Canon Legria HF G40
Canon HF LEGRIA R78
Match RatingMatch RatingMatch Rating
Camcorder
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Everyday Life Photography
Events Photography
Sports Photography
Underwater Photography
Travel
Live Streaming
Event Videos
Home Videos
Vlogging
Slow Motion Videos
Low-light Videos
Wildlife Photography
Landscape Photography
High FPS Videos
WiFi Connectivity
Regular Looks
Bluetooth Connectivity
Camera Body with Lens

Want a personalised camera recommendation?

1

Tell us about your needs and lifestyle

2

We find the best match that suits you

3

We show you the best deals

Get Started

Technical Specifications

Aperture Range (F-F) 1.8-2.8 1.8-4.5
Audio Formats Supported - AC3
Audio System Dolby Digital Dolby Digital
Auto Focus Yes Yes
Batteries Included - Yes
Battery Life (max) - 2.9 h
Battery Technology - Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type - BP-727
Built-in Display Yes Yes
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) - Yes
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Camcorder Tape Type - N
Camcorder Type - Handheld camcorder
Camera Shutter Speed 1/6 - 1/2000 s 1/2 - 1/2000 s
Camera Type Camcorder Camcorder
Compatible Memory Cards - SD, SDHC, SDXC
DC-in Jack - Yes
Depth 231 mm 116 mm
Digital Zoom - 1140 x
Disc Types Supported - N
Display - LCD
Display Diagonal - 3 "
Effective Megapixels (image) - 2.07 MP
Effective Megapixels (movie) - 2.07 MP
Face Detection Yes Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s 1/2000 s
Flip-out Screen Yes Yes
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 26.8 - 576 mm 32.5 - 1853 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 3.67 - 73.4 mm 2.8 - 89.6 mm
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual Auto/Manual
Focusing Distance 10 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 -
Headphone Outputs 1 1
Height 84 mm 58 mm
Image Formats Supported JPEG -
Image Processor - DIGIC DV IV
Image Sensor Size 1/2.84 1/4.85
Image Sensor Size (W X H) - 2.92 X 2.16 mm
Image Stabilizer Type - Optical
Internal Storage Capacity - 16 GB
Live stream capable 1 1
Manual Exposure - Yes
Manual Focus Yes Yes
Maximum Aperture Number - 4.5
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 576 mm 1853 mm
Maximum Image Resolution - 1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum Memory Card Size - 64 GB
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels
Microphone In Yes -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Minimum Aperture Number 1.8 1.8
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 26.8 mm 32.5 mm
Minimum Illumination - 0.4 lx
Near Field Communication (NFC) - Yes
Number Of Batteries Supported - 1
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F -
Operating Temperature (T-T) -5 - 45 -
Optical Sensor Size - 1/4.85 "
Optical Zoom 20 x 32 x
Pre-record - Yes
Product Colour Black Black
Scene Modes - Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Scene Modes Present - Yes
Self-timer - Yes
Self-timer Delay - 10 s
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Slow-Mo Capable 1 1
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 1/6 s 1/2 s
Stabilizer Yes Yes
Supported Video Modes - 720p, 1080p
Total Megapixels - 3.28 MP
Touchscreen - Yes
Tracking Focus 1 -
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity 1 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1 1
USB Connectivity - Yes
USB Connector Mini-USB Mini-USB
USB Connector Type B B
USB Version 2.0 2.0
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes Yes
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, MP4 AVCHD, MP4
Video Recording Yes Yes
Video Resolutions 640x360, 1280x720, 1440x1080, 1920x1080 pixels 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Warranty Card - Yes
Weight 900 g 240 g
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten Auto, Daylight, Tungsten
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Width 115 mm 53 mm
Wind Filter Yes -

Want a personalised camera recommendation?

1

Tell us about your needs and lifestyle

2

We find the best match that suits you

3

We show you the best deals

Get Started