Canon XA20 is an entry-level compact professional camcorder with dual-format recording and a 20× zoom lens with optical image stabilization. A 3.5″ OLED touchscreen simplifies control during shooting, and Wi-Fi enables remote transfer of recorded footage. Recording supports Full HD up to 60 fps. The 26.8 mm wide-angle lens with f/1.8–2.8 aperture enables close work with subjects, and the dynamic image stabilizer compensates shake in five directions for smooth footage. The HD CMOS PRO sensor (1/2.84″) with 2.91 MP effective pixels provides wide dynamic range and realistic color. The 1.23M-dot OLED touchscreen and a 0.24″ EVF (1.56M dots) with 45° tilt improve operator workflow.
The camera uses a DIGIC DV4 processor. AVCHD can be recorded up to 28 Mb/s at 1080/50P; for maximum quality, MP4 is available at 35 Mb/s at 1080/50P. Dual card slots allow simultaneous recording of HD and lower-resolution MP4 for quick sharing. MP4 modes include slow and fast recording. Canon XA20 supports comprehensive audio control with two XLR inputs for professional microphones or recorders. Audio recording is available in Linear PCM and Dolby Digital. The built-in microphone and a 3.5 mm mini-jack are also available. An infrared light source built into the handle supports night and low-light shooting. Built-in Wi-Fi supports wireless transfer via phone, iOS tablet, or FTP at up to 150 Mb/s. Wi-Fi also enables remote camera control from a Wi-Fi device without requiring apps.
Included: Canon XA20 camcorder, lens hood, Canon AC adapter, batteries ×2, 32GB SD memory cards ×2, top handle with XLR inputs, HDMI cable, RCA cable (on request), bag.