Name: GZ-RY980
Brand: JVC
SKU: 273520
Rating: 4.3 (40 reviews)

better the quality of the video and better low light performance
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
solid and well-built

high end camcorders do have an Electronic Viewfinder
none on Amazon or other sites I have checked
it was too failure-prone

Sensor type: CMOS BSI
Optical sensor size: 1/2.3 in
Maximum aperture: 2.8
Display diagonal: 3 in
Touchscreen: yes
Maximum resolution: 3840, 2160 px

JVC GZ-RY980 - Pros & Cons

better the quality of the video and better low light performance
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
solid and well-built

high end camcorders do have an Electronic Viewfinder
none on Amazon or other sites I have checked
it was too failure-prone
only records in MP4 video format
not

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JVC GZ-RY980 Sample Video: 4K Time-Lapse Recording

JVC GZ-RY980 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS BSI
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Total megapixels	18.9 Mpx

Optical zoom	10.0 x
Digital zoom	200.0 x
Minimum aperture	1.8
Maximum aperture	2.8
Focal length equiv	29.9 - 299
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	3.76 - 37.6
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)	yes
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Filter size	1.81 in

Light exposure modes	Program Auto
Self-timer delay	10 2
Built-in flash	no
3D support	no
Face detection	yes

Built-in microphone	yes
Microphone type	Stereo
Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Wind filter	yes

Height	2.99 in
Width	3.11 in
Depth	6.38 in
Weight	21.87 oz

Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	6400.0 mAh
Battery voltage	3.6 V
AC adapter included	yes

On Screen Display (OSD)	yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	DEU DUT ENG ESP FRE ITA RUS TUR
Tripod mounting supported	yes

Maximum image resolution	3840 x 2160 px
White balance modes	Presets Auto
Supported image file formats	JPEG
Image stabilizer	yes
Supported aspect ratios	16:9

Built-in display	yes
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	3.0 in
Touchscreen	yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic
Flip-out screen	yes

Resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 px
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported	AVCHD H.264 MOV
Maximum frame rate	120.0 fps

Colour of product	Black
Type of protection	Waterproof Freeze proof Shock proof Dust resistant
Dustproof	yes
Waterproof up to	5
Freezeproof	yes
Operating temperature	10 - 40
Operating relative humidity	35 - 80

Compatible memory cards	SD SDXC SDHC
Memory slots	2
Storage types	Memory card

HDMI	yes
USB port	yes
Microphone port	yes
PictBridge	no

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