Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder vs JVC GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Sensor type
- GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder:CMOS
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:CCD
Optical sensor size
- GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder:25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2")
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder:0x
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:39x
Digital zoom
- GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder:4x
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:800x
Focal length range
- GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder:0 - 3.9 mm
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:2.2 - 85.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder:0 - 29.8 mm
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:38 - 1482 mm
Compatible memory cards
- GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder:SD, SDHC, SDXC
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:SD, SDHC
Display diagonal
- GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder:7.62 cm (3")
- GZ-MS230BEU camcorder CCD Black, Silver:6.86 cm (2.7")

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Comparison of GC-FM2Y.EU, GZ-MS230BEU
45 specifications	A JVC GC-FM2Y.EU camcorder Model GC-FM2Y.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 system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	0x	39x
Digital zoomDiffers	4x	800x
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 balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto, Manual
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.62 cm (3")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Gold	Black, Silver
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
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
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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