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Compare Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition DV Camcorder to Canon Legria HV40 High Definition DV Camcorder

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Product Description   
 
The VIXIA HV30 HDV Camcorder, continues the tradition of excellence from this legendary company. As before, record your memories in true 1920 x 1080 HD to MiniDV tapes for stunning image... More
The VIXIA HV30 HDV Camcorder, continues the tradition of excellence from this legendary company. As before, record your memories in true 1920 x 1080 HD to MiniDV tapes for stunning image quality each and every time. When you prefer to shoot stills capture them in 3.1Mp to miniSD cards (sold separately). Less
The LEGRIA HV40 is a High Definition moviemaker’s camcorder, offering the flexibility to realise your creative vision. Take manual control of different settings using the customisable Control Dial.
Product MPN   
MPN HV30 3686B001AA
Key Features   
Camcorder Type   What is "Camcorder Type"? Digital Digital
Recording Format   What is "Recording Format"? DV • High Definition DV • High Definition
Recording System   What is "Recording System"? NTSC NTSC
Sensor Quantity   What is "Sensor Quantity"? Unknown 1
Memory Still Resolution 3.15 Megapixels 3.15 Megapixels
Optical Zoom   What is "Optical Zoom"? 10x 10x
Weight 0.54 kg 0.53 kg
CCD   
Sensor Quantity   What is "Sensor Quantity"? Unknown 1
Sensor Size 1/2.7" 1/2.7"
Number of Pixels   What is "Number of Pixels"? 2960K pixels 2960K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder   
Display Type   What is "Display Type"? With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   What is "LCD Panel Size"? 2.7 in. 2.7 in.
Color Viewfinder   What is "Color Viewfinder"? With Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Lens   
Optical Zoom   What is "Optical Zoom"? 10x 10x
Digital Zoom   What is "Digital Zoom"? 200x 200x
Lens Focal Length 6.1 - 61 mm 6.1 - 61 mm
Filter Diameter 43 mm 43 mm
Video Modes   
Recording Speed   What is "Recording Speed"? SP • LP LP
Image Stabilizer   What is "Image Stabilizer"? Optical Image Stabilizer Optical Image Stabilizer
Low Lux   What is "Low Lux"? 0.2 Lux 0.2 Lux
Audio   
Audio Format   What is "Audio Format"? 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography   
Memory Card Type   What is "Memory Card Type"? MiniSD • SD Card • Built-In Memory SD Card • SDHC Card
Digital Still Shot Mode   What is "Digital Still Shot Mode"? With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 3.15 Megapixels 3.15 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size   What is "Max Still Image Size"? 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536
MPEG Movie Mode   What is "MPEG Movie Mode"? Without MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces   
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • USB 2.0 • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack • HDMI Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • USB 2.0 • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack • HDMI
Input Interfaces FireWire / DV / iLink Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA)
Microphone Type Installed Internal
Power Supply   
Battery Type   What is "Battery Type"? Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life   What is "Battery Life"? Unknown 2 Hours
Dimensions   
Height 8.1 cm 8.2 cm
Width 8.9 cm 8.8 cm
Weight 0.54 kg 0.53 kg
Depth 13.7 cm 13.8 cm
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Canon VIXIA Canon VIXIA
Included Accessories USB Cable • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Battery Pack • Video Cable USB Cable • AC Power Adapter • Battery Pack • Stereo Video Cable • Video Cable
Release Date February, 2008 June, 2009
UPC 4960999572734 4960999637181
Product ID 50920729 81225523
 
Product Reviews
Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition DV Camcorder Image
Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition DV Camcorder
4/5 stars
3 reviews
Canon Legria HV40 High Definition DV Camcorder Image
Canon Legria HV40 High Definition DV Camcorder

The Canon HV30 is a great camcorder!

by chungmike , Oct 25, 2008
Pros: High definition 30P - Progressive mode looks amazing....just like a movie! Cool black case.
Cons: Cheap battery comes with the camcorder. No strap included.
The Bottom Line: If you want high quality, high definition, cinema mode videos for editing, this camcorder does it all....as long as you can justify the relatively high price.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: I've had the HV30 since April 1, 2008, and so far I think it's great.
I previously used the Sony TRV38, another very capable camcorder. The HV30 comes in a slick, black color and is slightly smaller than my Sony TRV38.

This camera uses...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Over priced under performance, too much hype.

by tingting , Dec 27, 2008
Pros: light weight, compact. HDV.
Cons: Poor LCD resolution, no neck strap, no video editing or capture software, mini SD card.
The Bottom Line: This camera is obsolete. The standard is AVCHD which is true HD resolution.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review:
I had many camcorders. For this price I expected alot more. After reading reviews I sold my JVC HD HDD camcorder because the HDD HD folks don't have their act together yet. However, the color of the 3 CCD is much better than this. I have had 3...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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