100 facts in comparison
Canon Vixia HF R500 vs Sony HDR-CX440
Canon Vixia HF R500
Sony HDR-CX440
Why is Canon Vixia HF R500 better than Sony HDR-CX440?
- Has a microphone input?
- Has a 24p cinema mode?
- Has manual white balance?
- 11.11% bigger screen size?
3"vs2.7" - Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack?
- 12 mm thinner?
116 mmvs128 mm - 14.77% less body volume?
350.44 cm³vs411.26 cm³ - Has an accelerometer?
Why is Sony HDR-CX440 better than Canon Vixia HF R500?
- 2.79x more megapixels (main camera)?
9.2 MPvs3.3 MP - Is compatible with Android?
- Has a touch screen?
- Has manual exposure?
- 70 g lighter?
215 gvs285 g - Supports Wi-Fi?
- Is compatible with iOS?
- Has touch autofocus?
Price comparison
Canon Vixia HF R500
Canon VIXIA HF G70 Camcorder 1/2.3” 4K UHD CMOS Sensor 20x Optical Zoom, 800x Digital Zoom, Image Stabili...Canon VIXIA HF G70 Camcorder 1/2.3” 4K UHD CMOS Sensor 20x Optical Zoom, 800x Digital Zoom, Image Stabilization, HDMI, USB Live Streaming, Time Stamp On-Screen Display Recording
Sony HDR-CX440
Design
The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Slow-motion is an artistic video effect that makes time seem to go slower. It is achieved by recording a video at a higher frame-rate than the standard playback rate of 24fps or 30fps. Depending on camera capabilities, frame rates for slow-motion videos vary between 60fps and 960fps.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
The camera can record in Dolby Vision, which is an HDR format that supports greater color depth and brightness than HDR10/HDR10+. It uses dynamic metadata so that each frame can have its own settings for contrast, brightness, and colors, which results in lifelike images.
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
continuous shooting (mechanical)
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The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
The burst mode, also called serial shot mode or continuous shooting mode, allows you to shoot multiple photos in a row.
Optics
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
CMOS image sensors are slowly replacing CCD sensors, due to reduced power consumption and better image quality. They can be very compact and cost relatively little to produce.
This allows you to manually set the ISO level.
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
field of view
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Field of view (FOV) is the part of the world that a device can view and record. A wider field of view allows you to capture more of the action.
This allows you to manually set the exposure.
With manual white balance you can choose the most accurate setting and avoid the green, blue or red hue which can occur in auto mode. You can also change the setting for artistic effect.
The autofocus is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the touch screen.
Audio
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Battery
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
included SD card (memory size)
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Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data.
Features
GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be through an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
A camera that supports live streaming can be used to broadcast video to certain platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, etc.) via a first-party app.
The device comes with a built-in USB male connector and doesn't need a separate USB cable to connect with the computer.
Miscellaneous
A secondary screen complements the main screen, offering an enhanced and improved user experience.
Price comparison
Canon Vixia HF R500
Canon VIXIA HF G70 Camcorder 1/2.3” 4K UHD CMOS Sensor 20x Optical Zoom, 800x Digital Zoom, Image Stabili...Canon VIXIA HF G70 Camcorder 1/2.3” 4K UHD CMOS Sensor 20x Optical Zoom, 800x Digital Zoom, Image Stabilization, HDMI, USB Live Streaming, Time Stamp On-Screen Display Recording
Sony HDR-CX440
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