Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GC-FM2B.EU camcorder vs JVC GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Sensor type
- GC-FM2B.EU camcorder:CMOS
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:CCD
Optical sensor size
- GC-FM2B.EU camcorder:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Digital zoom
- GC-FM2B.EU camcorder:4x
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:800x
Focal length range
- GC-FM2B.EU camcorder:0 - 3.9 mm
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:2.2 - 85.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- GC-FM2B.EU camcorder:0 - 29.8 mm
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:38 - 1482 mm
Compatible memory cards
- GC-FM2B.EU camcorder:SD, SDHC, SDXC
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:SD, SDHC
White balance
- GC-FM2B.EU camcorder:Auto
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:Auto, Manual
Display diagonal
- GC-FM2B.EU camcorder:7.62 cm (3")
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:6.86 cm (2.7")

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Comparison of GC-FM2B.EU, GZ-MS230BEU
46 specifications	A JVC GC-FM2B.EU camcorder Model GC-FM2B.EU View product	B JVC GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver Model GZ-MS230BEU View product
Image sensor2 differ
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800000 pixels
Total megapixelsKnown for one	5.13 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39x
Digital zoomDiffers	4x	800x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	0 - 3.9 mm	2.2 - 85.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	0 - 29.8 mm	38 - 1482 mm
Storage1 differ
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto	Auto, Manual
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.62 cm (3")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Still imageidentical
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BN-VG107
Video recording timeKnown for one	11 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	53 mm	52 mm
DepthDiffers	102 mm	110 mm
HeightDiffers	22 mm	62 mm
WeightDiffers	113 g	230 g
Other features2 differ
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 - 4.3
InterfaceDiffers	USB	USB 2.0
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Differs	2.2 W	1.5 W
SportsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpotlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TwilightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal memoryKnown for one	128 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Self-timer delayKnown for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	LoiLoScope EX.	Unknown — not stated by the source

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