Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-HD520BEU camcorder vs JVC GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black

22specifications compared
4differ
18identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Compatible memory cards
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:microSDHC, SD
- GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:SD, SDXC
Product colour
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:Black, Silver
- GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:Black
Battery type
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:BN-VG114
- GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:BN-VG107
Interface
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:USB 2.0
- GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black:USB

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Comparison of GZ-HD520BEU, GZ-HM30
38 specifications	A JVC GZ-HD520BEU camcorder Model GZ-HD520BEU View product	B JVC GZ-HM30 1.5 MP CMOS Black Model GZ-HM30 View product
Image sensoridentical
Total megapixels	1.5 MP	1.5 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor size	25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")	25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
Lens systemidentical
Optical zoom	40x	40x
Digital zoom	200x	200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length range	2.9 - 116 mm	2.9 - 116 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	42 - 1680 mm	42 - 1680 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	37 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	120 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	microSDHC, SD	SD, SDXC
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Auto, Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Still imageidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeDiffers	BN-VG114	BN-VG107
Video recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 h
Other features1 differ
Aperture range (F-F)	1.8 - 6.3	1.8 - 6.3
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0	USB
Audio outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	3.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spotlight	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110.5 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	215 g

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