VIXIA HG21/HG20

System


Recording SystemMoviesAVCHD
Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch
Still imagesDCF (Design rule for camera system), compatible with Exif(*1) Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF
Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)
Size of Video RecordingsMXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Other recording modes: 1440 x 1080 pixels
Size of Still images mode: 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 pixels
Simultaneous recording: 1920 x 1080, 848 x 480 pixels
Television System1080/60i(*2)
Recording MediaBuilt-in hard disk: 120 GB, 60 GB
SD or SDHC memory card (not included)
Maximum Recording Time
(approximate figures)
Built-in hard disk:MXP mode: 11 hr. 5 min. FXP mode: 15 hr. 45 min. XP+ mode: 21 hr. 40 min. SP mode: 36 hr. LP mode: 45 hr. 55 min.
Built-in hard disk:MXP mode: 5 hr. 30 min. FXP mode: 7 hr. 50 min. XP+ mode: 10 hr. 50 min. SP mode: 18 hr. LP mode: 22 hr. 55 min.
32 GB memory card:MXP mode: 2 hr. 55 min. FXP mode: 4 hr. 10 min. XP+ mode: 5 hr. 45 min. SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min. LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min.
Image Sensor1/3.2-inch CMOS, approx. 3,310,000 pixels
Effective pixelsMovies: approx. 2,070,000
Still images (LW): approx. 2,070,000
Still images (L, M, S): approx. 2,760,000
LCD Screen2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 211,000 dots
Viewfinder0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 dots
MicrophoneStereo electret condenser microphone
Lensf=4.8-57.6 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 12x optical zoom
35 mm equivalentMovies: 42.9 - 514.8 mm
Still images (LW): 42.9 - 514.8 mm
Still images (L, M, S): 39.3 - 471.6 mm
Lens Configuration11 elements in 9 groups (2 aspheric elements)
AF SystemAutofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus
Filter Diameter37 mm
Minimum Focusing Distance1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
White BalanceAuto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance settings:
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Minimum Illumination0.2 lx ([Night] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
3 lx ([Programmed AE], Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended IlluminationMore than 100 lx
Image StabilizationOptical-Shift Image Stabilizer
*1 : This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
*2 : Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are converted and recorded on the hard disk/memory card as 60i.
Terminals
AV OUT/ Terminalφ 3.5 mm minijack; Output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced
Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less
USB Terminalmini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB)
COMPONENT OUT Terminal
(Proprietary mini-D terminal)
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms; Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): ±350 mV
1080i (D3) / 480i (D1) compatible; Output only
HDMI OUT TerminalHDMI mini connector; Output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC
MIC Terminalφ 3.5 mm stereo minijack
-57 dBV (with 600 ohm microphone) / 5 kohms or more
Power/Others
Power supply (rated)7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
Power consumption
(SP mode, AF on)
3.8 W (LCD screen, normal brightness, recording on the hard disk)
3.7 W (LCD screen, normal brightness, recording on a memory card)
3.7 W (viewfinder, normal brightness, recording on the hard disk)
3.5 W (viewfinder, normal brightness, recording on a memory card)
Operating temperature0 - 40 ℃ (32 - 104 ℉)
Dimensions [W x H x D]
(excluding the grip belt)
80 x 77 x 139 mm (3.1 x 3.0 x 5.5 in.)
80 x 77 x 138 mm (3.1 x 3.0 x 5.4 in.)
Weight (camcorder body only) 490g (1.1 lb.) 465g (1.0 lb.)
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter


Power supply 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output / consumption 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) - 39 VA (240 V)
Operating temperature 0 - 40 ℃ (32 - 104 ℉)
Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
Weight 135 g (4.8 oz.)
BP-807 Battery Pack


Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System
Rated voltage 7.4 V DC
Operating temperature 0 - 40 ℃ (32 - 104 ℉)
Battery capacity 890 mAh
Dimensions 30.7 x 35.2 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 1.4 x 1.6 in.)
Weight 49 g (1.7 oz)