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Canon C500 Mark II vs Canon XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 16identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • C500 Mark II:20.8 MP
    • XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:3.09 MP
  • Camera shutter speed
    • C500 Mark II:1/1 - 1/2000 s
    • XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:1/6 - 1/20000 s
  • Maximum video resolution
    • C500 Mark II:6062 x 3432 pixels
    • XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Video formats supported
    • C500 Mark II:MXF, Raw, XF-AVC
    • XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:AVC, H.264, MPEG4
  • Width
    • C500 Mark II:153 mm
    • XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:131 mm
  • Depth
    • C500 Mark II:168 mm
    • XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:231 mm
  • Height
    • C500 Mark II:148 mm
    • XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:180 mm
  • Weight
    • C500 Mark II:1.75 kg
    • XA XA11 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:745 g

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Comparison of C500 Mark II, XA11
86 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers20.8 MP3.09 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84")
Effective megapixels (image)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.91 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one18.69 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.67 - 73.4 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.8 - 576 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.8 mm
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon EFUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHCSD, SDHC
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory slots22
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Face detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Focus assist functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, DaylightDaylight, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Shade, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/1 - 1/2000 s1/6 - 1/20000 s
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic, Mechanical
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flip-out screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460000 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1560000 pixels
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24"
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeHandheld/Shoulder camcorderHandheld/Shoulder camcorder
Image processorKnown for oneDIGIC DV 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in ND filterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Video3 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Maximum video resolutionDiffers6062 x 3432 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutionsDiffers6062 x 3432,1920 x 1080,2048 x 1080,3840 x 2160,4096 x 21601920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffersMXF, Raw, XF-AVCAVC, H.264, MPEG4
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
Pre-recordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 Mbit/s
Analog signal format systemKnown for onePALUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Built-in microphoneYesYes
PCM digital audioKnown for one24-bit/48 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S-Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
XLR inYesYes
HD-SDI outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Near Field Communication (NFC)NoNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-820
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 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 source-5 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers153 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers168 mm231 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm180 mm
WeightDiffers1.75 kg745 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for one100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, 51200, 102400Unknown — not stated by the source
Gain adjustment rangeKnown for one-2 - 54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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