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Canon XA20 vs Canon XA30

    4.29 in
    3.31 in
    Canon XA20 Camcorder
    Canon XA20
      4.29 in
      7.17 in
      Canon XA30 Camcorder
      Canon XA30
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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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      Sensor

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Total megapixels3.09 Mpx3.09 Mpx

      Image

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      White balance modes
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Daylight
      • Tungsten
      • Fluorescent H
      • Cloudy
      • Fluorescent
      • Daylight
      • Tungsten
      • Fluorescent H
      • Cloudy
      • Fluorescent
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      Image stabilizer typeHybridHybrid

      Optics and focus

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Optical zoom20.0 x20.0 x
      Digital zoom400.0 x400.0 x
      Minimum aperture1.81.8
      Maximum aperture2.88
      Focal length equiv28.8 - 57626.8 - 576
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.67 - 73.43.67 - 73.4
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualManual
      Filter size2.28 in2.28 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayOLEDOLED
      Articulated LCDyesyes
      Display diagonal3.5 in3.5 in
      Touchscreenyesyes
      Viewfinder typeElectronicHybrid
      Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.24 in

      Photography features

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Light exposure modes
      • Auto
      • Manual
      • Auto
      • Manual
      Scene modes
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Night
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Sports
      • Spotlight
      • Sunset
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Night
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Sports
      • Sunset
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Resolution2136.0 px
      • 640 x 360
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      Maximum resolution2136 x 1362 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • MPEG4
      Analog signal format systemNTSCNTSC

      Audio features

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Supported audio file formatsAAC
      • LC-AAC
      • LPCM

      Design

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Operating temperature5 - 455 - 45
      Operating relative humidity0 - 600 - 60

      Dimensions

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Height3.31 in7.17 in
      Width4.29 in4.29 in
      Depth7.17 in3.31 in
      Weight26.98 oz40.74 oz

      Storage

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      		SDXC
      Maximum memory card size128.0 GB128.0 GB
      Memory slots22
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      		Lithium
      Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Canon XA20Canon XA20
      Canon XA30Canon XA30
      HDMIyesyes
      Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
      Microphone portyesyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      DC-in jackyesyes
      Remote controlyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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