canon Vixia HF R21 View product	B Samsung SMX-F70BP camcorder Handheld camcorder Model SMX-F70BP View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.28 MP	5 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")	25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one	2.07 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	2.07 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	20x	52x
Digital zoomDiffers	400x	130x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	3 - 60 mm	2.1 - 109.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	41.2 - 1176 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for one	34 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interchangeable lensKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2298 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35.3 mm
Storageidentical
Camcorder media type	Memory card	Memory card
Flash memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scene modesKnown for one	Beach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Daylight, Manual, Tungsten	Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (photo)Known for one	1/500 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutter speed (video)Known for one	1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.62 cm (3")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	230000 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	0.4 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Handheld camcorder
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Video4 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	720 x 576 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffers	H.264, MPEG4	H.264
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC	PAL
Capture modesKnown for one	FXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image2 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs	1792 x 1344,1920 x 1080	1280 x 720,1600 x 1200
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Digital 2.0	stereo
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AC3	AAC
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	1	0
HDMIDiffers	Yes	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Composite video out	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeDiffers	12.25 h	1.6 h
Battery typeKnown for one	BP-110	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	-5 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	60 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	121 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	62 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	270 g	220 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AV, HDMI, USB	AV, USB
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.8 - 3.6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available

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