Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon XA 20 Shoulder camcorder vs Canon HF R400

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 25identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:3.09 MP
    • HF R400:3.28 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84")
    • HF R400:25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:2.91 MP
    • HF R400:2.07 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:20x
    • HF R400:32x
  • Digital zoom
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:400x
    • HF R400:1060x
  • Focal length range
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:3.67 - 73.4 mm
    • HF R400:2.8 - 89.6 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:26.8 - 576 mm
    • HF R400:32.5 - 1723 mm
  • Maximum memory card size
    • XA 20 Shoulder camcorder:128 GB
    • HF R400:32 GB

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Comparison of 20, HF R400
87 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers3.09 MP3.28 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84")25.4 / 4.85 mm (1 / 4.85")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.07 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs2.91 MP2.07 MP
Lens system4 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x32x
Digital zoomDiffers400x1060x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Interchangeable lensKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focal length rangeDiffers3.67 - 73.4 mm2.8 - 89.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs26.8 - 576 mm32.5 - 1723 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8
Filter sizeKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneHybrid Image Stabilization (HIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedNoNo
Camcorder tape typeNoNo
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers21
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffersAuto/ManualAuto
Normal focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.01 - 1 m
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, TungstenAuto, Daylight, Manual, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Shutteridentical
Shutter speed (photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.002 s
Shutter speed (video)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.0005 s
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers8.89 cm (3.5")7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230000 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Viewfinder1 differ
Viewfinder typeDiffersElectronicNot available
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.24"Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera2 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersShoulder camcorderHandheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.1 lx0.4 lx
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC DV IV
3DNoNo
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, MPEG4AVCHD, MP4
Analog signal format systemNTSCNTSC
Capture modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFXP, LP, MXP
Supported video modesKnown for one1080p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for one28 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital
PCM digital audio16-bit/48 kHz16-bit/48 kHz
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, AC3, LC-AAC, MP4
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMIDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inYesYes
Mini HDMI ports quantity11
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity11
S-Video outNoNo
XLR inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithiumLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1900 mAh
Battery voltageDiffers7.4 V3.6 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-718
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)-5 - 45 °C-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 60%0 - 60%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers109 mm53 mm
DepthDiffers182 mm116 mm
HeightDiffers84 mm57 mm
WeightDiffers765 g285 g
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source

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