Project Description
A 1/2.3-Type CMOS 4K pro camcorder. With advanced autofocus, 20x optical zoom plus 5-axis stabilisation, HDMI out and UVC, it’s a versatile workhorse.
Shoot, record, stream
Shoot high quality 4K UHD video with the compact XA60. As well as outstanding Over Sampled HD processing, advanced autofocus, a Canon 20x optical zoom lens and HD livestreaming in UVC1 via USB-C over a computer, capture footage and record or share it later in either XF-AVC or MP4 formats.
Compact professional 4K UHD camcorder
Capture stunning 4K UHD and superior Full HD images thanks to a 4K 1/2.3″ type CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor. Over Sampled HD processing delivers Full HD images from the 4K sensor.
4K 20x optical zoom lens
The Canon lens covers a 29.3mm wide angle (35mm equivalent) plus a powerful 612mm reach with Dynamic IS. A digital zoom boosts to 800x with 5-axis image stabilisation.
Fast, precise focusing with face detection
Adjustable focusing speeds and advanced Hybrid AF system give fast and precise focusing. Use the 3.5-inch LCD display to set focus by touching the AF point required. Face Detection AF and Face Tracking are available while Manual Focus is set via the focus/zoom ring.
XF-AVC and MP4 for flexible recording
Choose from XF-AVC or MP4 recording formats. Record XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps at 25P, plus Full HD 45Mbps at 50P/50i/25P. For smaller files, record MP4 4K 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps or 17Mbps at 50P/25P.
Professional inputs and outputs
Output options include simultaneous backup and relay recording via dual SD card and Infrared mode. For specialist capture, record Slow Motion in Full HD 0.5x or Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x. Colour match with other Canon cameras via the custom picture menu.
Livestream and more
Stream HD footage via UVC1 over a computer or add a date and time stamp with OSD recording. Two XLR terminals on a detachable handle plus 4-channel linear PCM bring pro audio options.
| CAMERA | |
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-type CMOS |
| Filter | RGB Primary Colour Filter |
| Total pixels | Approx. 21.14MP |
| Effective pixels | Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160) |
| Subject illumination range | Approx. 0.3 lx to 100,000 lx |
| Minimum illumination (PAL) | P (Program AE) Mode: Approx. 4.2 lx (shutter speed 1/25 sec with auto slow shutter On) Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.3 lx (shutter speed 1/2 sec.) |
| IMAGE PROCESSOR | |
| Type | DIGIC DV 6 |
| Colour Sampling | YCC 4:2:0 8bit |
| LENS | |
| Zoom ratio | 20 x optical |
| Focal length | Approx. 29.3 – 601mm Standard IS/IS Off (35mm equivalent) |
| Minimum focus distance | 1 cm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range |
| Aperture | f/1.8 – 2.8 (AV Priority and Manual Modes) |
| Aperture blades | 8 blades |
| Filter diameter | 58mm |
| Image stabilization system | Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Dynamic, Standard, Powered IS, Off |
| ND filter | Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off) |
| Zoom control | Zoom rockers on body and handle; Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available. |
| Zoom speed | Variable (body rocker only) or Constant speed (body and handle rocker; Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings in each) |
| Iris control | Touchscreen, Auto Digital zoom/Teleconverter 20x digital zoom (400x with optical zoom) and 40x digital zoom (800x with optical zoom) are available. Digital zoom not available in AUTO mode. 2x Digital Teleconverter |
| FOCUS | |
| Focus System | Hybrid AF (High Speed/Medium speed). Uses combination of TTL- video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system. Normal AF. TTL, Contrast based AF |
