Canon XA50 Compact 4K Camcorder

Canon XA50 (XA-50) Compact 4K UHD Camcorder with 1.0-Type CMOS Sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF and 15x Zoom Lens. The highly compact and lightweight XA50 offers high quality 4K UHD image quality with beneficial features such as Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Canon 15x optical zoom lens and advanced FullHD image quality driven by utilising outstanding Over Sampling HD Processing.

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Feature-packed 4K filming – with a compact camcorder

The highly compact and lightweight Canon XA50 offers high quality 4K UHD image quality with beneficial features such as Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Canon 15x optical zoom lens and advanced Full HD image quality driven by utilising outstanding Over Sampling HD Processing.

1.0-type CMOS Sensor

Large CMOS sensor for beautiful Bokeh with high sensitivity and low noise. The camera also benefits from enhanced Full HD image quality with Over Sampling HD processing, whilst the Wide DR setting allows a wide dynamic range to be captured.

High quality 4K 15x Zoom Lens

Optimise the quality of your images with an ultra-wide 25.5mm 4K 15x optical zoom with Super HD lens elements to minimise chromatic aberrations. There is an advanced 5-axis image stabilization to cope with filming on the move or when shooting handheld.

Fast and Precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF

The XA50 incorporates Dual Pixel CMOS AF for fast and accurate autofocusing in approximately 80% (vertically and horizontally) of the sensor. Face detection AF and Touch tracking operation enable seamless focus control for intuitive operation. A Dual Pixel Focus Guide provides a graphical interface to aid manual focusing.

XF-AVC and MP4 Recording to SD Cards

The XA50 supports multi-format recording capabilities including XF-AVC and MP4. It records XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps up to 25P, plus Full HD 45Mbps at 50P/50i/25P. It is also possible to record MP4 4K 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps at 50P/25P. Slow and Fast motion recording are also possible in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x.

Compact and Lightweight with Professional Functions

Powerful functionality includes an Infrared mode – allowing users to capture video in conditions with little to no ambient light – and simultaneous backup and relay recording with dual SD card slots.

Canon XA50 Key Features:

  • 4K UHD / 25P XF-AVC up to 160Mbps / MP4 up to 150Mbps
  • 1.0-type CMOS sensor
  • 25.5 – 382.5mm Ultra-wide angle 4K zoom
  • 5-Axis IS – Advanced optical and dynamic image stabilization
  • Autofocus – Accurate and reliable, with face detection
  • High quality – Full HD Uses the 4K UHD sensor to deliver superior Full HD images
  • Professional codec – For the efficient recording of high-quality 4K and Full HD footage
  • Infrared mode – Capture high-quality video in conditions with little to no ambient light
  • Canon XA50 1.0-Type CMOS Sensor Compact 4K Camcorder
  • Lens Cap
  • Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
  • Microphone Holder Unit
  • Screws for Microphone Holder Unit
  • Handle Unit
  • WL-D89 Wireless Controller
  • lithium Battery (For WL) CR2025
  • CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
  • Ferrite Core
  • AC Cable
  • BP-820 Battery Pack
4K UHD / 25P

4K UHD / 25P

XF-AVC up to 160Mbps / MP4 up to 150Mbps

1.0-type

1.0-type

CMOS sensor

25.5 – 382.5mm

25.5 – 382.5mm

Ultra-wide angle 4K zoom

5-Axis IS

5-Axis IS

Advanced optical and dynamic image stabilization

Autofocus

Autofocus

Accurate and reliable, with face detection

High quality Full HD

High quality Full HD

Uses the 4K UHD sensor to deliver superior Full HD images

Professional codec

Professional codec

For the efficient recording of high-quality 4K and Full HD footage

Infrared mode

Infrared mode

Capture high-quality video in conditions with little to no ambient light

Imaging
Image Sensor 1-Chip 1″ CMOS Sensor
Sensor Resolution 4268 x 3148 (13.4 MP)
Effective Sensor Resolution 3840 x 2160 (8.29 MP)
Minimum Illumination 1.7 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed
0.1 Lux at 1/2 Shutter Speed
White Balance Range 2000 to 15,000K
Lens
Focal Length 8.3 to 124.5mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length 25.5 to 382.5mm
Optical Zoom Ratio 15x
Maximum Aperture f/2.8 to 4.5
Minimum Focusing Distance Wide: 0.4″ / 1.0 cm
Entire Zoom Range: 23.6″ / 60.0 cm
Filter Size 58 mm
Image Stabilization Optical
Digital
Focus Control Autofocus
Manual Focus
Camera
Shutter Speed 1/1 to 1/2000 sec
Built-In ND Filter Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo
Media/Memory Card Slot Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Recording
Recording Modes H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit:
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/29.97/30 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps (35 to 45 Mb/s)
1280 x 720p at 59.94/60 fps (8 Mb/s)
XF-AVC 4:2:0 8-Bit:
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/29.97/30 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps
Audio Recording MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio
MP4: 4-Channel 16-Bit LPCM Audio
XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio
IP Streaming Yes
Interfaces
Video Connectors 1 x Mini-HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output
Audio Connectors 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Input
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level Input
Other I/O 1 x USB Mini-B Output
1 x 2.5 mm Input
Display
Display Type Articulating LCD
Size 3.0″
Resolution 460,000 Dot
EVF
EVF Display Type LCD
Screen Size .24″
EVF Resolution 1,560,000 Dots
Power
Battery Type Canon BP-8 Series
Power Connectors 1 x Proprietary (8.4 VDC) Input
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended)
Storage Temperature 23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
Operating Humidity 85%
Storage Humidity 60%
General
Accessory Mount 1 x Cold Shoe Mount
Tripod Mount 1/4″-20 Female
Dimensions 8.4 x 4.3 x 3.6″ / 21.34 x 10.92 x 9.14 cm (Without Protrusions)
10.4 x 4.9 x 3.6″ / 26.42 x 12.45 x 9.14 cm (With Protrusions)
10.4 x 8.5 x 5.5″ / 26.42 x 21.59 x 13.97 cm (With Protrusions)
Weight 2.1 lb / 952.54 g

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