The Canon XA65 is a professional-grade, compact camcorder designed for high-quality 4K UHD video production. Combining a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor with Canon’s DIGIC DV 6 image processor, it delivers oversampled HD and UHD 4K video with exceptional clarity, color fidelity, and smooth motion handling.
Key Features
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High-Quality 4K UHD Video: Records up to 4K30 in XF-AVC or MP4 formats.
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20x Optical Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization: Captures distant subjects clearly and smoothly.
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Advanced Autofocus & DIGIC DV 6 Processor: Provides fast, precise focus and image processing for professional results.
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Flexible Outputs: Mini-HDMI, 3G-SDI, and USB Type-C with UVC support for livestreaming or recording.
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Dual SD Card Slots: Supports relay and simultaneous recording for redundancy and extended capture.
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Audio Flexibility: Dual XLR and Mic/Line audio inputs for professional-grade sound capture.
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User-Friendly Interface: 3.5" tiltable touchscreen LCD and OLED EVF for intuitive monitoring and control.
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Infrared Recording Support: Capture low-light or night-time scenes with ease.
Ideal For
The Canon XA65 is perfect for documentary filmmakers, event videographers, live streaming, corporate video production, and broadcast professionals, providing reliable, high-quality results in a compact and versatile form factor.
Image Sensor
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Type: 1/2.3-inch 4K UHD CMOS
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Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Lens & Zoom
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Optical Zoom: 20x
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35mm Equivalent Focal Length:
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4K UHD: 29.3 – 601 mm
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Full HD: 30.5 – 627 mm
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Aperture: 8-bladed diaphragm
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Image Stabilizer: Optical + electronic correction
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Infrared (IR) support: Yes
Viewfinders & Monitor
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LCD: 3.5-inch, 2.76M dots, capacitive touch
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EVF: 0.36-inch OLED, 1.77M dots, tiltable
Recording & Media
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Formats: MXF (XF-AVC), MP4
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Audio: LPCM 4ch (not available during 720p)
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Features: Double recording, OSD recording, slow & fast motion recording
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Cinema-look filters: No
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Built-in memory: No
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Memory cards: SD card × 2 slots
Professional Terminals
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3G-SDI: Yes
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GENLOCK / Timecode: No
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XLR Input 1/2: Yes
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Other: HDMI, headphones, USB-C, DC IN (USB-C), remote, MIC terminal (plug-in power)
Accessories & Build
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Handle unit: Detachable, cold shoe, XLR terminal, built-in IR light, mic holder, zoom lever, trigger, tally lamp
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Lens hood with barrier: Yes
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Wi-Fi / GPS: No (accessories supported)
Physical Specs
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Dimensions: 4.3 × 3.3 × 7.2 in (109 × 84 × 182 mm)
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Weight:
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Body only: 1.65 lbs (750 g)
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With lens hood, mic holder, handle, BP-820, memory card: 2.51 lbs (1,140 g)
This is a compact, professional 4K camcorder optimized for handheld or tripod use, with good zoom range, optical stabilization, and XLR audio inputs, making it suitable for run-and-gun shooting, event coverage, or small studio productions.
