Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black vs JVC GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey

19specifications compared
14differ
5identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black:1.71 MP
- GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey:0.8 MP
Sensor type
- GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
- GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey:CCD
Optical sensor size
- GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 5 mm (1 / 5")
- GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black:10x
- GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey:33x
Digital zoom
- GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black:200x
- GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey:800x
Focal length range
- GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black:3.3 - 33 mm
- GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey:2.3 - 73.6 mm
Filter size
- GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black:46 mm
- GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey:30.5 mm
Internal storage capacity
- GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black:60 GB
- GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey:20 GB

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Comparison of GZ-HD7, GZ-MG27
31 specifications	A JVC GZ-HD7 1.71 MP CMOS Black Model GZ-HD7 View product	B JVC GZ-MG27 0.8 MP CCD Grey Model GZ-MG27 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	1.71 MP	0.8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 5 mm (1 / 5")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	33x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	800x
Focal length rangeDiffers	3.3 - 33 mm	2.3 - 73.6 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	46 mm	30.5 mm
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	20 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital 8
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.11 cm (2.8")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Still imageidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
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
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DV portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video out	Yes	Yes
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	91 mm	68 mm
DepthDiffers	186 mm	109 mm
HeightDiffers	77 mm	69 mm
WeightDiffers	665 g	340 g
Other featuresidentical
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SportsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F2.0 - F4.5
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.9 W

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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