Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon VIXIA HG21 vs JVC GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • VIXIA HG21:3.3 MP
    • GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver:1.07 MP
  • Sensor type
    • VIXIA HG21:CMOS
    • GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • VIXIA HG21:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
    • GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
  • Optical zoom
    • VIXIA HG21:12x
    • GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver:32x
  • Digital zoom
    • VIXIA HG21:200x
    • GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver:800x
  • Focal length range
    • VIXIA HG21:4.8 - 57 mm
    • GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver:2.5 - 80 mm
  • Internal storage capacity
    • VIXIA HG21:120 GB
    • GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver:30 GB
  • Product colour
    • VIXIA HG21:Black
    • GZ-MG155 1.07 MP CCD Black, Silver:Black, Silver

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Comparison of VIXIA HG21, GZ-MG155
55 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.3 MP1.07 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers12x32x
Digital zoomDiffers200x800x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers4.8 - 57 mm2.5 - 80 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers120 GB30 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHCSD, SDHC
Focusingidentical
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one0.1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, TungstenUnknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashYesYes
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/2 - 1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayLCDLCD
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one123000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.27"Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one0.2 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DV portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording timeKnown for one46 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-807Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm66 mm
DepthDiffers139 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers77 mm71 mm
WeightDiffers540 g375 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for onePixela ImageMixer 3SEUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ResolutionKnown for one1920 x 1440 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output11
Auto exposureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusYesYes
Lens focal rangeKnown for onef/1.8-3.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for oneTTLUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual exposureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusYesYes
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video out11
Still imageidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG

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