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Canon XF400 vs Sony PXW-Z90

    5.31 in
    3.82 in
    Canon XF400 Camcorder
    Canon XF400
      5.12 in
      7.25 in
      Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder
      Sony PXW-Z90
      Available colors
      User rating
      47
      4.1 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      89
      3.5 out of 5
      89 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		37 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

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      Sensor

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Total megapixels8.29 Mpx14.2 Mpx

      Image

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Daylight
      • Tungsten
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • One push
      • Auto
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Optical zoom15.0 x12.0 x
      Minimum aperture2.82.8
      Maximum aperture4.54.5
      Focal length equiv25.5 - 382.529 - 348
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)8.3 - 124.59.3 - 111.6
      Focus adjustmentAutoAuto

      Screen and viewfinder

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayTFT LCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.5 in3.46 in
      Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.39 in
      Flip-out screennoyes

      Photography features

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s

      Videography features

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Resolution
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      • 640 x 360
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
      HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
      Video formats supported
      • H.264
      • M-JPEG
      • MP4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MPEG4

      Design

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Operating temperature0 - 400 - 40

      Dimensions

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Height3.82 in7.25 in
      Width5.31 in5.12 in
      Depth8.43 in11.38 in
      Weight58.91 oz49.03 oz

      Storage

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Connectivity

      Canon XF400Canon XF400
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      HDMIyesyes
      Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm

      Pros & Cons

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