Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-HD 300 REU vs Samsung SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder

23specifications compared
15differ
8identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- GZ-HD 300 REU:3 MP
- SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:0.8 MP
Sensor type
- GZ-HD 300 REU:CMOS
- SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:CCD
Optical sensor size
- GZ-HD 300 REU:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
- SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- GZ-HD 300 REU:20x
- SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:52x
Digital zoom
- GZ-HD 300 REU:200x
- SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:2200x
Image stabilizer
- GZ-HD 300 REU:Yes
- SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:No
Filter size
- GZ-HD 300 REU:30.5 mm
- SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:39 mm
Compatible memory cards
- GZ-HD 300 REU:microSDHC
- SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder:SD, SDHC

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Comparison of GZ-HD 300 REU, SMX-K40LP
54 specifications	A JVC GZ-HD 300 REU View product	B Samsung SMX-K40LP camcorder Handheld camcorder Model SMX-K40LP View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3 MP	0.8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80000 pixels
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	20x	52x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	2200x
Image stabilizerDiffers	Yes	No
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 - 2.4 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	30.5 mm	39 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	41.4 - 828 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory card
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	microSDHC	SD, SDHC
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	60 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Handheld camcorder
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Red	Blue
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video1 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	720 x 576 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 h
Battery typeDiffers	BN-VF808	IA-BH130LB
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	53 mm	59.8 mm
DepthDiffers	113 mm	65.6 mm
HeightDiffers	68 mm	122.2 mm
WeightDiffers	370 g	230 g
Other featuresidentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 W
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP/Vista
Audio outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TwilightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Digital Photo Navigator (Win) Pixela Everio MediaBrowser (Win)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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