Canon XA20
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Canon Legria HF G40
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Camcorder |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. | |
Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon XA20 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon Legria HF G40 camera would suit you adequately. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon XA20 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon Legria HF G40 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The XA20 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Legria HF G40 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the XA20 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Legria HF G40 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the XA20. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Legria HF G40. | |
Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the XA20 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Legria HF G40 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Canon provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | ||
Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon XA20 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon Legria HF G40 is a great companion to have. | |
Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
Slow Motion Videos |
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode. |
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode. | |
Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | |
Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. | |
WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | ||
Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Analog Signal Format System | NTSC | - | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-2.8 | 1.8-2.8 | |
Audio System | Dolby Digital 5.1 | Dolby Digital | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Battery Technology | Lithium | - | |
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution | 28 Mbit/s | - | |
Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | - | Yes | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Camcorder Tape Type | N | - | |
Camcorder Type | Shoulder camcorder | - | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s | 1/6 - 1/2000 s | |
Camera Type | Camcorder | Camcorder | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | - | |
Depth | 182 mm | 231 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 400 x | - | |
Disc Types Supported | N | - | |
Display | LCD | - | |
Display Diagonal | 3.5 " | - | |
Effective Megapixels (movie) | 2.91 MP | - | |
Electronic Viewfinder | Yes | - | |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/2000 s | |
Filter Size | 58 mm | - | |
Flip-out Screen | Yes | Yes | |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 26.8 - 576 mm | 26.8 - 576 mm | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 3.67 - 73.4 mm | 3.67 - 73.4 mm | |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | |
Focusing Distance | - | 10 | |
Full HD | Yes | Yes | |
Hand Strap | Yes | Yes | |
HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
HDMI Connector Type | - | C | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
Headphone Output Type | 2.5, 3.5 | 2.5, 3.5 | |
Headphone Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Height | 84 mm | 84 mm | |
Image Formats Supported | - | JPEG | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.84 | 1/2.84 | |
Image Stabilizer Type | Hybrid | - | |
Live stream capable | - | 1 | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | - | |
Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 576 mm | 576 mm | |
Maximum Memory Card Size | 128 GB | - | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Memory Slots | 2 | - | |
Microphone In | Yes | Yes | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Microphone Port - Size | 3.5 mm | - | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 | 1.8 | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm | |
Minimum Illumination | 0.1 lx | - | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 60 % | - | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | - | -5 - 45 | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | -5 - 45 °F | 0 - 40 °F | |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.84 " | - | |
Optical Zoom | 20 x | 20 x | |
PCM Digital Audio | 16-bit/48 kHz | - | |
Product Colour | Black | Black | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
Slow-Mo Capable | 1 | 1 | |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/6 s | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Supported Video Modes | 1080p, 720p | - | |
Total Megapixels | 3.09 MP | - | |
Touchscreen | Yes | - | |
Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | 1 | |
USB Connector | - | Mini-USB | |
USB Connector Type | Mini-Usb | B | |
USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | Yes | |
Video Formats Supported | H.264, MPEG4 | AVCHD, MP4 | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Resolutions | 640 x 360, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 640x360, 1280x720, 1440x1080, 1920x1080 pixels | |
Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.24 " | - | |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | - | |
Weight | 765 g | 900 g | |
White Balance | Auto, Set 1, Set 2, Color Temperature (2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten | |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n | - | |
Width | 109 mm | 115 mm | |
Wind Filter | - | Yes | |
XLR In | Yes | - |
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