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Canon XL H1S vs Samsung HMX-H300BN camcorder

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • XL H1S:1.56 MP
    • HMX-H300BN camcorder:5 MP
  • Sensor type
    • XL H1S:CCD
    • HMX-H300BN camcorder:CMOS
  • Optical sensor size
    • XL H1S:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • HMX-H300BN camcorder:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
  • Optical zoom
    • XL H1S:20x
    • HMX-H300BN camcorder:30x
  • Digital zoom
    • XL H1S:0x
    • HMX-H300BN camcorder:300x
  • Compatible memory cards
    • XL H1S:MMC, SD, SDHC
    • HMX-H300BN camcorder:SD, SDHC
  • Display diagonal
    • XL H1S:6.1 cm (2.4")
    • HMX-H300BN camcorder:7.62 cm (3")
  • Display resolution (numeric)
    • XL H1S:215000 pixels
    • HMX-H300BN camcorder:230000 pixels

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Comparison of XL H1S, HMX-H300BN
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HMX-H300BN camcorder

Model HMX-H300BN

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Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers1.56 MP5 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x30x
Digital zoomDiffers0x300x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeKnown for one5.4 - 108 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one38.9 - 778 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for one72 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCSD, SDHC
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
Indoor white balanceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor white balanceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Manual
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.1 cm (2.4")7.62 cm (3")
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Differs215000 pixels230000 pixels
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.4 lx3 lx
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2944 x 1656 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080,2944 x 1656
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-930, BP-945, BP-950G, BP-970GUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one226 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one496 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one2.56 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio outputKnown for oneRCAUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusYesYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one226 x 496 x 220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for onef/1.6 - 3.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusYesYes
Video outKnown for oneS, BNC, HD/SD-SDIUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/60 - 1/10000 s
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wind filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC

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