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Release date: March 12, 2021
Weight 730 g
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Canon XA 40 review

Canon XA 40. Total megapixels: 21.14 MP, Sensor type: CCD, Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3"). Optical zoom: 20x, Focal length (35mm film equivalent): 29.3 - 601 mm, Filter size: 5.8 cm. Camcorder media type: Memory card, Compatible memory cards: SD,SDHC,SDXC. Focus adjustment: Auto/Manual, Closest focusing distance: 0.01 m. White balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten

Ultra-compact, professional palm-sized 4K XA-series camcorder with a 20x optical zoom lens

Compact and efficient – XA 4K camcorder with UHD resolution and high magnification

The XA40 features a 1/2.3 - type CMOS Sensor along with DIGIC DV6 image processor. With Over Sampling HD processing this results in improved Full HD image quality. The XA40 features a lens with 20x optical zoom with 29.3mm wide angle.

Ultra-compact professional 4K UHD camcorder

The combination of a 4K 1/2.3 - type CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor delivers high quality 4K UHD images, and superior Full HD images thanks to Over Sampling HD processing. Recordings in MP4 UHD 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps/17Mbps at 50P/25P are supported.

4K 20x optical zoom lens with wide angle

Capture the images you need with 20x Optical zoom with wide angle starting from 29.3mm. Consistency of imaging is ensured by a powerful 5-axis image stabilisation, whilst 3D realtime lens group structure support wide-angle zoom operation.

Infrared recording capability

The XA40 includes an Infrared Mode, allowing users to capture video in conditions with little to no ambient light. There is the option of recording in white or green mode.

Slow and Fast Motion recording

Work the way your project demands with continuous recording available in Slow and Fast motion modes in both UHD and Full HD, with a maximum speed of 1200x.

Lightweight and compact with professional features

The XA40 weighs less than 1.2kg with a 3.0-inch LCD touch screen provides intuitive control. The highly portable camcorder also support linear PCM 4-channel audio, with built-in stereo mic and two XLR terminals. Additionally, two SD memory card slots are provided for simultaneous or relay recording.

  • 4K UHD / 25P: MP4 up to 150Mbps
  • 29.3 – 601mm: Wide-angle 4K zoom
  • High quality Full HD: Uses the 4K UHD sensor to deliver superior Full HD images
  • 5-Axis IS: Advanced optical and dynamic image stabilisation
  • Infrared mode: Capture high-quality video in conditions with little to no ambient light
  • 3.0-inch touch screen: Easy focus point and camera control
  • Linear PCM: 2 x XLR terminals plus built-in mic
  • Dual card slots: SD card simultaneous or relay recording

Canon XA 40 specs

Technical Details

Number of diaphragm blades: 8

Other Features

Lens cap included: yes

Packaging Content

AC adapter included: yes
Cables included: AC
Lens hood: yes
Number of batteries included: 1 pc(s)

Weight & Dimensions

Height: 182 mm
Depth: 84 mm
Width: 109 mm

Battery

Battery type: BP-820
Battery capacity: 1780 mAh
Video recording time: 2.9 h
Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Network

Near Field Communication (NFC): False
Wi-Fi: False
Bluetooth: False

Ports & Interfaces

DC-in jack: yes
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
Microphone in: yes
Mini HDMI ports quantity: 1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1
S-Video out: no
USB connectivity: yes
XLR in: yes
HDMI: True
PictBridge: False

Audio

Audio formats supported: AAC
Microphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Built-in microphone: no

Design

Product colour: Black

Camera

Remotely operated: yes
3D: False
Image processor: DIGIC DV 6
Minimum illumination: 4.2 lx
Camcorder type: Handheld camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size: 0.24"

Display

Touchscreen: True
Flip-out screen: yes
Built-in display: yes
Display diagonal: 7.62 cm (3")

Shutter

Camera shutter speed: 1/6 - 1/2000, 1/2 - 1/500 s

Flash

Shoe mounting point: yes
Shoe mounting point type: Cold shoe

White Balance

White balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten

Focusing

Closest focusing distance: 0.01 m
Face detection: yes
Focus adjustment: Auto/Manual

Storage

Memory slots: 2
Camcorder tape type: no
Disc types supported: no
Compatible memory cards: SD,SDHC,SDXC
Camcorder media type: Memory card

Image Sensor

Effective megapixels (movie): 8.29 MP
Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
Sensor type: CCD
Total megapixels: 21.14 MP

Video

Bitrate at maximum video resolution: 150 Mbit/s
Video formats supported: MP4
Video resolutions: 1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum video resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD

Lens System

Maximum aperture number: 1.8
Minimum aperture number: 2.8
Image stabilizer type: Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Filter size: 5.8 cm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent): 29.3 - 601 mm
Image stabilizer: yes
Optical zoom: 20x

Key Features

Weight: 730 g

Operational Conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H): 0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T): -5 - 45 °C