Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Samsung HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder vs Samsung QF20BN Handheld camcorder

32specifications compared
8differ
24identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Image stabilizer
- HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder:Yes
- QF20BN Handheld camcorder:No
Focus adjustment
- HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder:Auto/Manual
- QF20BN Handheld camcorder:Manual
Built-in flash
- HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder:No
- QF20BN Handheld camcorder:Yes
Product colour
- HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder:White
- QF20BN Handheld camcorder:Black
Video formats supported
- HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder:H.264
- QF20BN Handheld camcorder:MP4
Maximum image resolution
- HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder:3072 x 1728 pixels
- QF20BN Handheld camcorder:1920 x 1080 pixels
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder:2
- QF20BN Handheld camcorder:1

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Comparison of HMX-QF30WN, QF20BN
63 specifications	A Samsung HMX-QF30WN camcorder Handheld camcorder Model HMX-QF30WN View product	B Samsung QF20BN Handheld camcorder Model QF20BN View product
Image sensoridentical
Total megapixels	5.1 MP	5.1 MP
Sensor typeKnown for one	CMOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor size	25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")	25.4 / 4 mm (1 / 4")
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoom	20x	20x
Digital zoom	40x	40x
Image stabilizerDiffers	Yes	No
Interchangeable lensKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length range	2.6 - 52 mm	2.6 - 52 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38.4 - 768 mm	38.4 - 768 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one	13.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Camcorder media type	Memory card	Memory card
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Camera file systemKnown for one	DPOF 1.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Camcorder tape typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDV
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffers	Auto/Manual	Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
White balanceidentical
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Flash1 differ
Built-in flashDiffers	No	Yes
Built-in lightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	6.86 cm (2.7")	6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	230000 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Camcorder type	Handheld camcorder	Handheld camcorder
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 lx
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
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	720 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedDiffers	H.264	MP4
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	3072 x 1728 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	1920 x 1080	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supported	AAC	AAC
Ports & interfaces1 differ
PictBridge	No	No
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Composite video out	1	1
Headphone outputs	0	0
S-Video out	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	1.44 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	BP125A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	42.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	119 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	52.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	178.4 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AV, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1/30 s

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