JVC GZ-HM400 Product Specs
The GZ-HM400 ($999 MSRP) is the larger, more sophisticated cousin model to the JVC GZ-X900. While both camcorders have similar imaging specifications, the GZ-HM400 is packed with extra controls, 32GB of internal memory, and a splendid adjustment dial that puts JVC's Laser Touch system to shame.
Unfortunately, the GZ-HM400 suffered from the same low light difficulties that plagued the GZ-X900, although it did represent a significant improvement in that category.
*_Update_: The Everio GZ-HM400 was ultimately selected as our runner-up for Best Value of 2009. To see why we selected it and read about our other 2009 awards, "check out the 2009 CamcorderInfo.com Select Awards":http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Camcorderinfo-com-Select-Awards-2009-37268.htm.*
| JVC GZ-HM400- Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 999 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Format | Flash Memory |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | Prosumer |
| Image Stabilization | Optical (OIS) |
| 3D Capable | No |
| HD Video Format | AVCHD |
| SD Video Format | None |
| Frame Rate(s) | 60i, (120fps, 300fps, 600fps low-quality modes) |
| Primary Audio Format | Dolby Digital (2ch) |
| Secondary Audio Format | None |
| Primary Media | Internal Flash Memory |
| Secondary Media | Memory Card |
| Tertiary Media | None |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC |
| Included Media Capacity | 32GB Internal Flash Memory |
| Maximum Recording Time (highest quality in minutes) | 176 |
| Recording Quality Option(s) | UXP (24Mbps), XP (17Mbps), SP (12Mbps), EP (5Mbps) |
| Included Software | Everio Media Browser HD |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Rocker, Laser Touch |
| Optical Zoom | 10 x |
| Advanced Zoom | 15 x |
| Digital Zoom | 200 x |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Manual Focus Control Type(s) | Dial, Laser Touch |
| Focus Assist / Peaking | Yes |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Manual Exposure Steps | 13 |
| Manual Aperture | Yes |
| Manual Aperture Steps | 4 |
| Minimum Aperture (f/) | 5.60 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 2.80 f/ |
| Manual Shutter Speed | Yes |
| Manual Shutter Speed Steps | 13 |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 |
| Manual White Balance | Yes |
| White Balance Presets | Auto, Fine, Cloud, Halogen |
| Manual Gain | No |
| Manual Noise Reduction | No |
| Audio Dubbing | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Color / Image Control(s) | Sharpness, x.v.Color, Tele Macro |
| Low Light Mode(s) | None |
| Scene Mode(s) | Portrait, Landscape, Twilight, Night, Snow, Beach, Sports, Spotlight, Fireworks, and Sunset |
| Other Manual Control(s) | Grid, Zebra pattern |
| Still-Video Hybrid | Yes |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 3456 x 2592 (9M), 3072 x 2304 (7M), 2592 x 1944 (5M), 1600 x 1200 (1.9M), 640 x 480 (0.3M), 3456 x 1944 (6.7M), 3072 x 1728 (5.3M), 2592 x 1456 (3.8M), 1920 x 1080 (2M), 1280 x 720 (0.9M) |
| Still Image Quality Option(s) | Fine, Standard |
| Flash | Yes |
| Flash Settings | Auto, Auto Red-Eye, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | Yes |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Manual ISO | Yes |
| Manual ISO Steps | 6 |
| ISO Minimum | 100 |
| ISO Maximum | 3200 |
| Continuous Shot | Yes |
| Bracketing | Yes |
| Still Media | Internal Flash Memory, SD/SDHC card |
| Still Media Included | 32GB Internal Flash Memory |
| Body Type | Horizontal |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 485.00 g |
| Width (mm) | 67.00 mm |
| Height (mm) | 72.00 mm |
| Length (mm) | 141.00 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Black, Silver |
| LCD Size (inches) | 2.80 in. |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) | 207000 pixels |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjuster | No |
| Video Light | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Composite (RCA) output | Yes |
| Composite (RCA) input | No |
| FireWire | No |
| Audio-only AV input | No |
| S-Video | No |
| USB | Yes |
| Component output | Yes |
| Component input | No |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Headphone output | Yes |
| External Microphone input | Yes |
| LANC / Control L | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Cold) | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe (Hot) | No |
| Included Wireless Remote | Yes |
| WiFi | No |
| GPS | No |
| DC Power | Yes |
| Docking Station | No |
| Card Slot 1 | SD/SDHC |
| Included Battery | BN-VF815U |
| Other Accessories | Shoe adapter |
| JVC GZ-HM400 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 9.89 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 9.59 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 8.40 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 9.20 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 12.53 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 5.67 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 0.21 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 7.14 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 7.00 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 8.52 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 7.50 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 8.80 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 8.50 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 3.77 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 8.00 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 7.50 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 5.00 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 7.60 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 7.25 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 2.00 | 0.5 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 4.00 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 3.50 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 13.86 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 6.00 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 7.00 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 7.53 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 6.47 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 8.15 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 8.07 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 4.85 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 6.75 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 6.38 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 3.75 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 2.20 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 247 | ||
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