Canon VIXIA HF M31 3.89-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides the ultimate in color and imaging performance.
JVC GZ-HM550 1/2.3-inch 10.62-Megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS, 16x Dynamic Zoom and One Touch Upload to YouTube.
| Specification | Canon VIXIA HF M31 | JVC GZ-HM550 |
| Total Pixels | 3.89-megapixels | 10.62-megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/4 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Optical Zoom | 15x | 10x |
| Digital Zoom | 300x | 200x |
| Lens | 4.1 - 61.5mm | 6.7 - 67mm |
| Aperture | F1.8-3.2 | F2.8-4.5 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical (Dynamic SuperRange) | Electronic |
| Analog Video Format | NTSC | NTSC |
| Digital Video Format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
| LCD | 2.7-inch Touch Panel Widescreen color LCD (211,000 dots) | 2.7-inch TFT color LCD (123,000 dots) |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3) | Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3) |
| Recording Media | SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Card, 32GB Internal Flash Drive | SD, SDHC Memory Card, 32GB Internal Flash Drive |
| Connections | 1 HDMI 1 USB 1 Component video output 1 Composite video/audio output 1 Headphones 1 Microphone |
1 HDMI 1 USB 1 Component video output 1 Composite video/audio output |
| Battery | Canon BP-808 | JVC BN-VG114 |
| Dimensions | 2.7 x 2.4 x 4.8 inches | 2.4 x 2.2 x 4.5 inches |
| Weight | 11.3 ounces | 9.2 ounces |