Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black vs Samsung SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black

23specifications compared
11differ
12identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Sensor type
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
- SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black:CCD
Optical sensor size
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
- SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:40x
- SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black:52x
Digital zoom
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:200x
- SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black:2200x
Focal length range
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:2.9 - 116 mm
- SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black:2.1 - 109.2 mm
Compatible memory cards
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:SD, SDXC
- SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black:SD, SDHC
Battery type
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:BN-VG114
- SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black:IA-BP105R
Width
- GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black:110.5 mm
- SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black:53.9 mm

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Comparison of GZ-HM650, SMX-F50BP
45 specifications	A JVC GZ-HM650 3.32 MP CMOS Black Model GZ-HM650 View product	B Samsung SMX-F50BP camcorder CCD Black Model SMX-F50BP View product
Image sensor2 differ
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Total megapixelsKnown for one	3.32 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	40x	52x
Digital zoomDiffers	200x	2200x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.9 - 116 mm	2.1 - 109.2 mm
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
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Display	LCD	LCD
Cameraidentical
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 lx
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 x 480 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200
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
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
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
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 typeDiffers	BN-VG114	IA-BP105R
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	53.9 mm
DepthDiffers	50.5 mm	119 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	56.4 mm
WeightDiffers	235 g	219 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 W
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows XP
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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