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Canon XA20 Camcorder
Canon XA20
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Panasonic AG-AC30 Camcorder
Panasonic AG-AC30
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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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During the annual NAB tech show, Japan’s own Canon announced they’re putting out two new professional-grade XA camcorders for the year – Their newest XA30 and XA35. These camcorders feature some of the latest video recording capabilities which should come as great news for most documentary producers or event shooters. Simply judging by their respective price tags, you can easily come to the conclusion these are aimed at professionals (for the most part), although enthusiasts shouldn’t face problems trying to make use of them the same. Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchasesRead more
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The Panasonic AG-AC30PJ is a Full HD Camcorder with Built-in LED light and Touch Panel LCD Viewscreen packed with professional functions and versatility. Learn more about it here.Read more
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User rating
63
4.1 out of 5
63 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
49
3.8 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
8 %
56
3.9 out of 5
56 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
3 %

Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
N/A
Effective megapixels2.91 Mpx
N/A
N/A
Total megapixels3.09 Mpx3.09 Mpx6.03 Mpx

Image

Maximum image resolution2136 x 1362 px
N/A
N/A
White balance modes
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Fluorescent H
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Fluorescent H
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
N/A
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Image stabilizer typeHybridHybrid
N/A
Supported aspect ratios
N/A
N/A
16:9

Optics and focus

Optical zoom20.0 x20.0 x20.0 x
Digital zoom400.0 x400.0 x10.0 x
Minimum aperture1.81.81.8
Maximum aperture2.883.6
Focal length equiv28.8 - 57626.8 - 576
N/A
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.67 - 73.43.67 - 73.44.08 - 81.6
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualManualAuto/Manual
Filter size2.28 in2.28 in
N/A
Normal focus range
N/A
0.6
N/A
Macro focus range
N/A
0.01
N/A

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
DisplayOLEDOLEDLCD
Articulated LCDyesyes
N/A
Display diagonal3.5 in3.5 in3.0 in
Touchscreenyesyes
N/A
Viewfinder typeElectronicHybridElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.24 in0.24 in
Flip-out screen
N/A
yesyes

Photography features

Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
N/A
Light exposure modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Auto
  • Manual
N/A
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Spotlight
  • Sunset
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
N/A
3D supportnonono
Built-in flash
N/A
noyes
Face detection
N/A
yes
N/A

Videography features

Resolution2136.0 px
  • 640 x 360
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
N/A
Maximum resolution2136 x 1362 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HDFull HDFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
N/A
Analog signal format systemNTSCNTSC
N/A
Maximum frame rate
N/A
60.0 fps
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Operating temperature5 - 455 - 45
N/A
Operating relative humidity0 - 600 - 60
N/A

Dimensions

Height3.31 in7.17 in6.69 in
Width4.29 in4.29 in6.69 in
Depth7.17 in3.31 in13.19 in
Weight26.98 oz40.74 oz52.91 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB128.0 GB
N/A
Memory slots22
N/A
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card

Power

Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium
N/A
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V7.2 V
AC adapter includedyesyes
N/A
Power supply type
N/A
  • DC
  • Battery
N/A

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
USB connector typeMini-USB B
N/A
N/A
Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
N/A
Microphone portyesyes
N/A
Wi-Fiyesyes
N/A
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
N/A
DC-in jackyesyes
N/A
Remote controlyesyes
N/A
USB port
N/A
yes
N/A
PictBridge
N/A
nono

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