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Canon XF300 vs Canon XF400

7.09 in
7.56 in
Canon XF300 Camcorder
Canon XF300
5.31 in
3.82 in
Canon XF400 Camcorder
Canon XF400
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
The Canon XF300 offers solid state recording and great video quality, which are two important qualities of a professional camcorder. It has a compact and lightweight design that makes handling it a breeze.Read more
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3
3 editorial reviews
While we generally focus on consumer electronics, today we’re taking a look at the Canon XF400 Professional camcorder. Canon has long been a leader in the video and photography market but recent changes in consumer buying patterns have forced all manufacturers to make some adaptation. The rise of highly capable smartphone cameras has caused digital SLR and consumer camcorder sales to plummet to multi-decade lows. It’s understandable that many casual users would choose the “good enough” smartphone already in their pocket over expensive second and third devices. Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission forRead more
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Aimed at solo shooters and reality documentary-style shooting situations, the Canon XF605 is a feature-rich camera ready to be on the go with any production armed with a passport to far-flung sets. The Canon XF605 fits right in between Canon’s XF405 and XF705. Highlighted features found in the Canon XF605 included a built-in 15x optically-stabilized [...]Read More... from Reviewing The New Canon XF605: A 4K Single-Lens CamcorderRead more
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User rating
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
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4.1 out of 5
47 user ratings
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4 stars
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels2.07 Mpx13.4 Mpx
Total megapixels2.37 Mpx8.29 Mpx

Image

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
Image stabilizeryesyes

Optics and focus

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
Optical zoom18.0 x15.0 x
Focal length equiv29.3 - 527.425.5 - 382.5
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.1 - 73.88.3 - 124.5

Screen and viewfinder

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
Built-in displayyesyes
DisplayLCDTFT LCD
Display diagonal4.0 in3.5 in
Viewfinder screen size0.57 in0.24 in

Photography features

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s

Videography features

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supportedMPEG2
  • H.264
  • M-JPEG
  • MP4

Design

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
Colour of productBlackBlack
Operating temperature5 - 450 - 40

Dimensions

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
Height7.56 in3.82 in
Width7.09 in5.31 in
Depth15.51 in8.43 in
Weight95.24 oz58.91 oz

Storage

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
Compatible memory cards
  • CF
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

Connectivity

Canon XF300Canon XF300
Canon XF400Canon XF400
HDMIyesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Canon XF300