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XA20

High Definition Camcorders
XA20

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Item Code: 8453B002
Estimated Retail Price: $2,499.00†
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Specifications

Main Unit Specs

Standard Definition or High DefinitionHigh Definition
Power Supply (rated)7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
Television SystemNTSC
Video Recording systemMPEG4-AVC / H.264
Audio Recording systemLinear PCM (2ch)* / Dolby Digital (5.1ch when SM-V1 is used) * Feature supported only in the 28 Mbps/23.98 Mbps recording mode; resolution: 16 bits
Image Sensor1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total PixelsApprox. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective PixelsApprox. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)
LensZoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital

Focal Length: 3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576mm without Dynamic IS; 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS)

Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow

Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8
Focusing SystemHybrid AF (TTL-video detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF; Normal AF (TTL-video detection system); Face Priority AF; Face Only AF; Manual Focus
Manual ExposureAvailable
Programmed AESmart Auto, P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Max Shutter SpeedMovie: 1/2000 sec.
Minimum Focusing Distance20mm (wide end) / 60cm (across the entire zooming range)
White BalanceAuto, Set 1, Set 2, Color Temperature (2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Frame RateNTSC:
AVCHD - 1080: 59.94P / 59.94i / PF29.97 / 23.98P
MP4 - 1080: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P; 720 and 360: 29.97P / 23.98P
Minimum Illumination1.2 lux
Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
Genlock TerminalNot available
HD/SD-SDI TerminalNot available
Image StabilizationDynamic SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), Standard SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), and electronic stabilization Following modes are available: Intelligent IS (AUTO mode), Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Macro IS, Tripod Mode
IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS, IS Off
Filter Diameter58mm
Viewfinder0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; approx. 100% field of view)
LCD Screen3.5-inch OLED, Capacitive Touch Panel (Approx. 1.23 million dots)
Recording Media2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
USB Terminalmini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Video TerminalComposite: A/V terminal 3.5mm mini-jack, output only
Audio TerminalXLR 3-pin jack (2ch), MIC/LINE switch possible (input only)
Accessory ShoeCold Shoe
HDMI TerminalHDMI OUT mini connector
Microphone Terminal3.5mm stereo mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal3.5mm 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
Headphone Terminal3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Control Terminal2.5mm stereo mini jack (input only)
Operating Temperature range23° to 113°F (-5° to 45°C) 60% relative humidity (operation) / 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) 85% relative humidity (performance)
Dimensions(W x H x D) 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (Not including lens hood, grip belt, microphone holder and handle unit)
WeightApprox. 1.7 lb. / 765g (includes grip belt)
Maximum Recording Time
AVCHD Recording Mode
Memory Card 28 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps  
8GB 35 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 3 hrs. 00 min.  
16GB 1 hr.15 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 6 hrs. 05 min.  
32GB 2 hrs. 30 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 12 hrs. 15 min.  
64GB 5 hrs. 05 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 24 hrs. 30 min.  
128GB 10 hrs. 10 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 49 hrs. 00 min.  
 
MP4 Recording Mode
Memory Card 35 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps
8GB 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 4 hrs. 20 min. 5 hrs. 40 min.
16GB 1 hr. 00 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 8 hrs. 40 min. 11 hrs. 25 min.
32GB 2 hrs. 00 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 17 hrs. 20 min. 22 hrs. 55 min.
64GB 4 hrs. 00 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 34 hrs. 45 min. 45 hrs. 55 min.
128GB 8 hrs. 00 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 69 hrs. 30 min. 91 hrs. 55 min.

 
* Recording time based on internal flash memory only. Greater capacity is possible when SD memory cards are also used (2 card slots).
** 1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card. For other recording formats, a Class 2 or higher card is recommended. Also, movie recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita are recommended. No particular restrictions apply for still images.
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† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.