Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-E300 Handheld camcorder vs JVC GZ-E505 camcorder Handheld camcorder

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 16identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical zoom
    • GZ-E300 Handheld camcorder:40x
    • GZ-E505 camcorder Handheld camcorder:38x
  • Product colour
    • GZ-E300 Handheld camcorder:Black
    • GZ-E505 camcorder Handheld camcorder:Silver
  • Maximum video resolution
    • GZ-E300 Handheld camcorder:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • GZ-E505 camcorder Handheld camcorder:1920 x 1440 pixels

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Comparison of GZ-E300, GZ-E505
86 specifications
Image sensoridentical
Total megapixels2.5 MP2.5 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoomDiffers40x38x
Digital zoom200x200x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 - 79.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.3 - 1113 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.5 mm
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1113 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.3 mm
Storageidentical
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedNoNo
Camcorder tape typeNoNo
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Smile detectionYesYes
Exposureidentical
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNight, PET, Spotlight
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Manual
Flashidentical
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shoe mounting pointKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorderHandheld camcorder
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2,10 s
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
GeotaggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Video1 differ
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1440 pixels
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, H.264, MPEG4
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEP, SEW, SP, SSW, UXP, XP
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for one24 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs8.3 Megapixel Stills (Ultra Resolution)3840x2160 1920x1080 1440x1080 640x480
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wind filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
XLR inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.5 h
Charging sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBN-VG114
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53.5 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source116.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV, USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
AV outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BacklightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 W

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