Product comparison · 2 cameras

BenQ GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera vs BenQ LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera

53specifications compared
35differ
18identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Camera type
- GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera:Bridge camera
- LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera:Compact camera
Megapixel (approx.)
- GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera:18 MP
- LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera:16 MP
Sensor type
- GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera:CMOS
- LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera:CCD
Supported aspect ratios
- GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera:1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
- LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera:3:2, 16:9
Optical zoom
- GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera:36x
- LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera:24x
Digital zoom
- GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera:5x
- LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera:4x
Focal length range
- GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera:4 - 144 mm
- LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera:4.5 - 108 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
- GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera:22.5 mm
- LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera:26 mm

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Comparison of GH800, LH500
67 specifications	A BenQ GH800 1/2.3" Bridge camera Model GH800 View product	B BenQ LH500 1/2.3" Compact camera Model LH500 View product
Picture quality4 differ
Camera typeDiffers	Bridge camera	Compact camera
Megapixel (approx.)Differs	18 MP	16 MP
Image sensor size	1/2.3"	1/2.3"
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Image stabilizer	No	No
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9	3:2, 16:9
Image formats supported	EXIF, JPG	EXIF, JPG
Lens system7 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	36x	24x
Digital zoomDiffers	5x	4x
Focal length rangeDiffers	4 - 144 mm	4.5 - 108 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs	22.5 mm	26 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs	810 mm	600 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	3.4	3
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	5.7	6.9
Focusing6 differ
Normal focusing range (tele)Differs	2.2 - ∞	0.4 - ∞
Normal focusing range (wide)Differs	0.5 - ∞	0.1 - ∞
Macro focusing range (tele)Differs	0.1 - ∞	0.4 - 0.8 m
Macro focusing range (wide)Differs	2.2 - ∞	0.1 - 0.5 m
Normal focusing rangeDiffers	0.5 - ∞/2.2 - ∞	0.1 - ∞/0.4 - ∞
Super Macro focusing rangeDiffers	0.01 m	0.02 - 0.5 m
Exposure1 differ
ISO sensitivityDiffers	160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800	64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light exposure modesKnown for one	Auto, Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/2000 s	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speedDiffers	15 s	0.5 s
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffers	Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization	Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction
Video4 differ
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Maximum video resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Video resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080	640 x 480,1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps	30 fps
Video formats supportedDiffers	MOV	M-JPEG
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Voice recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supported	WAV	WAV
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	68 MB	13.6 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Maximum memory card size	64 GB	64 GB
Display1 differ
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonal	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	920000 pixels	460000 pixels
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB version	2.0	2.0
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera3 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Self-portrait
Photo effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid
Self-timer delay	2,10 s	2,10 s
Camera file systemDiffers	Exif 2.3	DCF, Exif 2.3
Playback zoom (max)Differs	10x	8x
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Differs	400 shots	145 shots
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	122 mm	106.9 mm
DepthDiffers	88 mm	22.1 mm
HeightDiffers	111 mm	68.6 mm
WeightDiffers	530 g	220 g
Packaging contentidentical
Hand strapKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Power source type	Battery	Battery
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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