Specifications (XA55 / XA50)

*Values given are approximate figures.
System
Recording SystemClipsMP4
Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio format: MPEG-2 AAC-LC, 16 bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Linear PCM, 16 bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels
File format: MP4
XF-AVC
Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio format: Linear PCM, 24 bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels
File format: MXF (XF-AVC)
PhotosDCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression
Video Configuration (recording/playback)MP43840x2160: 150 Mbps / 29.97P, 23.98P
1920x1080: 35 Mbps, 17 Mbps / 59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P
1280x720: 8 Mbps / 59.94P
Color sampling: YCbCr 4:2:0, 8 bit
XF-AVC3840x2160: 160 Mbps / 29.97P, 23.98P
1920x1080: 45 Mbps / 59.94P, 59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P
Color sampling: YCbCr 4:2:0, 8 bit
Recording Media (not included)SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) card (2 slots)
Image Sensor1.0-inch single-plate CMOS sensor
Effective pixels: 8,290,000 pixels* (3840x2160)
LCD Touch Screen3.0 in., wide, color TFT LCD, 460,000 dots* , 100% coverage, capacitive touch screen operation
Viewfinder0.24 in. wide, color LCD, equivalent to 1,560,000 dots* , 100% coverage
MicrophoneStereo electret condenser microphone
Lensf=8.3 – 124.5 mm, F/2.8 – 4.5, 15x optical zoom, 9-blade iris diaphragm
35mm equivalent focal length: 28.3 - 424.6 mm* (Dynamic IS)
25.5 - 382.5 mm* (other IS modes)
Lens Configuration18 elements in 14 groups (2 aspheric elements)
Filter Diameter58 mm
FocusManual focus, autofocus (AF-boosted MF, continuous AF)
AF type: Dual Pixel CMOS AF, contrast-detection AF
Minimum focusing distance: 60 cm (2 ft.) throughout the zoom range; 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
White BalanceAutomatic white balance (AWB); 2 preset settings (daylight, tungsten lamp); color temperature setting; custom white balance (2 sets)
Minimum Illumination*0.1 lx ([ Low Light] shooting mode, shutter speed 1/2)
1.7 lx ([P Programmed AE] shooting mode, 59.94P, shutter speed 1/30, auto slow shutter [On])
Image StabilizationOptical-shift image stabilizer + digital compensation (Standard IS, Dynamic IS, Powered IS)
Size of Photos3840x2160 (3,080 KB), 1920x1080 (880 KB), 1280x720 (420 KB)
The number in parentheses indicates the approximate file size (for reference only).
Terminals
SDI OUT TerminalBNC jack, output only, 0.8 Vp-p / 75 Ω, unbalanced
3G-SDI: SMPTE 424, SMPTE 425, SMPTE ST 299-2
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292, SMPTE ST 299-1
Embedded audio, time code (VITC/LTC)
HDMI OUT TerminalHDMI mini connector, output only
USB Terminalmini-B receptacle, Hi-Speed USB, output only
MIC Terminalφ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (unbalanced), plug-in power supply available
Sensitivity: –65 dBV (auto volume, full scale –12 dB) / 1.5 kΩ or more
Microphone attenuator: 20 dB
Plug-in power supply: 2.4 V DC (bias resistance 2.2 kΩ)
INPUT Terminals (INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 on the handle unit)XLR jack (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3: cold), 2 sets (balanced)
Sensitivity:
For microphone input: –60 dBu (manual volume center, full scale –18 dB) / 600 Ω
For line input: 4 dBu (manual volume center, full scale –18 dB) / 10 kΩ
Microphone attenuator: 20 dB
(headphone) Terminalφ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (unbalanced), –17 dBV (32 Ω load, Max volume) / 50 Ω or less
REMOTE Terminalφ 2.5 mm stereo sub-mini jack, input only
Power/Others
Power Supply7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
Power Consumption*3840x2160 recording at 29.97P, using autofocus, LCD screen at normal brightness
5.2 W, 5.1 W (MP4 clips: 150 Mbps, XF-AVC clips: 160 Mbps)
Operating Temperature*0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions* [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)Camcorder body only: 109 x 91 x 214 mm (4.3 x 3.6 x 8.4 in.)
Camcorder body with lens hood: 125 x 91 x 265 mm (4.9 x 3.6 x 10.4 in.)
Camcorder body with lens hood, handle unit: 140 x 216 x 265 mm (5.5 x 8.5 x 10.4 in.)
Weight*Camcorder body (including grip belt): 970 g (2.1 lb.), 960 g (2.1 lb.)
Typical working configuration*1: 1,445 g (3.2 lb.), 1,435 g (3.2 lb.)
*1 Camcorder with grip belt, lens hood, handle unit with microphone holder, BP-820 battery pack and one SD card.
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Power Supply100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Nominal Output / Consumption8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) - 39 VA (240 V)
Operating Temperature*0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions*52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
Weight*135 g (4.8 oz.)
BP-820 Battery Pack
Battery TypeRechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System
Nominal Voltage7.4 V DC
Nominal Capacity1,780 mAh
Rated Capacity (minimum)13 Wh / 1,700 mAh
Operating Temperaturee*0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions*30.7 x 39.4 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 in.)
Weight*85 g (3.0 oz.)