| Focus control | MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection (Magnify and Peaking assist functions), Focus Preset. AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face Detection and Tracking, Touch and Track, Face Only AF. (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF) |
| RECORDING | |
| Video storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (2 card slots) |
| Recording time | 150Mbps: 55 mins / 35Mbps: 240 mins / 17Mbps: 495 (64GB Card, approx.) mins |
| Recording file system | FAT32/exFAT |
| Internal recording format | XF-AVC: |
| (PAL) | 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P (160 Mbps) 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P, 50.00i, 25.00P (45 Mbps) MP4: 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P(150 Mbps) 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P, 25.00P (35, 17 Mbps) |
| External output (PAL) | HDMI output (When Shooting): UHD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 / 25.00P, 50.00P (for Slow & Fast), 50.00i (PsF mode); 1280 x 720 / 50.00P YCC 4:2:2 8-bit Full HD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 50.00P/25.00P/50i ; 1280 x720 50.00P YCC4:2:2 10-bitSDI output (When Shooting): UHD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 / 25.00P, 50.00P (for Slow & Fast), 50.00i (PsF mode); 1280 x 720 / 50.00P YCC 4:2:2 8-bit Full HD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 50.00P/25.00P/50i ; 1280 x720 50.00P YCC4:2:2 10-bit |
| Time Code | Rec Run / Free Run |
| Slow/Fast motion (PAL) | 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 1920 x 1080 / 25.00P: x0.5 |
| Pre Recording function | Yes. 3 seconds |
| Still photos | JPEG up to 3840×2160 (Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution) |
| Photo storage media | SD Card |
| SHOOTING FUNCTIONS | |
| Shooting Modes | AUTO mode M (Manual) mode P (program AE), Tv (shutter-priority AE), Av (aperture-priority AE), M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) IR mode |
| Custom Picture | C1: Normal (BT.709 Normal / BT.709) C2 to C6: USER02 to USER06 |
| Colour Matrix | Neutral: accurate colour reproduction Video: Higher contrast colour reproduction |
| Infrared shooting mode | Yes (green or white) |
| EXPOSURE | |
| Exposure metering | Center-weighted average metering AUTO, P, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Low Light and IR modes Segment evaluative metering Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight modes No metering in Fireworks mode: Exposure constant |
| Exposure compensation | Highlight AE, Normal, Exposure lock, Auto backlight compensation. |
| Exposure Lock | Yes. |
| Auto Gain Control setting | Auto / Manual |
| Auto Gain Control limit | 0 – 23dB (1dB increments) |
| SHUTTER SPEED | |
| Control modes | Auto, P, Tv, Manual |
| Shutter speed | 1/6 – 1/2000 sec (1/2 – 1/500 sec in Low Light mode) |
| Slow Shutter (SLS) | 50.00P: Auto slow shutter On: 1/25 to 1/500 sec. Auto slow shutter Off: 1/50 to 1/500 sec.25.00P: Auto slow shutter On: 1/12.5* to 1/500 sec. (*Display is 1/12) Auto slow shutter Off: 1/25 to 1/500 sec. Clear Scan No |
| WHITE BALANCE | |
| Auto | Yes |
| Preset | Daylight (Approx. 5,600K), Tungsten (Approx. 3,200K) |
| Manual setting | Colour Temperature range: 2,000-15,000K Default value for Set 1 and Set 2: 5,600K |
| Built-in IR lamp | Yes, in detachable Handle Unit. |
| Wavelength: | 850nm (near-Infrared) |
| Look settings | Standard (Adjustment: Sharpness, Contrast, Colour Depth) |
| AUDIO | |
| Recording | MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch) |
| Audio control | Manual/Auto Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input; Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18 dB); Independent audio limiters (2 ch); Input mic trimming |
