Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black vs Samsung HMX-H300SP camcorder

23specifications compared
11differ
12identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:3.32 MP
- HMX-H300SP camcorder:5 MP
Optical zoom
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:40x
- HMX-H300SP camcorder:30x
Digital zoom
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:200x
- HMX-H300SP camcorder:300x
Focal length range
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:2.9 - 116 mm
- HMX-H300SP camcorder:247 - 7410 mm
Compatible memory cards
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:SD, SDXC
- HMX-H300SP camcorder:SD, SDHC
Display diagonal
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:6.86 cm (2.7")
- HMX-H300SP camcorder:7.62 cm (3")
Battery type
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:BN-VG114
- HMX-H300SP camcorder:IA-BP210R
Width
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:110.5 mm
- HMX-H300SP camcorder:49.5 mm

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Comparison of GZ-HM650, HMX-H300SP
46 specifications	A JVC GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black Model GZ-HM650 View product	B Samsung HMX-H300SP camcorder Model HMX-H300SP View product
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	3.32 MP	5 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeKnown for one	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	40x	30x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	300x
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.9 - 116 mm	247 - 7410 mm
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	42 - 1680 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	SD, SDHC
White balanceidentical
White balance	Auto, Manual	Auto, Manual
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	7.62 cm (3")
Display	LCD	LCD
Cameraidentical
Photo modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
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	PAL
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2944 x 1656
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Audioidentical
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 formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Battery typeDiffers	BN-VG114	IA-BP210R
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	110.5 mm	49.5 mm
DepthDiffers	50.5 mm	119.7 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	56.6 mm
WeightDiffers	235 g	228 g
Other featuresidentical
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 W
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP (SP2)
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
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpotlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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