Where there are equivalent models, such as GC1380 and GE1380, there is very little difference between the GC-Series and the GE-Series.

For most cases, where there is a GC-Series equivalent, the GC-Series camera should be chosen over the GE-Series. The GC-Series are less expensive, smaller, and lighter weight while having all the performance of the equivalent GE-Series cameras. With the GC-Series you get all the performance at a lower cost, smaller size, and lower weight.

The main differences between equivalent GC-Series and GE-Series cameras are as follows:

(a) The GE-Series has mini-SMB connectors to supply additional trigger/sync connections. The GC-Series also has trigger/sync connections, but these are located on a 12-pin hirose connector.

(b) The GE-Series has twice the on-board system memory. In most cases, there is no advantage to having additional system memory (except for when using the StreamHold or Recorder functions).

(c) The GC-Series has video-type auto-iris capability that does not currently exist on the GE-Series.

Otherwise, the GC-Series and GE-Series are functionally identical where there are equivalent models.

The foregoing discussion does not apply to the Kodak-based sensors which are only available in the GE-Series format.