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Canon XA11 vs Sony HXR-NX100

    5.16 in
    7.09 in
    Canon XA11 Camcorder
    Canon XA11
      14.62 in
      7.39 in
      Sony HXR-NX100 Camcorder
      Sony HXR-NX100
      Available colors
      User rating
      65
      3.7 out of 5
      65 user ratings
      5 stars
      		23 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
      		9 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      150
      3.3 out of 5
      150 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
      		19 %
      3 stars
      		38 %
      2 stars
      		16 %
      1 stars
      		6 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Sensor typeCMOSExmor R CMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Total megapixels3.09 Mpx14.2 Mpx

      Image

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      White balance modes
      • Shade
      • Daylight
      • Tungsten
      • Fluorescent H
      • Fluorescent L
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Optical zoom20.0 x12.0 x
      Digital zoom400.0 x48.0 x
      Minimum aperture162.8
      Maximum aperture1.84.5
      Focal length equiv28.8 - 57629 - 348
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.67 - 73.49.3 - 111.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      Filter size2.28 in2.44 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in3.5 in
      Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.24 in

      Photography features

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s

      Videography features

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Resolution1920.0 px
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVC
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      • DV
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • XAVC S
      • AVC

      Audio features

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Built-in microphoneyesyes

      Design

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Operating temperature0 - 400 - 40

      Dimensions

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Height7.09 in7.39 in
      Width5.16 in14.62 in
      Depth9.09 in6.74 in
      Weight26.28 oz63.14 oz

      Storage

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SD
      • Memory Stick PRO Duo
      • SDXC
      • SDHC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Canon XA11Canon XA11
      Sony HXR-NX100Sony HXR-NX100
      HDMIyesyes
      Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
      DC-in jackyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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