Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Samsung HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black vs Samsung SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black

13specifications compared
7differ
6identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black:4.7 MP
- SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black:0.8 MP
Sensor type
- HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black:CMOS
- SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black:CCD
Optical sensor size
- HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black:25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")
- SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical zoom
- HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black:20x
- SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black:52x
Digital zoom
- HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black:220x
- SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black:2200x
Maximum video resolution
- HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black:1920 x 1080 pixels
- SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black:720 x 576 pixels
Weight
- HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black:272 g
- SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black:230 g

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Comparison of HMX-203, SMX-K40
30 specifications	A Samsung HMX-203 4.7 MP CMOS Black Model HMX-203 View product	B Samsung SMX-K40 0.8 MP CCD Black Model SMX-K40 View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	4.7 MP	0.8 MP
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 4.1 mm (1 / 4.1")	25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	20x	52x
Digital zoomDiffers	220x	2200x
Filter sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 mm
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC
Flash memoryKnown for one	8 GB	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
Video1 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	720 x 576 pixels
Video formats supported	H.264	H.264
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	60 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59.8 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	122.2 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65.6 mm
WeightDiffers	272 g	230 g
Other featuresidentical
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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