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Canon XF405 vs Sony PXW-Z90

8.43 in
3.82 in
Canon XF405 Camcorder
Canon XF405
5.12 in
7.25 in
Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder
Sony PXW-Z90
Available colors
User rating
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
88
3.5 out of 5
88 user ratings
5 stars
19 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
36 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Total megapixels13.4 Mpx14.2 Mpx

Image

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • One push
  • Auto
Image stabilizeryesyes

Optics and focus

Canon XF405Canon XF405
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 XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
Built-in displayyesyes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal3.5 in3.46 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.39 in
Flip-out screenyesyes

Photography features

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s

Videography features

Canon XF405Canon XF405
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 supportedMP4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
Maximum frame rate60.0 fps120.0 fps

Audio features

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC-LC
  • LPCM
  • LC-AAC
  • LPCM

Design

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
Colour of productBlackBlack
Operating temperature-5 - 450 - 40

Dimensions

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
Height3.82 in7.25 in
Width8.43 in5.12 in
Depth5.31 in11.38 in
Weight40.57 oz49.03 oz

Storage

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots22
Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

Power

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
AC adapter includedyesyes

Connectivity

Canon XF405Canon XF405
Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
HDMIyesyes
Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackyesyes
Remote controlyesyes

Pros & Cons

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