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Canon XA20

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.7 / 5
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The Fujifilm X-A20 is the cheapest Fujifilm compact system camera that you can currently buy, featuring an attractive retro design, APS-C sized 16.3-megapixel sensor, 1080p video recording and a 180-degree tilting screen with touchscreen functionality. Read our in-depth Fujifilm X-A20 review to find out if it's worth the modest asking price...Read more
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Pros

  • relatively uncomplicated and easy to navigate
  • The Classic Chrome option gives a lovely filmic feel
  • Noise is also well controlled throughout the sensitivity range

Cons

  • X-A20 was only sold in China
  • The colours in raw format images are noticeably more muted
  • this 15 second movie is 68Mb in size

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 1/2.84 in
  • 2.91 Mpx
  • 2.8
  • 3.5 in
  • yes
  • 2136, 1362 px

Canon XA20 - Pros & Cons

Canon XA20

Pros

  • relatively uncomplicated and easy to navigate
  • The Classic Chrome option gives a lovely filmic feel
  • Noise is also well controlled throughout the sensitivity range
  • warm
  • vibrant and well-detailed images
  • extremely easy and quick to use

Cons

  • X-A20 was only sold in China
  • The colours in raw format images are noticeably more muted
  • this 15 second movie is 68Mb in size
  • it cut too many corners in order to hit such an aggressive price
  • this 23 second movie is 103Mb in size

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Canon XA20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.91 Mpx
Total megapixels3.09 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom20.0 x
Digital zoom400.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv28.8 - 576
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.67 - 73.4
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Filter size2.28 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Light exposure modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Spotlight
  • Sunset
3D supportno
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Audio features
Audio systemDolby Digital
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Height3.31 in
Width4.29 in
Depth7.17 in
Weight26.98 oz
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery voltage7.4 V
AC adapter includedyes
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Image
Maximum image resolution2136 x 1362 px
White balance modes
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Fluorescent H
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilizer typeHybrid
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayOLED
Articulated LCDyes
Display diagonal3.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in
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Videography features
Resolution2136.0 px
Maximum resolution2136 x 1362 px
HD typeFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Analog signal format systemNTSC
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Operating temperature5 - 45
Operating relative humidity0 - 60
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB
Memory slots2
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB connector typeMini-USB B
Headphone port3.5 mm
Microphone portyes
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes

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