XA40, 4K UHD, 1/2.3" CMOS, 21.14 MP, 3840x2160, f/1.8 - 2.8, DIGIC DV 6, SD/SDHC/SDXC, MP4, 3.5mm, XLR, mini HDMI, Mini USB B, 109x84x182 mm, 730 g
Ultra-compact, professional palm-sized 4K XA-series camcorder with a 20x optical zoom lens
Compact and efficient – XA 4K camcorder with UHD resolution and high magnification
The XA40 features a 1/2.3 - type CMOS Sensor along with DIGIC DV6 image processor. With Over Sampling HD processing this results in improved Full HD image quality. The XA40 features a lens with 20x optical zoom with 29.3mm wide angle.
Ultra-compact professional 4K UHD camcorder
The combination of a 4K 1/2.3 - type CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor delivers high quality 4K UHD images, and superior Full HD images thanks to Over Sampling HD processing. Recordings in MP4 UHD 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps/17Mbps at 50P/25P are supported.
4K 20x optical zoom lens with wide angle
Capture the images you need with 20x Optical zoom with wide angle starting from 29.3mm. Consistency of imaging is ensured by a powerful 5-axis image stabilisation, whilst 3D realtime lens group structure support wide-angle zoom operation.
Infrared recording capability
The XA40 includes an Infrared Mode, allowing users to capture video in conditions with little to no ambient light. There is the option of recording in white or green mode.
Slow and Fast Motion recording
Work the way your project demands with continuous recording available in Slow and Fast motion modes in both UHD and Full HD, with a maximum speed of 1200x.
Lightweight and compact with professional features
The XA40 weighs less than 1.2kg with a 3.0-inch LCD touch screen provides intuitive control. The highly portable camcorder also support linear PCM 4-channel audio, with built-in stereo mic and two XLR terminals. Additionally, two SD memory card slots are provided for simultaneous or relay recording.
| Image sensor |
|---|
| Total megapixels |
21.14 MP |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Optical sensor size |
25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3") |
| Effective megapixels (movie) |
8.29 MP |
| Lens system |
|---|
| Optical zoom |
20x |
| Image stabilizer |
Yes |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) |
29.3 - 601 mm |
| Filter size |
58 mm |
| Image stabilizer type |
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Minimum aperture number |
2.8 |
| Maximum aperture number |
1.8 |
| Storage |
|---|
| Camcorder media type |
Memory card |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Disc types supported |
No |
| Camcorder tape type |
No |
| Memory slots |
2 |
| Focusing |
|---|
| Focus adjustment |
Auto/Manual |
| Closest focusing distance |
0.01 m |
| Face detection |
Yes |
| White balance |
|---|
| White balance |
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten |
| Flash |
|---|
| Shoe mounting point type |
Cold shoe |
| Shoe mounting point |
Yes |
| Shutter |
|---|
| Camera shutter speed |
1/6 - 1/2000, 1/2 - 1/500 s |
| Display |
|---|
| Display diagonal |
7.62 cm (3") |
| Built-in display |
Yes |
| Flip-out screen |
Yes |
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
| Viewfinder |
|---|
| Viewfinder screen size |
0.24" |
| Camera |
|---|
| Camcorder type |
Handheld camcorder |
| Minimum illumination |
4.2 lx |
| Image processor |
DIGIC DV 6 |
| 3D |
No |
| Remotely operated |
Yes |
| Design |
|---|
| Product colour |
Black |
| Video |
|---|
| HD type |
4K Ultra HD |
| Maximum video resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Video resolutions |
1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Video formats supported |
MP4 |
| Bitrate at maximum video resolution |
150 Mbit/s |
| Audio |
|---|
| Built-in microphone |
No |
| Microphone connectivity |
3.5 mm |
| Audio formats supported |
AAC |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| PictBridge |
No |
| HDMI |
Yes |
| S-Video out |
No |
| Mini HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| USB connectivity |
Yes |
| Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| Headphone connectivity |
3.5 mm |
| XLR in |
Yes |
| Microphone in |
Yes |
| Network |
|---|
| Bluetooth |
No |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
No |
| Battery |
|---|
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Video recording time |
2.9 h |
| Battery capacity |
1780 mAh |
| Battery type |
BP-820 |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Number of diaphragm blades |
8 |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
-5 - 45 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
0 - 85% |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
109 mm |
| Depth |
84 mm |
| Height |
182 mm |
| Weight |
730 g |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Number of batteries included |
1 pc(s) |
| Cables included |
AC |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Lens hood |
Yes |
| Other features |
|---|
| Lens cap included |
Yes |
