Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-HD520BEU camcorder vs JVC GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB

16specifications compared
11differ
5identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:1.5 MP
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:8 MP
Sensor type
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:CMOS
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:CCD
Optical sensor size
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:40x
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:39x
Digital zoom
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:200x
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:950x
Focal length range
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:2.9 - 116 mm
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:2.2 - 85.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:42 - 1680 mm
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:38 - 1482 mm
Compatible memory cards
- GZ-HD520BEU camcorder:microSDHC, SD
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:SD, SDHC

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Comparison of GZ-HD520BEU, GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB
39 specifications	A JVC GZ-HD520BEU camcorder Model GZ-HD520BEU View product	B JVC GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	1.5 MP	8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 5.8 mm (1 / 5.8")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800000 pixels
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	40x	39x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	950x
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.9 - 116 mm	2.2 - 85.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	42 - 1680 mm	38 - 1482 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, SDHC
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for one	Auto, Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
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
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	BN-VG114	BN-VG107
Other features1 differ
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.8 - 6.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputDiffers	Yes	1
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	3.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 lx
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	62 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 g

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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