Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-HM400EU camcorder vs Samsung HMX-S15BP camcorder

26specifications compared
11differ
15identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:10.3 MP
- HMX-S15BP camcorder:10 MP
Optical zoom
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:10x
- HMX-S15BP camcorder:15x
Digital zoom
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:200x
- HMX-S15BP camcorder:180x
Focal length range
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:6.7 - 67 mm
- HMX-S15BP camcorder:46.3 - 694.5 mm
Filter size
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:45 mm
- HMX-S15BP camcorder:46 mm
Display diagonal
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:7.11 cm (2.8")
- HMX-S15BP camcorder:8.89 cm (3.5")
Width
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:67 mm
- HMX-S15BP camcorder:66.3 mm
Depth
- GZ-HM400EU camcorder:135 mm
- HMX-S15BP camcorder:130 mm

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Comparison of GZ-HM400EU, HMX-S15BP
70 specifications	A JVC GZ-HM400EU camcorder Model GZ-HM400EU View product	B Samsung HMX-S15BP camcorder Model HMX-S15BP View product
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	10.3 MP	10 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor size	25.4 / 2.33 mm (1 / 2.33")	25.4 / 2.33 mm (1 / 2.33")
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	10x	15x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	180x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.7 - 67 mm	46.3 - 694.5 mm
Filter sizeDiffers	45 mm	46 mm
Image stabilizer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	48.5 - 485 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Camcorder media typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSD
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC
Flash memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto/Manual
Face detectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
White balanceidentical
White balance	Auto, Manual	Auto, Manual
Flashidentical
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.11 cm (2.8")	8.89 cm (3.5")
Display	LCD	LCD
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Camera playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slide show
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
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	NTSC, PAL
Still imageidentical
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Audioidentical
PCM digital audioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16-bit/48 kHz
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wind filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio dubbingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridge	Yes	Yes
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 h
Battery typeKnown for one	BN-VF815	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	67 mm	66.3 mm
DepthDiffers	135 mm	130 mm
HeightDiffers	72 mm	69.5 mm
WeightDiffers	400 g	420 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	INTELLISTUDIO 2.0
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, AV, USB
Hand strapKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32000 MB
Power consumption (typical)Differs	4 W	3.5 W
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000 +
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.8 - 4.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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

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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