The Canon XA20 is an ultra-compact, professional Full HD camcorder designed for "run-and-gun" shooting, such as news gathering, event coverage, and documentary filmmaking.
Specifications
- Main Body Only: Approx. 765 g (1.7 lbs), including the grip belt.
- Fully Equipped: Approx. 1,155 g (2.5 lbs), which includes the lens hood, handle unit, battery (BP-820), and two memory cards.
- Body Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 109 x 84 x 182 mm (4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in).
- Full Dimensions (with Hood and Handle): Approx. 131 x 180 x 231 mm (5.2 x 7.1 x 9.1 in).
- Core Specifications
- Image Sensor: 1/2.84-inch HD CMOS Pro sensor with approx. 2.91 effective megapixels.
- Processor: DIGIC DV 4 image processor.
- Lens: 20x Optical Zoom (35mm equivalent: 26.8mm – 576mm) with an f/1.8–2.8 maximum aperture.
- Display: 3.5-inch OLED touch panel (approx. 1.23 million dots) and a 0.24-inch tiltable color viewfinder.
- Recording Formats:
- AVCHD: Up to 1920 x 1080 at 60p (28 Mbps).
- MP4: Up to 1920 x 1080 at 60p (35 Mbps).
- Audio: Two XLR inputs (on the detachable handle) with phantom power (+48V) and manual level controls, plus a 3.5mm microphone jack.
- Storage: Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots supporting relay and simultaneous recording.
- Connectivity: Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (5 GHz/2.4 GHz), HDMI mini output, USB (mini-B), and 2.5mm remote terminal.
- Special Features
- Image Stabilization: Five-axis "Dynamic IS" system that compensates for roll and tilt, alongside Standard, Powered, and Macro IS modes.
- Infrared Mode: Allows shooting in extreme low-light conditions with a built-in IR emitter in the handle.
- Customization: Five assignable buttons to quickly access frequently used functions.
