Product comparison · 2 camcorders

JVC GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver vs Samsung HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black

18specifications compared
11differ
7identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver:0.8 MP
- HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:4.7 MP
Sensor type
- GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver:CCD
- HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
Optical sensor size
- GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
- HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Optical zoom
- GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver:45x
- HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:20x
Digital zoom
- GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver:900x
- HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:220x
Focal length range
- GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver:2.2 - 85.8 mm
- HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:3.3 - 33 mm
Product colour
- GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver:Silver
- HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:Black
Width
- GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver:52 mm
- HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black:59.3 mm

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Comparison of GZ-MS215, HMX-H204
33 specifications	A JVC GZ-MS215 0.8 MP CCD Silver Model GZ-MS215 View product	B Samsung HMX-H204 4.7 MP CMOS Black Model HMX-H204 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	0.8 MP	4.7 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	45x	20x
Digital zoomDiffers	900x	220x
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.2 - 85.8 mm	3.3 - 33 mm
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Still imageidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	52 mm	59.3 mm
DepthDiffers	110 mm	111.6 mm
HeightDiffers	62 mm	58.5 mm
WeightDiffers	230 g	283 g
Other featuresidentical
Audio output	1	1
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
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
Video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16384 MB
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230000 pixels
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264, MP4
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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