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Sony Handycam HXR MC1500P Camcorder Camera vs Canon Legria HF M56 Camcorder

Summary
Sensor

CMOS, 2.65 MP

CMOS, 2.07 MP

Lens

2.9-34.8 mm, 12 x optical zoom

6.1-61 mm, 10 x optical zoom

Aperture

f/1.8-f/3.4

f/1.8-f/3

Shutter Speed

1/10000-6 sec

1/2000-2 sec

ISO

N/A

N/A

Battery

Rechargeable

Rechargeable

User Ratings

★★★★★
★★★★★

4.8/5 based on 73 ratings

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Sony Handycam HXR MC1500P Camcorder Camera is permanently discontinued.
Canon Legria HF M56 Camcorder is permanently discontinued.
General
Brand

Sony

Canon

Type

Camcorder

Camcorder

Series

Handycam

Legria

Title

Sony Handycam HXR MC1500P Camcorder Camera

Canon Legria HF M56 Camcorder

Sensor
Type

CMOS Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Sensor Format

Exmor R

Size(W x H)

1/4 inch

1/3 inch

Processor Model

DIGIC DV III Processor

Effective Resolution

2.65 MP Resolution

2.07 MP Resolution

Lens
Lens Type

Zoom

Zoom

Focal Length

2.9-34.8 mm

6.1-61 mm

Optical Zoom

12 x

10 x

Lens cover

, Lens Cap,Lens Hood

No

Aperture Range

f/1.8-f/3.4 Aperture

f/1.8-f/3 Aperture

Video
Resolution Available

1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD)

1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD),
1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

fps

1080p Frame rate : 25
720p Frame rate : 25

Slow Motion Effect

No

Flash
Built in Flash

No

Hot Shoe/Flash mount

No

No

Connectivity
Wifi

No

,Type 802.11 b/g/n

HDMI

, version 1.3

Bluetooth

No

No

NFC

No

No

Pictbridge

No

No

USB

, Type 2.0, 480 MB

Other connectivity features

Memory Stick PRO-HX Duo FX

Previewing
Viewfinder

, Optical (Window)

No

Display Type

LCD

LCD

Display Size

2.7 Inch

3 Inch

Display Resolution (No.of dots)

230400 dots

230000 dots

Moveable Display

No

Touchscreen

No

No. of supported language

17

Brightness Adjustment

No

, levels

Storage
Built in memory

32 GB

8 GB

Memory Card Type

Memory Stick Micro M2, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC

SD, SDHC, SDXC

Storage File system

EXIF

DCF,EXIF

Other Features
Shutter Speed

1/10000-6 sec

1/2000-2 sec

3D

No

No

Auto Focus

, Contrast detection

Touch Focus

No

Manual Focus

Image Stabilization

, Type : Optical

, Type : Optical

In-camera Editing

Pictures, Videos, Movie Mode Create, Movie Mode Edit, Creative, Calendar, Digital Effect: Auto Fade, Wipe;Custom Functions:Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour Depth

HDR Shooting Mode

No

No

Drive Mode

, Continuous Shot

No

Burst Mode

No

No

Microphone

Self Timer

10 seconds, 2 seconds

White Balance Type

Auto, Indoor, Outdoor

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Scene Modes

Beach/Snow, Fireworks, Portrait, Sports, Sunset

Iris control

No

Files
Image File Formats

JPEG

JPEG

Exposure
Exposure modes

Automatic Mode, Full manual, Program Mode

Exposure Lock

No

No

Design
Dimensions (WxHxD)

255 x 232 x 456 mm

68 x 64 x 121 mm

Weight

2700 Gram

310 Gram

Rugged

No

No

Available Color Options

Black

Warranty
Warranty Period

2 Years

2 Years

Parts Only

2 Years

Battery
Battery model

NP-F570

BP-718

Battery

Rechargeable(proprietary)

Rechargeable(proprietary)

Battery Type

Li-ion

Li-ion

Other Accessories
Accessories Inbox

AC Adaptor [AC-L100], Rechargeable Battery Pack [NP-F570], Power cord, Microphone, Wind Screen, Eyecup, Lens hood, Lens cap, Composite cable, USB cable (mini-B), USB Adaptor cable, Application Software (CD-ROM)

Canon LEGRIA HF M56 HD Camcorder with WiFi (PAL),Battery Pack BP-718,CA-110 Compact AC Power Adapter & Charger,HDMI Cable, Stylus Pen,USB Cable,CD-ROM Bundle