The Canon XA55 is a compact, 4K-capable, prosumer camcorder and a step up from the popular XA45. Key features include:
1-inch 13.4MP 4K UHD CMOS sensor
25.5 to 382.5mm f/2.8-4.5 15x optical zoom lens
Records up to 150 Mbps UHD 4K/30p & 35 Mbps 1080/60p
SDI and mini HDMI outputs for external monitoring
No. We strongly recommend using a dedicated card reader to transfer footage. If you don’t have an SD card reader, a good option would be the Lexar USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader.
No. Canon does not include A/V cables or a remote control with this camera, so they are not available from us.
Accessory Shoe | 1x Cold Shoe Mount |
Audio Connectors | 2x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input |
Audio Recording | MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio |
Brand | Canon |
Built-in ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters |
Camera Type | Camcorder |
Depth | 8.4" |
Effective Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (8.29 MP) |
Filter Size | 58mm |
Focal Length | 8.3 to 124.5mm; 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25.5 to 382.5mm |
Focusing | Autofocus, Manual Focus |
Height | 3.6" |
Image Sensor | 1-Chip 1" CMOS Sensor |
Image Stabilization | Optical, Digital |
Item Type | Camera |
LCD | Yes |
LCD Resolution | 460,000 Dots |
LCD Size | 3" |
Max Aperture | f/2.8 to 4.5 |
Memory Card Slot | 2x SD UHS-I Card Slots |
Microphone | Built-In: Stereo |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm |
Minimum Illumination | 1.7 lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed |
Mount | Fixed Lens |
Other I/O | 1x USB Mini-B Output |
Sensor Resolution | 4268 × 3148 (13.4 MP) |
Shutter Speed | 1/1 to 1/2000 sec |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Tripod Mount | 1/4"-20 Female |
Video Connectors | 1x Mini-HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output |
Video Format | NTSC |
Video Recording Modes | H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit: |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,560,000 Dots |
Viewfinder Size | .24" |
Viewfinder Type | LCD |
Weight | 2.1 lbs. |
White Balance | 2000 to 15,000K |
Width | 4.3" |
Zoom | 15x |
Accessory Shoe | 1x Cold Shoe Mount |
Audio Connectors | 2x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input |
Audio Recording | MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio |
Brand | Canon |
Built-in ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters |
Camera Type | Camcorder |
Depth | 8.4" |
Effective Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (8.29 MP) |
Filter Size | 58mm |
Focal Length | 8.3 to 124.5mm; 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25.5 to 382.5mm |
Focusing | Autofocus, Manual Focus |
Height | 3.6" |
Image Sensor | 1-Chip 1" CMOS Sensor |
Image Stabilization | Optical, Digital |
Item Type | Camera |
LCD | Yes |
LCD Resolution | 460,000 Dots |
LCD Size | 3" |
Max Aperture | f/2.8 to 4.5 |
Memory Card Slot | 2x SD UHS-I Card Slots |
Microphone | Built-In: Stereo |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm |
Minimum Illumination | 1.7 lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed |
Mount | Fixed Lens |
Other I/O | 1x USB Mini-B Output |
Sensor Resolution | 4268 × 3148 (13.4 MP) |
Shutter Speed | 1/1 to 1/2000 sec |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Tripod Mount | 1/4"-20 Female |
Video Connectors | 1x Mini-HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output |
Video Format | NTSC |
Video Recording Modes | H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit: |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,560,000 Dots |
Viewfinder Size | .24" |
Viewfinder Type | LCD |
Weight | 2.1 lbs. |
White Balance | 2000 to 15,000K |
Width | 4.3" |
Zoom | 15x |