Design
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✖ |
| Weight i | 1.25 kg |
| Screen Size i | 2.5" (1 other) |
| Thickness i | 306 mm |
| Height i | 136 mm |
| Has a flip out screen i | ✔ (122 others) |
| Volume i | 4910.69 cm³ |
Videography
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (143 others) |
Optics
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 1.7 MP |
| Has a cmos sensor i | ✖ |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✔ (114 others) |
| Has manual exposure i | ✔ (51 others) |
| Has manual white balance i | ✔ (105 others) |
Audio
| Has a microphone input i | ✔ (110 others) |
| Has a stereo microphone i | ✔ (108 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 2 (46 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✔ |
| Has stereo speakers i | ✔ (35 others) |
Battery
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (136 others) |
| Battery Power i | 1500 mAh (1 other) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✔ (123 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (167 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (164 others) |
| Included sd card (memory size) i | 8GB |
Connectivity & Features
| Supports wi fi i | ✖ |
| Has a remote control i | ✔ (83 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Canon GL2 lightweight?
Yes. At 1.25 kg, the Canon GL2 is 100% below the category average for weight, ranking #7 out of 158 — see ranking camcorder products.
How many megapixels does the Canon GL2 main camera have?
At 1.7 MP, the Canon GL2 is 80% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #137 out of 154 — see ranking camcorder products.
How big is the Canon GL2 battery?
At 1500 mAh, the Canon GL2 is 30% below the category average for battery capacity, ranking #59 out of 110 — see ranking camcorder products.
How big is the Canon GL2 screen?
At 2.5", the Canon GL2 is 19% below the category average for screen size, ranking #141 out of 149 — see ranking camcorder products.
Does the Canon GL2 have stereo speakers?
Yes, the Canon GL2 has stereo speakers. This feature is found in 71% of camcorders.
How does it compare?
How does the Canon GL2's weight compare to similar camcorderss?
At 1.25 kg, the Canon GL2 leads the Sony FDR-AX40 (610 g) by 100%.
How does the Canon GL2's main camera megapixels compare to similar camcorderss?
At 1.7 MP, the Canon GL2 trails the Sony HDR-PJ810 (24.5 MP) by 93%.
How does the Canon GL2's battery capacity compare to similar camcorderss?
At 1500 mAh, the Canon GL2 leads the Sony HDR-CX760V (1030 mAh) by 31%.
How does the Canon GL2's screen size compare to similar camcorderss?
At 2.5", the Canon GL2 trails the Sony HDR-TD20VE (3.5") by 29%.