Canon VIXIA HF R800 Black
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Canon XF300
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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 VIXIA HF R800 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon XF300 camera would suit you adequately. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon VIXIA HF R800 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon XF300 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 VIXIA HF R800 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 XF300 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
Advanced Skill Level (Video) |
Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the VIXIA HF R800, will align with your skill level. |
Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the XF300, will align with your skill level. | |
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 VIXIA HF R800 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 XF300 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 XF300. | ||
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 VIXIA HF R800 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 XF300 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^*} | |
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 VIXIA HF R800 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 XF300 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 2.92 X 2.16 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
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 4.8 x 3.6 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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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AC Adapter Included | Yes | - | |
Analog Signal Format System | NTSC | - | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes | - | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | f/1.8 - f/4.5 | 1.6-2.8 | |
Audio Formats Supported | - | PCM | |
Audio Noise Reduction | - | Yes | |
Audio Output | - | 1 | |
Audio System | Dolby Digital | - | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Batteries Included | Yes | - | |
Battery Capacity | 2760 mAh | - | |
Battery Capacity (Watt Hours) | 9.7 Wh | - | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
Battery Type | BP-727 | - | |
Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | - | Yes | |
Cables Included | HDMI, USB | - | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDXC, SDHC | Compact Flash, SD | |
Camcorder Tape Type | N | - | |
Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder | - | |
Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/18 - 1/2000 s | |
Camera Type | Camcorder | Camcorder | |
Capture Modes | FXP, LP, MXP | - | |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m | - | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC | |
Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) Out | - | 1 | |
Composite Video Out | 1 | - | |
DC-in Jack | - | Yes | |
Depth | 116 mm | 180 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 1140 x | 1.5 x | |
Disc Types Supported | N | - | |
Display | LCD | LCD | |
Display Diagonal | 3 | 4 | |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels | - | |
Effective Megapixels (image) | 2.07 MP | - | |
Effective Megapixels (movie) | 2.07 MP | - | |
Electronic Viewfinder | - | Yes | |
Face Detection | - | Yes | |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/2000 s | |
Filter Size | 43 mm | 82 mm | |
Flash Memory | - | 32768 GB | |
Flip-out Screen | Yes | Yes | |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 38.5 - 1232 mm | 29.3 - 527.4 mm | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 2.8 - 89.6 mm | 4.1 - 73.8 mm | |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto, Manual | |
Full HD | Yes | Yes | |
Hand Strap | Yes | Yes | |
HD Type | Full HD | - | |
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
HDMI Connector Type | Mini | A | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
Headphone Output Type | 3.5 | 3.5 | |
Headphone Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Height | 58 mm | 192 mm | |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPG | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/4.85 | 1/3 | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 2.92 X 2.16 mm | 4.8 x 3.6 mm | |
Internal Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - | |
ISO Sensitivity | - | Auto | |
Light Exposure Modes | Manual | - | |
Macro Focusing Range | 0.5 m | - | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 1853 mm | 527.4 mm | |
Maximum Frame Rate | - | 50 fps | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Microphone In | Yes | Yes | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 | 1.6 | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 32.5 mm | 29.3 mm | |
Minimum Illumination | 0.4 lx | - | |
Normal Focusing Range | - | 0.02 - 1 m | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 60 % | - | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | -5 - 45 °F | -5 - 45 °F | |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/4.85 " | 1/3 " | |
Optical Zoom | 32 x | 18 x | |
Photo Mode | - | Yes | |
Power Consumption (typical) | - | 9 W | |
Product Colour | Black | Black | |
Scene Modes | Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset Scene, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks | - | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | - | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
Shutter Speed (photo) | 1/500 s | - | |
Shutter Speed (video) | 1/2000 s | - | |
Spotlight | - | Yes | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Total Megapixels | 3.28 MP | 2.37 MP | |
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | 1 | |
USB Connector | Mini-usb | - | |
USB Connector Type | - | Mini-usb | |
USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | Yes | |
Video Formats Supported | MPEG-4 | MXF | |
Video Out | - | 1 | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Recording Time | 17.33 | 1.2 | |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280x720, 1920x1080 pixels | |
Viewfinder Resolution | - | 1550000 pixels | |
Viewfinder Screen Size | - | 0.57 " | |
Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic | |
Weight | 235 g | 2630 g | |
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Manual, Tungsten | Auto, Manual, Custom (2000K - 15000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten | |
Width | 53 mm | 394 mm | |
XLR In | - | Yes |
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