Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon C500 Mark II vs Canon XA XA55 Handheld camcorder

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 13identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • C500 Mark II:20.8 MP
    • XA XA55 Handheld camcorder:13.4 MP
  • Effective megapixels (movie)
    • C500 Mark II:18.69 MP
    • XA XA55 Handheld camcorder:8.29 MP
  • Compatible memory cards
    • C500 Mark II:SD, SDHC
    • XA XA55 Handheld camcorder:SD
  • White balance
    • C500 Mark II:Auto, Daylight
    • XA XA55 Handheld camcorder:Auto, Daylight, Tungsten
  • Camcorder type
    • C500 Mark II:Handheld/Shoulder camcorder
    • XA XA55 Handheld camcorder:Handheld camcorder
  • Image processor
    • C500 Mark II:DIGIC DV 7
    • XA XA55 Handheld camcorder:DIGIC DV 6
  • Maximum video resolution
    • C500 Mark II:6062 x 3432 pixels
    • XA XA55 Handheld camcorder:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Maximum image resolution
    • C500 Mark II:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • XA XA55 Handheld camcorder:3840 x 2160 pixels

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Comparison of C500 Mark II, XA55
71 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers20.8 MP13.4 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (movie)Differs18.69 MP8.29 MP
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.5 - 382.5 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Image stabilizer typeDiffersOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Hybrid Image Stabilization (HIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon EFUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory slots22
Exposureidentical
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunrise
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
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, DaylightAuto, Daylight, Tungsten
Flashidentical
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24"
Camera2 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersHandheld/Shoulder camcorderHandheld camcorder
Minimum illuminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 lx
Image processorDiffersDIGIC DV 7DIGIC DV 6
Shooting modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Manual
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remotely operatedYesYes
Built-in ND filterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K Ultra HD
Maximum video resolutionDiffers6062 x 3432 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Video resolutionsDiffers6062 x 3432,1920 x 1080,2048 x 1080,3840 x 2160,4096 x 21601920 x 1080,3840 x 2160 pixels
Analog signal format systemPALPAL
Video formats supportedKnown for oneMXF, Raw, XF-AVCUnknown — not stated by the source
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPCM, MP4
PCM digital audioKnown for one24-bit/48 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 outputs11
HD-SDI outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
XLR inKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 h
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 h
Technical detailsidentical
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-5 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers153 mm109 mm
DepthDiffers168 mm91 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm214 mm
WeightDiffers1.75 kg970 g
Focusingidentical
Face detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Focus assist functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/1 - 1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source

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