Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon VIXIA HG21 vs JVC GZ-HD500S camcorder

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- VIXIA HG21:3.3 MP
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:1.37 MP
Optical sensor size
- VIXIA HG21:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Optical zoom
- VIXIA HG21:12x
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:20x
Internal storage capacity
- VIXIA HG21:120 GB
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:80 GB
Compatible memory cards
- VIXIA HG21:SD, SDHC
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:microSDHC
Display diagonal
- VIXIA HG21:6.86 cm (2.7")
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:0 mm (0")
Video recording time
- VIXIA HG21:46 h
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:33 h
Width
- VIXIA HG21:80 mm
- GZ-HD500S camcorder:53 mm

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Comparison of VIXIA HG21, GZ-HD500S
53 specifications	A Canon VIXIA HG21 View product	B JVC GZ-HD500S camcorder Model GZ-HD500S View product
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.3 MP	1.37 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")	25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	12x	20x
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	4.8 - 57 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for one	37 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	80 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	microSDHC
Focusingidentical
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one	0.1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	1/2 - 1/2000 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	0 mm (0")
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	123000 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one	0.27"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	0.2 lx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording timeDiffers	46 h	33 h
Battery typeKnown for one	BP-807	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	53 mm
DepthDiffers	139 mm	63 mm
HeightDiffers	77 mm	115 mm
WeightDiffers	540 g	305 g
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Pixela ImageMixer 3SE	Pixela Everio MediaBrowser.
Other features3 differ
ResolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1440 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0	USB
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto exposureKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	f/1.8-3.0 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemDiffers	TTL	KONICA MINOLTA HD
Manual exposureKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	3.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outDiffers	1	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows.
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels

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