Canon Canon XA20

The Canon XA20 is a ultra-compact, entry-level professional camcorder with unmatched performance. The XA20 camcorder combines outstanding image quality with dual-format recording in a compact form factor, making it ideal for all sorts of professional content creation.
Announced: 15/03/2011
Sensor
TypeCMOS
Size1/2.84
Megapixels3.09
Minimum Lux1.2
Auto Gain Control
Night Mode
Lens
Optical Zoom20
Digital Zoom400x
Focal length minimum (mm)3.67
Focal length maximum (mm)73.4
Maximum aperture1.8
Minimum focusing distance (mm)20
Image Stabiliser
Filter Addon Size (mm)58.0
Wide attachment
Shutter
Maximum shutter speed1/2000 sec
Minimum shutter speed1/2 sec
Screen / Viewfinder
Viewfinder
LCD Size3.5
LCD Pixels1,230,000
Touchscreen LCD
Brightness adjustment
Backlight adjustment
Storage
Storage SlotSD Card
Storage Slot Amount2
Video Features
Progressive
Pre REC
Custom white balance
Auto white balance
Recording Format ContainerMP4
Resolutions
  • 1080i @ 50fps
  • 1080p @ 25fps
  • 720p @ 25fps
Recording bitrates
  • 35Mbps
  • 28Mbps
  • 24Mbps
  • 17Mbps
  • 5Mbps
  • 4Mbps
  • 3Mbps
Audio
Audio SystemDolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch)
Audio Scene Select
Zoom Microphone
Manual level control
Visual Audio Levels
XLR Ports
External Input
Connectivity
Headphone
USB
HDMI Out
AV out
Built-in charger
Power
Max recording time (inc battery)91 hrs 55 min
Physical
DimensionsW109mm x H84mm x D182mm
Weight (grams)765
Hot shoe (custom)
Focus
Manual Focus Assist
Auto
Manual