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Canon Mini vs Sony HDR-MV1

    2.99 in
    0.87 in
    Canon Mini Camcorder
    Canon Mini
      4.59 in
      2.78 in
      Sony HDR-MV1 Camcorder
      Sony HDR-MV1
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      3.7 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      1 editorial reviews
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      User rating
      36
      3.9 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
      		52 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      40
      4.0 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		47 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Effective megapixels8.99 Mpx8.4 Mpx
      Total megapixels12.8 Mpx16.8 Mpx

      Image

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Daylight
      • Tungsten
      		Auto
      Image stabilizernono

      Optics and focus

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto

      Screen and viewfinder

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal2.7 in2.7 in

      Photography features

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Scene modes
      • Beach
      • Close-up
      • Night
      • Snow
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Landscape
      • Night landscape
      • Snow
      • Spotlight
      • Sunrise
      • Sunset
      Built-in flashnono
      Face detectionyesyes

      Videography features

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Resolution
      • 640 x 360
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      		MPEG4

      Audio features

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Supported audio file formatsAACLPCM

      Design

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Silver
      • White
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Height0.87 in2.78 in
      Width2.99 in4.59 in
      Depth3.78 in1.06 in
      Weight5.64 oz5.82 oz

      Storage

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      Compatible memory cards
      • MicroSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      • MicroSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      • MS Micro
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      AC adapter includedyesno

      Connectivity

      Canon MiniCanon Mini
      Sony HDR-MV1Sony HDR-MV1
      HDMIyesyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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