Canon GL2 MiniDV Camcorder Comparison

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Recording Media

LCD Screen Size Digital camcorders have a miniature LCD monitor on the back to preview footage that you are shooting. You can also playback the footage later on the screen. LCD Screen Size is the length of that monitor measured diagonally.

Video Resolution This identifies the different types of video capture resolution that the camcorder can generate.

Interface Type

Image Stabilization There are two types of image stabilization: optical and digital. An optical stabilizer uses gyrometers to detect camera motion. The gyrometer signals are used to electrically position a movable lens assembly so that the image projected onto the CCDs stays centered. Digital stabilization pixel shifts the image frames to create a more stable video image, it also degrades the video quality somewhat.

Optical Zoom

Weight

Image Processor

Image Sensor Size

Image Sensor Quantity Usually either 1 or 3, higher end camcorders have 3 sensor chips. 1CCD camcorders capture images by capturing one of the three RGB color values and interpreting the other two. 3CCD cameras capture image data by having 3 seperate chips for each RGB color, resulting in more accurate color information.

Image Sensor An image sensor records the brightness on each photosite when the shutter is open, it is stored as a set of numbers that can then be used to set the color and brightness of dots on the screen or ink on the printed page to reconstruct the image. There are two main types of image sensors CCD (charge-coupled device) and CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor). CMOS are generally cheaper to produce and consume less power, but are also less sensative than CCD. However both produce roughly the same quality image.

Lens Features

Focal Length

Filter Diameter The size of a filter that fits the filter threads on the end of the lens.

Digital Zoom

Optical Zoom This number tells you how much larger the camcorder can make its subject appear simply through a slide of the lens. In other words, a camcorder with 3X Optical Zoom can make a subject appear 3 times larger in the frame. Optical zoom is generally preferred to digital zoom, since it can magnify an image without losing picture quality.

Video Recording

Minimum Lux Rating Lux is a measure of light intensity. A camera lux rating refers to the minimum amount of light that will produce pictures. The lower the number the better the picture the camcorder will produce in low light environments.

Recording Media

Image Stabilization There are two types of image stabilization: optical and digital. An optical stabilizer uses gyrometers to detect camera motion. The gyrometer signals are used to electrically position a movable lens assembly so that the image projected onto the CCDs stays centered. Digital stabilization pixel shifts the image frames to create a more stable video image, it also degrades the video quality somewhat.

Maximum Video Capture Resolution This identifies the different types of video capture resolution that the camcorder can generate.

Video Capture Format This identifies the different types of video capture format that the camcorder can generate.

General Features

Flash Memory Capacity

Additional Features

Removable Flash Memory Included

Interface Connection

LCD Screen Size Digital camcorders have a miniature LCD monitor on the back to preview footage that you are shooting. You can also playback the footage later on the screen. LCD Screen Size is the length of that monitor measured diagonally.

Power

Power Source

Dimensions

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Warranty

Warranty Information

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Additional Specifications

Shortest Shutter Speed

Longest Shutter Speed

Interlaced Scan

Exposure Control

Battery Rechargeable

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)

Progressive Scan

Battery Include

Maximum Video Lines

Effective Video Resolution

Memory Card Type Include

Total Camcorder Resolution

Viewfinder Type

Frequency Band

White Balance Modes

Effective Image Resolution

Product Series

Microphone Technology

Optics

Image Stabilization There are two types of image stabilization: optical and digital. An optical stabilizer uses gyrometers to detect camera motion. The gyrometer signals are used to electrically position a movable lens assembly so that the image projected onto the CCDs stays centered. Digital stabilization pixel shifts the image frames to create a more stable video image, it also degrades the video quality somewhat.

Other Features

LCD Screen Size Digital camcorders have a miniature LCD monitor on the back to preview footage that you are shooting. You can also playback the footage later on the screen. LCD Screen Size is the length of that monitor measured diagonally.

Image Stabilization There are two types of image stabilization: optical and digital. An optical stabilizer uses gyrometers to detect camera motion. The gyrometer signals are used to electrically position a movable lens assembly so that the image projected onto the CCDs stays centered. Digital stabilization pixel shifts the image frames to create a more stable video image, it also degrades the video quality somewhat.

