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JVC GC-XA1

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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • full HD mode and the range of settings is impressive
  • Battery life was good and image captured were awesome
  • Decent camera

Cons

  • the connection proved to be a little flaky
  • Audio pickup is not great unless the action takes place in close proximity
  • missing - the ability to hook onto

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • 1.5 in
  • LCD
  • CMOS
  • 5 Mpx

JVC GC-XA1 - Pros & Cons

JVC GC-XA1

Pros

  • full HD mode and the range of settings is impressive
  • Battery life was good and image captured were awesome
  • Decent camera
  • zoom and definition add up to an
  • JVC is waterproof to 5 metres
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
  • it provides great point of view shots and hands-free shooting
  • informative and helpful for us
  • Both sturdy and waterproof to 5m

Cons

  • the connection proved to be a little flaky
  • Audio pickup is not great unless the action takes place in close proximity
  • missing - the ability to hook onto
  • tripod mounting option on the side
  • XA1 does not turn off once the unit is switched on
  • you MUST train for your race
  • Usage
  • poor lighting produces dark and grainy footage
  • . 264 compression is a visual downgrade
  • vertical objects appear to bow slightly in the middle in both video and still pictures

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JVC GC-XA1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Digital zoom5.0 x
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Maximum resolution (stills)2592 x 1944 px
Shooting modesAuto
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight3.67 oz
Width2.91 in
Height2.09 in
Depth1.38 in
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Power
Video recording time1.75 h
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
Image stabilizeryes
Supported image file formatsJPG
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
Screen size1.5 in
Screen technologyLCD
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 848 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
Supported video modes
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Bitrate at maximum video resolution15.0 Mbps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Type of protection
  • Shock resistant
  • Water resistant
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Storage
Internal storage128.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
HDMI ports quantity1
Mini HDMI ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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