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Canon VIXIA HF S21 vs Samsung HMX-S15BP camcorder

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 9identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • VIXIA HF S21:8.59 MP
    • HMX-S15BP camcorder:10 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • VIXIA HF S21:25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")
    • HMX-S15BP camcorder:25.4 / 2.33 mm (1 / 2.33")
  • Optical zoom
    • VIXIA HF S21:10x
    • HMX-S15BP camcorder:15x
  • Digital zoom
    • VIXIA HF S21:200x
    • HMX-S15BP camcorder:180x
  • Focal length range
    • VIXIA HF S21:6.4 - 64 mm
    • HMX-S15BP camcorder:46.3 - 694.5 mm
  • Filter size
    • VIXIA HF S21:58 mm
    • HMX-S15BP camcorder:46 mm
  • Analog signal format system
    • VIXIA HF S21:NTSC
    • HMX-S15BP camcorder:NTSC, PAL
  • Width
    • VIXIA HF S21:75 mm
    • HMX-S15BP camcorder:66.3 mm

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Comparison of VIXIA HF S21, HMX-S15BP
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HMX-S15BP camcorder

Model HMX-S15BP

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Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers8.59 MP10 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 2.6 mm (1 / 2.6")25.4 / 2.33 mm (1 / 2.33")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers10x15x
Digital zoomDiffers200x180x
Focal length rangeDiffers6.4 - 64 mm46.3 - 694.5 mm
Filter sizeDiffers58 mm46 mm
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one43.5 - 435 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Camcorder media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Manual
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camera playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlide show
Minimum illuminationKnown for one0.3 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSCNTSC, PAL
Maximum frame rateKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Audioidentical
PCM digital audioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-bit/48 kHz
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wind filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio dubbingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 h
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-808Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers75 mm66.3 mm
DepthDiffers140 mm130 mm
HeightDiffers74 mm69.5 mm
WeightDiffers460 g420 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceINTELLISTUDIO 2.0
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, AV, USB
Hand strapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32000 MB
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000 +
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.8 - 3Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneTTLUnknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (photo)Known for one1/500 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutter speed (video)Known for one1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source

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