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What is the canon XA20?

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Chloe Ramirez

Updated on March 18, 2026

What is the canon XA20?

The XA20 is a compact, “run-and-gun” HD camcorder with an impressive optical performance from a powerful new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens with a new 8-Blade Circular Aperture, capable of focusing down to just 23.6 inches (60cm).

What is the xa-200 series?

The XA-200 series armoured 6×6 wheeled vehicle is an updated production version of the XA series, of which over 700 vehicles have been produced. The series is manufactured by Patria Vehicles of Hameenlinna, Finland, formerly Sisu Vehicles.

What is dynamic mode on the XA20?

Featured on the XA20 and new to Canon Professional Camcorders is Dynamic Mode, which provides electronic correction of roll and tilt.

What is infrared mode on the Sony XA20 professional camcorder?

The XA20 Professional Camcorder features an Infrared Mode allowing the capture of video in conditions with little to no ambient light. It does so by removing the infrared cutoff filter from the optical path. Its specially designed lens coating allows the infrared light to pass through to the image sensor.

Where can I purchase accessories for my XA20?

Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you XA20 that you can purchase direct. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout. Visit the Canon Online Store

What kind of lens does canon 20x have?

Newly designed Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens (35mm equivalent: 26.8mm–576mm) with 8-Blade Circular Aperture and Manual Focus Ring. 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) for high-quality capture of moving subjects; Slow- and Fast-Motion recording; plus Native 24p Recording.

What is the DIGIC DV 4 image processor on the XA20?

The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor featured on the XA20 is a high-speed engine that works in concert with the HD CMOS Image Sensor to provide images with low noise and great depth. It also powers the new Dynamic Mode of the image stabilization system, which is an electronic correction of rotational distortion added to Canon’s proven optical system.