The Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI output which fits right into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions.
The XA40's optics include an integrated 20x HD optical zoom and an eight-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights. The camera's pro-style features include Hybrid, Normal, Face Only, Manual Focus, Instant, and Canon's Medium autofocus; fast- and slow-motion recording, full manual control, optical and electronic image stabilization, a 3" touchscreen LCD, user-assignable buttons, infrared mode, and a DIG!C DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise. The XA40 also has display monitoring features such as zebra, color bars, and test tone.
The camera records UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 captured to dual SD card slots, and outputs to a mini-HDMI port. The dual SD card slots allow for automatic switching from one card to another, as well as simultaneous recording to both. The camera can output up to 1920 x 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 video at 59.94 fps via its mini-HDMI output. On the audio side, the XA40 features up to four channels of LPCM audio with manual/automatic recording levels, two XLR inputs with phantom power, and a 3.5mm stereo mini input. It features a built-in stereo microphone as well as a headphone jack.
Imaging
Image Sensor | 1-Chip 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor |
Sensor Resolution | 5352 x 3950 (21.14 MP) |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (8.29 MP) |
Gain | 0 to 24 dB (Native) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 3 dB |
Minimum Illumination | 5 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed 0.3 Lux at 1/2 Shutter Speed |
White Balance Range | 2000 to 15,000K |
Lens
Focal Length | 3.6 to 73.4mm |
35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 29.3 to 601mm |
Optical Zoom Ratio | 20x |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 to 2.8 |
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 Microphone Type | Stereo |
Recording Media | 2 x SD UHS-I Card Slots |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Recording
Recording Modes | H.264/MP4: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/29.97/30 fps (150 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps (17 to 35 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 59.94/60 fps (8 Mb/s) |
Audio Recording | MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio MP4: 4-Channel 16-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 1 x 2.5 mm |
Display
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen 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 | 7.2 x 4.3 x 3.3" / 18.29 x 10.92 x 8.38 cm (without Protrusions) 9.1 x 4.5 x 3.3" / 23.11 x 11.43 x 8.38 cm (with Protrusions) |
Weight | 1.6 lb / 725.74 g |
Warranty Length | Limited 1-Year Warranty |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 4.65 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11 x 10.5 x 8.5" |