| Reference tone | 1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off |
| Microphone attenuation | On/Off (20dB) |
| Microphone level meter | Yes |
| SYSTEM | MONITORING PANEL |
| Type | Capacitive LCD touch panel |
| Size | 3.5-inch (8.8 cm) on the diagonal, |
| Approx. | 2,760,000 dots (1280 x RGB x 720) |
| Waveform Monitor | No |
| Focus Assist | Peaking / Magnify |
| Peaking | Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow |
| Zebra | 70% or 100% reference level |
| Markers | Grid (white/grey), Level (white/grey), 4:3 (white/grey) |
| VIEWFINDER | |
| Size | 0.36-inch (0.92 cm on the diagonal), Approx. 1,770,000 dots (1024 x RGB x 576) |
| Correction lens | +2.0 to -5.5 dioptre |
| INPUTS/OUTPUTS | |
| Audio input | XLR 3-pin jack (x2) with 48V phantom power, Line and Mic options on detachable handle, 3.5mm microphone input jack (Supply Voltage 2.4V DC) Built-in Mic |
| Headphone output | 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
| HDMI output | HDMITM mini connector |
| USB | Type-C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) equivalent. Point-to-point class and UVC supported. |
| SDI output | XA65: 3G-SDI. XA60: No |
| Time code | No |
| Genlock | No |
| LAN | No |
| AV terminal | No |
| DC input | USB-C |
| Remote Control Terminal | 2.5mm mini jack |
| WI-FI & GPS SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| GPS Information | Location (Latitude/Longitude/Altitude), Coordinated |
| (Optional Accessory) | Universal Time (UTC), Satellite reception. (requires the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
| Tally lamp | Yes, in detachable Handle Unit |
| Colour Bars (PAL) | Yes. SMPTE, ARIB or EBU, with 1KHz Tone |
| Accessory shoe | Yes (cold shoe) |
| Assignable buttons | 5 assignable Buttons |
| Custom dial | Iris/Shutter/Gain, AGC Limit, Exposure Compensation, Off |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Supplied | Lens hood with barrier, Mic holder unit, Handle Unit HDU-1, Battery Pack BP-820, USB Power Adapter PD-E1, AC Cable |
| Optional (Includes items not currently on sale) | Canon Battery Pack BP-820/BP- 828, Canon Battery Charger CG-800E/CG-800, Canon HDMI cable HTC-100/HTC-100S, Canon Tele Converter TL-H58, Canon Wide Attachment WA-H58 Canon Shoulder Strap SS-600/SS-650 Wrist Strap WS-20, Canon PROTECT Filter 58mm, Canon ND4-L Filter 58mm, Canon ND8-L Filter 58mm, Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2, Canon Remote Controller RC-V100, Canon Battery Video Light VL-10Li/VL-10LiII, Canon Battery Pack BP-900 series (for VL-10Li/VL-10LiII), Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-910/920/930 (for charging BP-900 series), Canon Interface Cable IFC-300PCU/S / IFC-400PCU |
| BATTERY | |
| Battery Pack | Canon Battery Pack BP-820 (supplied), BP-828 (optional) |
| Power Consumption (recording) | UHD: MP4, 150Mbps 25.00P : Approx. 4.5W XF-AVC,160Mbps 25.00P : Approx. 4.5W Full HD: MP4, 35Mbps 50.00P : Approx. 4.6W XF-AVC, 45Mbps 50.00P : Approx. 4.6W Continuous Recording Time UHD MP4: 150Mbps/25.00p: Max. 165 mins (BP-820), typical 95 mins / Max. 240 Mins, typical 140 mins (Optional BP-828) XF-AVC: 160Mbps/25.00P: Max. 160 mins (BP-820), typical 95 mins. Max. 230 mins, typical 145 mins (Optional BP-828) |
| SIZE AND WEIGHT | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 109 x 84 x 182 mm (main body only) Approx. 131 x 180 x 231 mm (Including lens hood, BP-820, mic holder unit, and handle unit) |
| Weight (camera only) | XA60: Approx. 740g, |
| Weight (fully equipped) | XA60: Approx. 1135g, |
| Operating temperature range | 0ºC to +40ºC, 85% relative humidity |
| Disclaimers | All specifications are subject to change without notice Specification given for PAL Version |
