Specifications and Features of Camcorders - ConsumerGuru
| Canon HV40 | Canon ZR900 | Canon HV30 | Canon HF S100 | Canon HF20 | |
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| Brand | Canon | Canon | Canon | Canon | Canon |
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| Model | HV40 | ZR900 | HV30 | HF S100 | HF20 |
| Average Price | $745 | $350 | $1,500 | $860 | $880 |
| Price Range: | $740-$1,120 | $150-$549 | $1,500-$1,500 | $700-$1,399 | $0-$0 |
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| GURU Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Performance | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Reliability | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Use | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Specifications | |||||
| Recording Format | DV, High Definition | Mini DV | DV, High Definition | High Definition, Flash Media | High Definition, Flash Media |
| Recording System | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC |
| Memory Still Resolution | 3.15 Megapixels | 8.02 Megapixels | |||
| Optical Zoom | 10x | 37x | 10x | 10x | 15x |
| Display Type | With LCD Screen | With LCD Screen | With LCD Screen | With LCD Screen | With LCD Screen |
| LCD Panel Size | 2.7 in. | 2.7 in. | 2.7 in. | 2.7 in. | 2.7 in. |
| Digital Zoom | 200x | 2,000x | 200x | 200x | 300x |
| Filter Diameter | 43 mm | 43 mm | 58 mm | 37 mm | |
| Image Stabilizer | Optical Image Stabilizer | Digital Image Stabilizer | Optical Image Stabilizer | Optical Image Stabilizer | Optical Image Stabilizer |
| Audio Format | Stereo | 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio | 5.1 Surround Sound | 5.1 Surround Sound | |
| Memory Card Type | MiniSD | MiniSD, SD Card, Built-In Memory | SD Card, Built-In Memory, SDHC Card | Built-In Memory, SDHC Card | |
| Digital Still Shot Mode | With Still Shot Capability | With Still Shot Capability | With Still Shot Capability | With Still Shot Capability | |
| MPEG Movie Mode | With MPEG Movie Mode | Without MPEG Movie Mode | With MPEG Movie Mode | With MPEG Movie Mode | |
| Output Interfaces | Composite (Video), Component, USB 2.0, HDMI | Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), FireWire / DV / i.Link | Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), Component, USB 2.0, FireWire / DV / i.Link, Headphones Jack, HDMI | Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), Component, USB 2.0, Headphones Jack, HDMI | Composite (Video), Component, USB 2.0, HDMI |
| Microphone Type | Internal | Internal, External/Optional | Installed | Internal | Internal |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery | Proprietary Li-Ion | Proprietary Li-Ion | ||
| Battery Life | 1.45 Hours | ||||
| Width | 3.5 in. | 2.7 in. | 3.5 in. | 2.76 in. | 2.8 in. |
| Depth | 5.4 in. | 3.2 in. | 5.4 in. | 5.35 in. | 4.9 in. |
| Height | 3.2 in. | 5 in. | 3.2 in. | 2.72 in. | 2.4 in. |
| Weight | 1.2 lb. | 0.84 lb. | 1.2 lb. | 0.99 lb. | 0.75 lb. |
| Family Line | Canon VIXIA | Canon ZR | Canon VIXIA | Canon VIXIA | Canon VIXIA |
| Included Accessories | Software, USB Cable, Driver, AC Power Adapter, Battery Pack, Video Cable | AC Power Adapter, Remote Control, Battery Pack, Video Cable | USB Cable, AC Power Adapter, Remote Control, Battery Pack, Video Cable | Software, USB Cable, Driver, AC Power Adapter, Battery Pack, Stereo Video Cable, Video Cable | Software, Hand Strap, Driver, AC Power Adapter, Battery Pack, Video Cable |
| Release Date | January, 2008 | February, 2008 | April, 2009 | ||