Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black vs JVC GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:3.32 MP
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:8 MP
Sensor type
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:CCD
Optical sensor size
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:40x
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:39x
Digital zoom
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:200x
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:950x
Focal length range
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:2.9 - 116 mm
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:2.2 - 85.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:42 - 1680 mm
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:38 - 1482 mm
Compatible memory cards
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:SD, SDXC
- GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB:SD, SDHC

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Comparison of GZ-HM650, GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB
36 specifications	A JVC GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black Model GZ-HM650 View product	B JVC GZ-MS216 + Batterie + SD 4GB View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.32 MP	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	800000 pixels
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	40x	39x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	950x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.9 - 116 mm	2.2 - 85.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	42 - 1680 mm	38 - 1482 mm
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	SD, SDHC
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
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording timeKnown for one	6.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (CIPA standard)Known for one	9999 shots	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	BN-VG114	BN-VG107
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	110.5 mm	52 mm
DepthDiffers	50.5 mm	115 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	62 mm
WeightDiffers	235 g	230 g
Other featuresidentical
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.8 - 6.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	USB	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
SpotlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 lx

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