Maximum Video Capture Resolution This identifies the different types of video capture resolution that the camcorder can generate.

Physical Specifications

Weight

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Canon GL2 MiniDV Camcorder

Canon GL2 MiniDV Camcorder

 

  • 3.8

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    $1,899.99 - $2,349.95

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    Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV

    2.5 in

    N/A

    1 x USB|1 x 4-pin IEEE 1394|1 x LANC|1 x Composite Video In/Out|1 x Audio In/Out|1 x Microphone|1 x Headphone|1 x DC Power In

    Optical

    20

    119.36

     

    1/4"

    3

    CCD

     

    N/A

    58 mm

    100x

    20 X

     

    6 lux

    Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV

    Optical

    N/A

    N/A

     

    N/A

    Backlight Compensation|Fader Function|Viewfinder

    8 MB

    1 x USB|1 x 4-pin IEEE 1394|1 x LANC|1 x Composite Video In/Out|1 x Audio In/Out|1 x Microphone|1 x Headphone|1 x DC Power In

    2.5 in

     

    Lithium-Ion Battery

     

    5.40" Height x 4.60" Width x 12" Depth

    5.37 in

    4.62 in

    12 in

    7.46 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited Warranty

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Secure Digital (SD) Card

    0.4 Megapixel

    Electronic

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Electret Condenser

     

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

     

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

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    Sony HDR-FX7 HD Camcorder

    Sony HDR-FX7 HD Camcorder

     

  • 4.2

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    $1,729.00 - $2,208.18

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    Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV

    3.5 in

    1440 x 1080

    1 x LANC|1 x Audio/Video Out|1 x USB|1 x i.Link|1 x Component Video Out|1 x Headphone|1 x Microphone|1 x S-Video Out|1 x HDMI|1 x DC Power In

    Optical

    20

    57.92

     

    1/4"

    3

    CMOS

     

    N/A

    62 mm

    30 X

    20 X

     

    4 lux

    Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV

    Optical

    1440 x 1080

    DV|HDV|MPEG-1|MPEG-2

     

    N/A

    Viewfinder

    N/A

    1 x LANC|1 x Audio/Video Out|1 x USB|1 x i.Link|1 x Component Video Out|1 x Headphone|1 x Microphone|1 x S-Video Out|1 x HDMI|1 x DC Power In

    3.5 in

     

    InfoLithium|Rechargeable Battery

     

    N/A

    6.25 in

    5.75 in

    13.75 in

    3.62 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    1/10000 Second

    1/4 Second

    Yes

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    1080

    2.3 Megapixel

    N/A

    3.4 Megapixel

    Electronic

    5.9 W Power Consumption with HDV and 5.7 W with DV Effective Pixels in Wide Scree (16:9) Modes: Video: 3.11 MegaPixels Still: 3.11 MegaPixels

    Auto Indoor One-Push Outdoor

    2.3 Megapixel

    HDR

    N/A

     

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

     

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

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    Flash Memory|Memory Card

    3.5 in

    1920 x 1080

    N/A

    Optical

    N/A

    N/A

     

    1/3"

    1

    CMOS

     

    4.25 mm to 42.50 mm

    58 mm

    200x

    10 X

     

    0.1 lux

    Flash Memory|Memory Card

    Optical

    1920 x 1080

    Full HD

     

    32 GB

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    3.5 in

     

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    1.20 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    1/2000 Second

    N/A

    N/A

    Program AE Shutter Priority AE Aperture Priority AE Manual

    Yes

    30.40 mm to 305 mm

    Yes

    Yes

    1080

    2.1 Megapixel

    N/A

    2.4 Megapixel

    Electronic

    N/A

    Auto Set 1 Set 2 Custom Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Manual

    2.1 Megapixel

    HF

    N/A

     

    Optical

     

    3.5 in

    Optical

    1920 x 1080

     

    1.20 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited

    Manufacturer Link

     

    1.20 lbs

    1 Year Limited

    Manufacturer Link

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