Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Samsung HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder vs Samsung HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder

54specifications compared
19differ
35identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Total megapixels
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:5.1 MP
- HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:5 MP
Optical sensor size
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
- HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 3.3 mm (1 / 3.3")
Effective megapixels (image)
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:5.3 MP
- HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:5.5 MP
Optical zoom
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:20x
- HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:1x
Digital zoom
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:40x
- HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:3x
Compatible memory cards
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:SD, SDHC, SDXC
- HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:SD, SDHC
Display diagonal
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:6.86 cm (2.7")
- HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:5.84 cm (2.3")
Maximum frame rate
- HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:50 fps
- HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder:25 fps

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Comparison of HMX-QF20BP, HMX-W300BP
74 specifications	A Samsung HMX-QF20BP camcorder Handheld camcorder Model HMX-QF20BP View product	B Samsung HMX-W300BP camcorder Handheld camcorder Model HMX-W300BP View product
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers	5.1 MP	5 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers	25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")	25.4 / 3.3 mm (1 / 3.3")
Effective megapixels (image)Differs	5.3 MP	5.5 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one	1.75 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	20x	1x
Digital zoomDiffers	40x	3x
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.6 - 52 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	38.4 - 768 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for one	13.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for one	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	3.9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	1.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media type	Memory card	Memory card
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC
Disc types supportedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera file systemKnown for one	DPOF 1.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustment	Auto	Auto
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.04 m
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten	Auto
Flashidentical
Built-in flash	No	No
Built-in light	No	No
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	6.86 cm (2.7")	5.84 cm (2.3")
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels	230000 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder type	Not available	Not available
Cameraidentical
Camcorder type	Handheld camcorder	Handheld camcorder
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	No	No
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power, Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported	H.264	H.264
Supported video modes	1080p	1080p
Analog signal format system	PAL	PAL
Maximum frame rateDiffers	50 fps	25 fps
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	3072 x 1728 pixels	2592 x 1944 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	1920 x 1080	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Digital 2.0	stereo
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supported	AAC	AAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridge	Yes	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	0	0
S-Video out	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Video recording timeDiffers	1.30 h	2 h
Battery typeDiffers	BP125A	IA-BH130LB
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	42.8 mm	60 mm
DepthDiffers	119 mm	17.8 mm
HeightDiffers	52.4 mm	112 mm
WeightDiffers	180 g	137 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	USB	AV, USB
Hand strap	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP SP2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP SP2
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto

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