Canon Vixia HF M500 vs R42?

[bobpete]

Hello,

I want to buy an affordable camera for shooting video and comedy sketches. I've been reading every where online that the M500 is a great steal. However I understand that Canon has added the R400, R40, and R42 respectively. Are these the newer version of the M500 or is the M500 still a better camera? 

I can't seem to find a comparison of the M500 vs R42, etc. Stating which one will be the way to go. My primary reason is that I'd rather buy the newer/improved model especially if they're planning to discontinue the M500. Please help and thank you for taking time to read this!

[Richard]

Hi Bobpete,

If you click here, you'll go to the website for these camcorders.  Once there, put a checkmark under up to three of the camcorders and click on the red "Compare Now" button for a side-by-side comparison.

The major differences between the VIXIA HF R40 and VIXIA HF R42 and the VIXIA HF M500 internal memory for the former 2 (8GB and 32GB, respectively.) 

The VIXIA HF R40 and VIXIA HF R42 also offer Wi-Fi connectivity, not offered by the VIXIA HF M500.

The sensor used in the VIXIA HF M500 is a newer and a bit more sensitive, capable of recording at 1.2 lux, vs. 5 lux for the VIXIA HF R40 and VIXIA HF R42.