Canon XA65 4K Camcorder

Key Features

1/2.3" CMOS Sensor, DIG!C DV 6 Processor
Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording
Mini-HDMI and 3G-SDI Outputs
Integrated 20x Optical Zoom Lens
USB Type-C Output with UVC Support
Infrared, Optical Image Stabilization
3.5" Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable OLED EVF
Record 4K in XF-AVC and MP4 Formats
Dual SD Relay and Simultaneous Recording
Dual XLR and Mic/Line Audio Input

The Canon XA65 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera that features many similarities to its XA45 predecessor, including UHD 4K capture, a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one each mini-HDMI and BNC 3G-SDI output, making it suitable for the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions. This streamlined model features a larger 3.5mm LCD capacitive touchscreen display, a higher resolution tiltable 0.36" OLED EVF, XF-AVC and MP4 recording formats, OSD metadata recording, and fast USB Type-C video-only output with UVC support for livestreaming to a computer.

Sensor Resolution	Effective: 21 Megapixel
Image Sensor	1/2.3"-Type CMOS
Image Stabilization	Optical in Integrated Lens Digital
Internal Recording Modes	H.264/MP4/XF-AVC 4:2:2 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps [17 to 35 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [8 Mb/s]
Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Video I/O	1 x Mini-HDMI 2.0 Output 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
Mobile App Compatible	No *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Battery Type	Canon BP-8 Series

Imaging

Sensor Resolution	Effective: 21 Megapixel
Image Sensor	1/2.3"-Type CMOS
Image Stabilization	Optical in Integrated Lens Digital
Built-In ND Filter	Mechanical Filter Wheel with 1-Stop (1/2), 2-Stop (1/4), 3-Stop (1/8) ND Filters
Capture Type	Video Only

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Electronic Global Shutter
Shutter Speed	1/2000 to 1 Second
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	2000 to 15,000K

Focal Length	3.6 to 73.4mm (35mm Equivalent: 29.3 to 627mm)
Optical Zoom Ratio	20x
Maximum Aperture	f/1.8 to 2.8
Optical Design	12 Elements in 10 Groups
Minimum Focus Distance	Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm Entire Zoom Range: 23.6" / 60.0 cm
Filter Size	58 mm
Control Rings	Focus Zoom
Focus Control	Autofocus Manual Focus

Video Capture

Internal Recording Modes	H.264/MP4/XF-AVC 4:2:2 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps [17 to 35 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [8 Mb/s]
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support	Yes
Broadcast Output	NTSC
Built-In Microphone Type	Stereo
Audio Recording	MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio MP4: 4-Channel 16-Bit LPCM Audio
IP Streaming	None

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Video I/O	1 x Mini-HDMI 2.0 Output 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
Audio I/O	2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C
Wireless	None
Mobile App Compatible	No *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	None

Monitor

Display Size	3.5"
Resolution	2,760,000 Dot
Display Type	Articulating Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

Type	Built-In Electronic (LCD)
Size	0.36"
Resolution	1,770,000 Dot

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Automatic, Manual Focus

Environmental

Operating Temperature	32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended)
Storage Temperature	23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
Operating Humidity	85%
Storage Humidity	60%

General

Battery Type	Canon BP-8 Series
Power Consumption	≤4.8 W
Shoe Mount	1 x Cold Shoe on Included Handle
Tripod Mounting Thread	1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mounting Thread	None
Dimensions (W x H x D)	7.2 x 4.3 x 3.3" / 18.3 x 10.9 x 8.4 cm (Without Protrusions)
Weight	1.7 lb / 750 g (Body Only) 2.5 lb / 1140 g (With Battery, Handle, Recording Media)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	4.815 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.7 x 10.9 x 8.6"